Bill Would Make Contract Process More Transparent

dcogcadmin | January 6, 2010

Councilmember Mary Cheh introduced legislation yesterday that would impose a number of new requirements on the District’s procurement office.  As reported in the Washington Business Journal, the bill would require all contracts for over $100,000 to undergo review for their environmental impact, would require the posting of sole-source contracts on the office’s website at least two weeks before they are awarded, and would require posting emergency contracts within at least one week of approval.  The legislation also would establish an ombudsman position to oversee contracts and a website where all contracting opportunities would be posted.  Washington Business Journal (s

Councilmember Mary Cheh introduced legislation yesterday that would impose a number of new requirements on the District’s procurement office.  As reported in the Washington Business Journal, the bill would require all contracts for over $100,000 to undergo review for their environmental impact, would require the posting of sole-source contracts on the office’s website at least two weeks before they are awarded, and would require posting emergency contracts within at least one week of approval.  The legislation also would establish an ombudsman position to oversee contracts and a website where all contracting opportunities would be posted.  Washington Business Journal (subscription required)