3701.1 In the implementation of this chapter, the Superintendent shall be authorized to enter into agreements and understandings with the Mayor and officials of the Executive Branch to facilitate and strengthen the school system's procurement authority.

3701.2 The specific procedures to be utilized by the school system to implement this chapter shall be issued by the Superintendent and be available to all contractors and specific bidders and contractors as a matter of public information.

3701.3 The specific procedures promulgated by the Superintendent shall address, but need not be limited to, the following:

1. (a) Competitive sealed bidding;
2. (b) Competitive negotiations;
3. (c) Non-competitive negotiations;
4. (d) Information to bidders;
5. (e) Solicitation and submission of bids;
6. (f) Awarding of contracts;
7. (g) Contract review and approval process;
8. (h) Challenges to awards;
9. (i) Contract negotiations;
10. (j) Contract terminations;
11. (k) Small purchases;
12. (l) Quantum meruit payments;
13. (m) Suspension and debarment of prospective bidders;
14. (n) Confidentiality of data and trade secrets information;
15. (o) Conflicts of interest;
16. (p) Auditing of contractors' books;
17. (q) LSDBE awards; and
18. (r) Foreign purchases.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 30 DCR 3771, 3772 (July 29, 1983); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 50 DCR 1903 (February 28, 2003).