5037.1 The procurements that are exempt from competition cited in Section 413 of the PPRA (D.C. Official Code § 2-354.13) are not subject to the requirements of §§ 5034 and 5035.

5037.2 The exemption from competition when procuring legal services or negotiation services in connection with proceedings before administrative agencies or state or federal courts, including experts, attorneys, and mediators, cited in Section 413(3) of the PPRA, includes services in connection with present or anticipated proceedings or services procured to provide advice or to prevent litigation.

5037.3 The exemption from competition when procuring entertainers, cited in Section 413(6) of the PPRA, includes entertainers and speakers.

5037.4 The exemption from competition when procuring job-related seminars and training for District employees, cited in Section 413(7) of the PPRA, applies to job-related seminars and training that are intended to enhance District employees' knowledge, skill and ability to perform the duties of their position.

5037.5 The exemption from competition when procuring goods or services provided by another public entity, agency, or authority, cited in Section 413(10) of the PPRA, includes goods and services provided by another governmental entity, public entity, agency, or authority, or an organization consisting of such entities, agencies, or authorities.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 65 DCR 4406 (April 20, 2018).