RFQ-FY23-DOES-LSB-OWH- Investigative Services (DCSS or CBE & SBE Preferred)

The District of Columbia's Department of Employment Services (DOES) has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Investigative Services, with a specific focus on procurement for the Labor Support Bureau's Office of Wage and Hour (OWH). This solicitation seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive investigative services, which likely involve labor compliance, wage theft investigations, and related administrative support functions. The procurement appears time-sensitive, with a notably short response window between the posting date of May 9, 2023, and the submission deadline of May 11, 2023. The RFQ suggests a requirement for detailed investigative capabilities, potentially including document review, witness interviews, evidence gathering, and reporting mechanisms related to labor standards enforcement. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the procurement seems to prioritize vendors with demonstrated investigative expertise and potential local business credentials.

The solicitation demonstrates a preference for District of Columbia Small Business Enterprise (SBE) and Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) participants, indicating a strong local economic development component. The procurement appears to have set-aside designations that may provide competitive advantages to local, disadvantaged, or small business entities. The contract opportunity's abbreviated timeline and specialized investigative focus suggest a targeted, potentially low-value procurement aimed at supporting the District's labor compliance infrastructure. While precise budget ranges are not specified, the brevity of the solicitation implies a focused, potentially short-term investigative service requirement. The procurement's emphasis on local business participation underscores the District of Columbia's commitment to supporting local economic development and providing opportunities for smaller, community-based businesses in government contracting.