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District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-218.43. Bid and proposal preferences.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

(a) In evaluating bids or proposals, agencies shall award preferences as follows:

(1) In the case of proposals, points shall be granted as follows:

(A) Three points for a small business enterprise;

(B) Five points for a resident-owned business;

(C) Five points for a longtime resident business;

(D) Two points for a local business enterprise;

(E) Two points for a local business enterprise with its principal office located in an enterprise zone;

(F) Two points for a disadvantaged business enterprise;

(G) Two points for a veteran-owned business enterprise;

(H) Two points for a local manufacturing business enterprise; and

(I) Five points for an equity impact enterprise.

(2) In the case of bids, a percentage reduction in price shall be granted as follows:

(A) Three percent for a small business enterprise;

(B) Five percent for a resident-owned business;

(C) Ten percent for a longtime resident business;

(D) Two percent for a local business enterprise;

(E) Two percent for a local business enterprise with its principal office located in an enterprise zone;

(F) Two percent for a disadvantaged business enterprise;

(G) Two percent for a veteran-owned business enterprise;

(H) Two percent for a local manufacturing business enterprise; and

(I) Ten percent for an equity impact enterprise.

(b) A certified business enterprise shall be entitled to any or all of the preferences provided in this section, but in no case shall a certified business enterprise be entitled to a preference of more than 12 points or a reduction in price of more than 12 percent.

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