D.C. Code § 34-1311.03: Procurements.

Section 2-356.04 shall apply to procurements for architectural and engineering services, as that term is defined in § 2-351.04(3), to carry out the purposes of this chapter, however, the District may:

(a)

(1)

Set aside contracts for such services for certified business enterprises and certified joint ventures in which a certified business enterprise holds a majority interest; or

(2)

Award preferences to certified business enterprises as provided in § 2-218.43 as part of the evaluation of statements of qualifications submitted in response to a request for qualifications.