D.C. Code § 2-354.07: Small purchase procurements.

(a)

The CPO may establish a streamlined process for entering into contracts for goods and services not exceeding $100,000. The process shall set forth:

(1)

Requirements for basic competition, including solicitation of contracts or orders from multiple vendors;

(2)

A noncompetitive process for entering into contracts under a dollar threshold established by the CPO not to exceed $10,000; and

(3)

Requirements that purchases be made transparent.

(a-1)

The Tax Revision Commission may establish a streamlined noncompetitive process for entering into contracts for goods and services not exceeding $40,000.

(b)

Procurement requirements shall not be parceled, split, divided, or purchased over a period of time to avoid the $100,000 limitation of subsection (a) of this section or the $40,000 limitation of subsection (a-1) of this section.

(c)

The CPO shall implement standards to monitor small purchase procedures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and policies.