District of Columbia Code Division I. Government of District. § 2-356.06. Use of project labor agreements for construction projects.

(1) Use of a project labor agreement will advance the District's interest in producing labor-management stability, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations governing safety and health, equal employment opportunity, labor and employment standards, and other matters;

(2) The project will require multiple construction contractors or subcontractors employing workers in multiple crafts or trades; and

(3) The total construction costs, not including planning or ongoing operations and maintenance, of the contract to the District is anticipated to be $75 million or more.

(1) Bind all contractors and subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

(2) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(3) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;

(4) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and

(5) Include any additional requirements that the CPO considers necessary to promote the District's interest.

(1) A project does not meet the criteria set forth in subsection (a) of this section; or

(2) A project labor agreement would be contrary to the interests of the District.