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This is Amendment No. 1 to solicitation DCKA-2026-B-0040 issued by the District of Columbia Department of Transportation (DDOT) Office of Contracting and Procurement for pavement marking supplies to support preventive maintenance and rehabilitation activities on National Highway System roadway segments throughout the District. The amendment extends the pre-bid conference from September 7, 2026, to September 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST via Webex. The conference is mandatory for prospective bidders seeking clarification on project requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via the District Transportation Access Portal (DTAP) or Ariba E-Sourcing system no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST. Prospective bidders must submit written questions regarding the solicitation to the Contracting Officer Louis Brown and Contract Specialist Kareem Worthey no later than September 11, 2026. The District intends to award the contract within 90 calendar days of bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The solicitation establishes a fixed unit price Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a not-to-exceed amount of $999,999.99. Bidders must bid on all CLINs (Contract Line Item Numbers) to be considered for award; failure to do so will render the bid non-responsive and disqualify the submission. All bids and signed amendments must be received electronically, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the bid form. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to cancel any contract award prior to execution of a formal written contract. Prospective contractors must demonstrate responsibility by providing evidence of adequate financial resources, satisfactory performance and integrity records, compliance with District licensing and tax laws, and absence of outstanding delinquent debt with the District or federal government exceeding $1,000 or 1 percent of the contract value.
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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
DCKA-2026-B-0040 1 13
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
Amendment No. 1 See Box 16C Pavement Marking Supplies
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6) District Department of Transportation Office of Contracting and Procurement 250 M Street SE – Suite 700 Washington, DC 20003
Operations Administration District Department of Transportation 250 M Street SE, Suite 700 Washington, DC 20003
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)
TO ALL PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
DCKA-2026-B-0040
X 9B. Dated (See Item 11) September 3, 2026 10A. Modification of Contractor/Order No.
Code Facility 10B. Dated (See Item 13)
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning one (1) copy of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2(b) The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of:
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of 27 DCMR 3601.2 Change Clause, 27 DCMR 2005.6(d) as amended D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) Paragraph 15, Changes, Standard Contract Provisions
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return one (1) copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Solicitation No.: DCKA-2026-B-0040 is hereby amended as follows:
1. The pre-bid conference is hereby extended from September 7, 2026, to September 9, 2026. The time will remain the same, 2PM EST via Webex.
Join by Video Join by Phone
Meeting link:
https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m8a731ce91a6c503a0d9fa48adc592fe9
Meeting number: 2310 575 9165
Password: QRixJWcD793
+1-202-860- 2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)
1-650-479- 3208 Call-in number (US/Canada)
Access code:
2310 575
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Louis Brown Contracting Officer https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m8a731ce91a6c503a0d9fa48adc592fe9
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed
2. The District is hereby removing the original language under Section B.2, Indefinite Delivery– Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract, and replacing it with updated language. The original clause referenced a fixed unit price IDIQ contract with a not‑to‑exceed (NTE) amount that was not specified.
The revised clause now establishes a defined NTE amount of $999,999.99. This change does not alter the nature of the IDIQ contract but provides a clear monetary ceiling to ensure consistent budgeting, contract administration, and vendor expectations.
“B.2 INDEFINITE DELIVERY-INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT
In accordance with 27 DCMR Chapter 2416 the contract (“the Contract”) awarded under this Solicitation shall be a fixed unit prices, with a not-to-exceed amount of $999,999.99 (NTE) indefinite-delivery indefinite quantity”
3. The District hereby removes the original Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders from the Solicitation in its entirety and replaces it with the following revised Section L. Vendors shall disregard all previous versions of Section L and refer solely to the updated Section L text included in this amendment.
SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS
L.1 METHOD OF AWARD
A. The District reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids resulting from the Solicitation and to waive any minor informality or irregularity in bids received whenever it is determined that such action is in the best interest of the District.
B. The District intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsive and responsible bidder who has the lowest bid.
C. The District reserves the right, without liability to the District, to cancel the award of any contract at any time prior to approval of a formal written contract signed by the Contractor and Contracting Officer.
L.2 BID DOCUMENTS
This clause supplements and modifies Standard Specification Section 102.01, Article 2, “Bid Documents” as follows:
The Bid Documents include the Solicitation (including all documents referenced therein and all documents attached thereto) and amendments. The Bid Documents are available on the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) DTAP website.
L.3 RESERVED
L.4 PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF BIDS
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013, Section 102.01, Article 4, Preparation of Bids.”
Bidders must exercise special care in the preparation of bids. Bidders must make their own estimates of the facilities and difficulties to be anticipated upon execution of the Contract, including local conditions, uncertainty of weather and all other contingencies. All designations and prices shall be fully and clearly set forth in the bid submission. All corrections on the bid documents must be initialed by the person signing the form. Bidders shall complete, sign and submit all Representations, Certifications and Acknowledgments included in Section K; failure to do so may result in a bid rejection.
09/03/2026
A. Paragraph A applies if this procurement is being conducted electronically using the District’s Ariba E-Sourcing system.
Bids must be submitted via the Ariba E-Sourcing system before the closing date and time. Paper, telephonic, telegraphic, and facsimile bids may not be accepted. If the procurement is not being conducted via the Ariba E-Sourcing system, this subparagraph A does not apply.
1. All attachments shall be submitted as a .pdf file. The District will not be responsible for corruption of any file submitted. If the file submitted cannot be viewed and printed as submitted, it will not be considered.
A. Paragraph B applies if this procurement is NOT being conducted via the Ariba E-Sourcing system.
1. To submit response to solicitation, follow the link
District Transportation Access Portal (DTAP). After accessing DTAP, Contractor/Vendor must register and create a Business User profile to use DTAP. Follow the steps below to use DTAP interface:
For technical questions regarding DTAP, please email dtapsupport@dc.gov.
B. Step by Step Instructions on how to use DTAP
1. Find the List of Solicitations
a. Log in to DTAP and locate the menu dropdown button on the left side of the page.
b. On the dropdown menu click on the “Submittals” tab
Search for a Solicitation https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov/
b. Click on the “List of Solicitations” button.
b. On the next page scroll through the list of solicitations to find the solicitation you are looking for or search by the solicitation number (for example, “DCKA-2021-D-0032). Click on the “Upload” link to the left of the solicitation. Please note the start and end dates of the solicitation period.
2. Upload a Document
Upload questions and requested by the solicitation document(s) to the following page by
a. Clicking “+Add New Document” followed by
b. Selecting a “dropdown menu” to identify document(s) you are submitting (for example:
Pricing Schedule .pdf, Bid Package Section K, Response to RFP, Response to RFQ etc.).
c. “Select file” button or “drag and drop” to the box on the page.
d. Click “Submit”
Drop Box Response Submittal:
a. In addition to DTAP submission, Contractors shall also submit bids using a secure electronic drop box, Microsoft Office 365 OneDrive, or other electronic media as instructed in this solicitation. Provide access to bid document files to the Contracting Officer louis.brown@dc.gov.
mailto:mohammad.siddiqi@dc.gov
C. Bid Form (Electronic Price Schedule) This paragraph applies if this procurement is not being conducted via the Ariba E-Sourcing System.
Below paragraphs provide instructions for DDOT DTOP System. Use following https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov link and follow instructions below:
1. Bidder must download both the AASHTOWare Project BidTM Electronic Bidding System (“Project Bids v2.0.10 software”) and the Electronic Price Schedule Form. Bidders must input pricing in the Electronic Price Schedule using the Project Bids v2.0.10v software.
a. The Project Bids v2.0.10 software may be found at https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov. From the website menu, click Projects. Under All Projects, navigate to the Solicitation section and click AASHTOWare Project Bids v2.0.10 - Download link. Next, click Run. After installation, the Project Bids v2.0.10 software will prompt you to add your business information. Click OK. The software opens the Bidder Information tab of the BID Options window. Please enter your company ID information to match exactly what the agency has on file in AASHTOWare. Save as “company .ebsx”
b. The Electronic Price Schedule may be found as an .ebsx file with the Bid Documents under the Solicitation section for this Project.
i. Bidder must include both a .pdf pricing schedule and an electronic AASHTOWare .ebsx Price with the bid submission.
ii. Bidders must submit .ebsx bid file converted to an Adobe .pdf file with the Bid Package Section K. In the event of a discrepancy between the Adobe .pdf file and an electronic AASHTOWare .ebsx bid, District reserves the right to reject bids in which the .pdf bid does not exactly match the AASHTOWare .ebsx electronic bid.
1. Electronic Pricing Schedule Amendments in Project Bid (if any) Search for Electronic Price Schedule Amendment on DTAP for the subject project and upload Electronic Price Schedule Amendment to your Electronic Pricing Schedule in Project Bids. After downloading the price schedule amendment file from DTAP, open your existing Electronic Pricing Schedule for the project in Project Bids, go to File, on the drop down menu select “Load Amendment” and select “Electronic Price Schedule Amendment” (Make sure the “Files of type” drop down box is changed to “All Files” in order to see the downloaded file).The file extension for Electronic Price Schedule Amendment is .001 or .002 or any consecutive numbers depending on number of Electronic Price Schedule Amendments.
D. Bid Tabulations By submitting a bid, the bidder acknowledges and agrees that information submitted with its bid, including its name and bid pricing, shall be made available for public inspection. All bids will be publicly opened in accordance with 27 DCMR 1527.6. The Contracting Officer will prepare tabulations of bids and may, at the District’s sole discretion, publish them on a District website.
Published information may include all details of bid items, unit prices and total bid prices. Any material other than pricing that a bidder deems proprietary must be clearly marked and be readily separable from the bid and pricing documentation. The District makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of, and is not responsible for any errors in, the publication of bidder names, bidder price/pricing or any other bid information.
E. The District will reject as non-responsive any bid that fails to conform in any material respect to the Solicitation.
F. Bidders shall make no changes to the requirements set forth in the Solicitation.
G. The District may reject as non-responsive any bid that fails to include a fully completed Past Performance Form.
H. Bidders must bid on all CLINs to be considered for this award. Failure to bid on all CLINs will render the bid non-responsive and disqualify a bid.
I. Alternate bids will not be considered unless specifically requested in the Solicitation.
Bids, addenda acknowledgement and bid guarantee must be submitted electronically including an electronic signature or via a scanned document. Hard copies of bid bonds must be mailed to OCP.
J. Non-Collusion Statement
Pursuant to 23 CFR 635.112(f), each bidder shall file a non-collusion statement certifying that the bidder has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action, in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid. Failure to submit the executed statement as part of the bid will make the bid nonresponsive and ineligible for award.
K. Federal Identification All contractors doing business with the District of Columbia government shall have a Federal Identification Number.
Please refer any questions regarding this matter to the DDOT Office of the Chief Financial Officer, at
(202) 671-2300.
L.5 PRE-BID CONFERENCE
Prospective bidders are invited to attend a pre-bid conference to discuss the proposed work under the Contract. Any pertinent change resulting from the conference will be included in addenda to the Solicitation; however, the importance of attending the meeting is stressed.
The pre-bid conference will take place via Cisco WebEx call on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at
2:00 PM EST.
Pre-registration is required to attend. E-mail Kareem Worthey at Kareem.worthey@dc.gov to receive an invitation. The pre-bid conference phone number is 1-650-479-3208 Call-in number (US/Canada). Access code: 2310 575 9165. Each participantt must provide name, company name, and an e-mail for their attendance to be properly recorded on an Attendance Roster.
L.6 AMENDMENTS AND INTERPRETATIONS
This clause supersedes Standard Specifications Section 102.01, Article 7, “Addenda and Interpretations.”
No oral interpretations of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications or other bid documents will be made to any bidder. Verbal clarification will not be binding on the District. All requests for clarification or interpretation must be in writing and addressed to the Contracting Officer with a copy sent to the listed in the solicitation documents Contract Specialist. Requests for interpretations of bid documents must be received by the Contracting Officer by a date specified in section L.16. All changes to the bid documents will be made by solicitation amendment posted online at https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov/ for all prospective bidders, generally not later than 7 calendar days before bid opening date. In case of discrepancy among addenda, a later dated addendum has priority over earlier dated addenda. It shall be the bidder's responsibility to make inquiry as to any or all addenda issued, and failure of any prospective bidder to receive any such addenda issued by the Contracting Officer shall not relieve the bidder from any obligation under its bid as submitted. Bidder must acknowledge receipt of all addenda on the Bid Form; failure to do so may result in rejection of bid. All addenda issued shall become part of the bid and Contract Documents.
L.7 PRICE SCHEDULE INTERPRETATIONS
Quantities appearing in the Price Schedule are approximate only and are prepared for the comparison of bids. Payment will be made only for actual material requirements accepted and for actual work satisfactorily performed and accepted. Schedule quantities may be increased, decreased or omitted;
and there shall be no adjustment in contract unit prices except as provided, and except for such materials actually purchased or work actually performed prior to notification of the change in items affected.
The price for any item, unless otherwise specified, shall include full compensation for all materials, tests, samples, manufacturers' guaranties, tools, equipment, labor, overhead, profit and incidental work needed to complete specified items. Prices without exception shall be net, not subject to discount, and shall include all royalties and costs arising from patents, proprietary items, trademarks and copyrights.
L.8 SIGNING OF BIDS
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 102.01, Article 13, “Signature to Bids” as follows:
A. The bid must be signed by the person(s) legally authorized to sign contracts.
mailto:Kareem.worthey@dc.gov
1. Bids by partnerships must be signed with the partnership name by one of the members of the partnership or by an authorized representative, followed by the signature and designation of the person signing.
2. Bids by corporations must be signed with the name of the corporation, followed by the signature and signed with the name of the corporation followed by the signature and title of the person having authority to sign for the corporation.
3. Bids submitted by a joint venture must be signed by all authorized parties to the joint venture.
4. Erasures, mark-outs, or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid.
5. Bids signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority.
B. All correspondence concerning the bid or resulting contract will be emailed to the email address shown on the bid in the absence of written instructions from the bidder to the contrary.
L.9 LEGAL STATUS OF BIDDER
Each bid must provide the following information:
A. Name, address, telephone number, email address, and federal tax identification number of bidder;
B. Name and email address (in addition to the email address above) of the bidder’s point of contact for the Solicitation.
C. A copy of each District of Columbia license, registration, or certification to transact business in the District of Columbia that the bidder is required by law to obtain. If the bidder is a corporation or partnership and does not provide a copy of its license, registration or certification, the bid shall certify its intent to obtain the necessary license, registration or certification prior to contract award or its exemption from such requirements; and D. If the bidder is a partnership or joint venture, the names and addresses of the general partners or individual members of the joint venture, and copies of any joint venture or teaming agreements.
L.10 RESERVED
L.11 BID SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME
To be considered, a bidder must submit its bid via DTAP (See Section L.4) before the closing date and time. Paper, telephonic, telegraphic, and facsimile bids may not be accepted. Bids may also be emailed to louis.brown@dc.gov and kareem.worthey@dc.gov. All bids & signed amendments must be received no later than Friday, September 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
L.12 WITHDRAWAL OR MODIFICATION OF BIDS
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 102.01, Article 16, “Withdrawal of Bids,” as follows:
Request for withdrawal or modification of bid must be in writing and received by the District prior to the time fixed for opening. The District will only grant such request if the name of the bidder appears on the electronic submission. Negligence on the part of the bidder in preparing the bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the bid after it has been opened.
L.13 LATE SUBMISSIONS, LATE MODIFICATIONS, AND LATE WITHDRAWALS
This clause supplements and modifies Standard Specifications Section 102.01, Article 15, “Receiving Bids, Modifications, or Withdrawals” as follows:
A. Bids, modifications to bids, or requests for withdrawals, received at the location designated in the Solicitation after the time and date specified above, are late and will be considered only if they are received before the award is made and any of the following circumstances apply:
1. The bid or modification was sent by electronic means no later than five (5) calendar days before the date specified for receipt of bids;
2. The Contracting Officer determines that the late receipt was due solely to mishandling by the District after receipt at the location specified in the Solicitation; or
3. If the Contracting Officer determines that acceptance of a late bid increases competition and is in the best interest of the District.
B. Read Receipt mailto:louis.brown@dc.gov mailto:kareem.worthey@dc.gov
The only acceptable evidence to establish the date of a late bid, late modification or late withdrawal is a read receipt electronic notice and cut off time set by the DTAP.
C. Late Submissions A late bid, late request for modification or late request for withdrawal will not be considered, except as provided in this section.
D. Late Modifications Notwithstanding paragraphs A - C, above, a late modification of a successful bid that makes the bid terms more favorable to the District will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
L.14 RESERVED
L.15 ERRORS IN BIDS
This clause supersedes DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 102.01, Article 5, “Error in Bids.”
The bidder must submit its plea of error in writing to the Contracting Officer and must be prepared to document and prove the error. Bidders are on notice that they are expected to read and understand fully all information and requirements contained in the Solicitation and any amendments thereto;
failure to do so will be at the bidder’s risk and will not constitute the basis for relief. In event of a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price, the unit price shall govern.
L.16 QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SOLICITATION
If a prospective bidder has any questions relative to the Solicitation, the prospective bidder shall submit the questions in writing to the Contracting Officer louis.brown@dc.gov and the contract specialist, kareem.worthey@dc.gov no later than September 11, 2026. The District may not consider any questions received less than (10) Ten days before the date set for submission of bids. The prospective bidder must also submit questions via District Department of Transportation (DDOT) DTAP Solicitation portal.
To submit questions to solicitation, follow the link to access the home page District Transportation Access Portal (DTAP). After navigating to DTAP domain, Contractor/Vendor must register/ create or login into its Business User profile to use DTAP. Once logged in Contractors will have access to download solicitation documents including all amendments, submit questions to the solicitation, and submit responses to solicitations.
For technical questions regarding DTAP, please email dtapsupport@dc.gov.
Responses to questions or requests for clarification will be provided to all bidders via the issuance of an amendment to the solicitation which will be posted on the District Transportation Access Portal (DTAP) at https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov/. The District will not be bound by any oral communications, or written interpretations or clarifications that are not issued via a formal amendment.
L.17 BID PROTESTS
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 103.01, Article 8, “Protests,” as follows:
The protest shall be filed in writing, with the Contract Appeals Board, 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 350N, Washington, D.C. 20001.
L.18 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS
The bidder shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to the Solicitation. The District must receive the acknowledgment by the date and time specified for receipt of bids. A bidder’s failure to acknowledge an amendment may result in rejection of its bid.
L.19 BID READING
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 102.01, Article 17, “Opening of Bids,” as follows:
At the time fixed for the opening and reading of bids, the District shall make publicly available via conference call the name of each bidder, the bid price, and other information that is deemed appropriate. All attendees must pre-register by e-mailing Louis.brown@dc.gov. The conference Call-in number (US/Canada) is +1-650-479-3208. Access code: 2301 431 8002. Each participating Bidder mailto:louis.brown@dc.gov mailto:kareem.worthey@dc.gov https://dtap.ddot.dc.gov/ mailto:Louis.brown@dc.gov must provide name, company name, and an e-mail for their attendance to be properly recorded on an Attendance Roster.
L.20 BID EXTENSIONS
Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the District Department of Transportation, intends to award this Contract within 90 calendar days of bid opening. However, if for administrative reasons, the District is unable to make an award within this time period, the District will request bidder(s) to extend their bid and the bid bond for an additional 90 days. A bidder that fails to affirmatively extend its bid and bid bond will not be eligible for award.
L.21 GENERAL STANDARDS OF RESPONSIBILITY
The prospective contractor must demonstrate to the satisfaction of the District its capability in all respects to perform fully the contract requirements; therefore, the prospective contractor must submit relevant documentation within five (5) days of the request by the District.
L.21.1 To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must demonstrate that it:
(a) Has adequate financial resources, or the ability to obtain such resources, required to perform the contract;
(b) Is able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and government contract commitments;
(c) Has a satisfactory performance record;
(d) Has a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;
(e) Has a satisfactory record of compliance with the applicable District licensing and tax laws and regulations;
(f) Has a satisfactory record of compliance with the law, including labor and civil rights laws and rules, and the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, as amended, D.C. Code § 2-219.01 et seq.;
(g) Has, or has the ability to obtain, the necessary organization, experience, accounting, and operational control, and technical skills;
(h) Has, or has the ability to obtain, the necessary production, construction, technical equipment, and facilities;
(i) Has not exhibited a pattern of overcharging the District;
(j) Does not have an outstanding debt with the District or the federal government in a delinquent status of more than the greater of $1,000 or 1% of the contract value, up to $25,000; and
(k) Is otherwise qualified and is eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.
L.21.2 If the prospective contractor fails to supply the information requested, the CO shall make the determination of responsibility or nonresponsibility based upon available information. If the available information is insufficient to make a determination of responsibility, the CO shall determine the prospective contractor to be nonresponsible.
L.22 AWARD OR REJECTION
This clause supplements and modifies DDOT Standard Specifications for Highways and Structures 2013 Section 102.01, Article 18, “Award or Rejection.”
A. The Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder complying with conditions of the Bid Documents, provided that the bid is reasonable, and it is in the best interest of the District to accept it. The Contracting Officer will notify the apparent low bidder at the earliest possible date. The District, however, reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informality in bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in the best interest of the District.
B. If any one party, by or in the name of that party’s clerk, partner, or other person, submits more than one bid, all such bids will be rejected unless specifically allowed by the Bid Documents. This shall not prevent a bidder from quoting different prices on different qualities of material or different conditions of delivery.
C. Bids will be considered nonresponsive and may be rejected by the Contracting Officer for any of, but not limited to, the following reasons:
1. Proposal submission on form other than that form furnished by District, or on an altered or partially detached form.
2. Unauthorized additions, deletions, omissions, conditional bids, or irregularities that may make proposal incomplete or ambiguous in meaning.
3. Failure to acknowledge all addenda issued.
4. Failure to submit bid prior to the time set for opening as governed by the CO’s clock.
L.23 RESERVED
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
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