D.C. Code § 2-218.43: Bid and proposal preferences.

(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.