3003

SOURCES OF SUPPLES AND SERVICES

3003.1

The University shall satisfy requirements for supplies, services and construction in accordance with these Rules from the source or sources which provide the best value to the University, including but not limited to the following sources:

1. (a) Group Purchasing Organizations;
2. (b) U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedules;
3. (c) Existing District of Columbia or Federal contracts;
4. (d) District of Columbia supply schedules;
5. (e) Federal Prison Industries (UNICOR);
6. (f) D.C. Department of Corrections, Industries Division, or other District of Columbia agencies;
7. (g) Intergovernmental Agreements;
8. (h) Cooperative Agreements; or
9. (i) Full and Open Competition.

3003.2

The University shall be exempt from obtaining the of approval of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for the procurement of technology items, as provided in D.C. Official Code § 1-1403 (2001 ed.).

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 2630 (Mar. 2010).