District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-273.04. Unsolicited proposals.

(1) Addresses a need identified in a District or regional planning document;

(2) Is independently developed and drafted by the proposer without District supervision;

(3) Shows that the proposed project could benefit the District;

(4) Includes a financing plan to allow the project to move forward pursuant to all applicable District budget and finance requirements; and

(5) Includes sufficient detail and information for the Office to evaluate the proposal in an objective and timely manner and permit a determination that the project would be worthwhile.

(1) If the preliminary evaluation is unfavorable, return the proposal without further action; or

(2) If the preliminary evaluation is favorable, notify the proposer that the Office will comprehensively evaluate the proposal and publish notice of the favorable evaluation of the unsolicited proposal, including a link to where a copy of the proposal may be publicly accessed on the Internet, in the District of Columbia Register for a period of not less than 30 days during which time other potential proposers may submit an alternative proposal.

(1) The proposal has received a favorable comprehensive evaluation;

(2) The proposal is not duplicative of existing infrastructure project or services;

(3) The proposal does not closely resemble a pending competitive proposal for a public-private partnership or other procurement;

(4) The proposal demonstrates a unique method, approach, or concept;

(5) The Office can demonstrate facts and circumstances that preclude additional competition;

(6) The Chief Financial Officer certifies:

(7) The Attorney General certifies:

(8) The Office provides notification to the public of its intent to commence negotiations with a proposer.