5042.1 The Contracting Officer has overall responsibility for the contract's administration. Among other things, this requires the Contracting Officer:

1. (a) To monitor whether goods or services are delivered or completed on schedule and conform to contract requirements;
2. (b) To ensure that any contractually required inspection or acceptance procedures are followed;
3. (c) To monitor the contractor's compliance with any subcontracting requirements contained in the contract; and
4. (d) To identify and attempt to resolve issues or problems that arises during contract performance.

5042.2 The Contracting Officer has the authority to take the following actions:

1. (a) Authorize contract payments after delivery and acceptance;
2. (b) Exercise contract options;
3. (c) Terminate the contract; and
4. (d) Modify the contract.

5042.3 Prior to terminating a contract, the Contracting Officer shall first obtain the approval of the CCO.

5042.4 No representative of the OAG, including a Contracting Officer, shall:

1. (a) Act in a manner that misleads a contractor regarding the limits of his or her authority; or
2. (b) Direct or encourage a contractor to perform work that has not been properly authorized.

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