District Of Columbia § 2-351.01 - Purposes and policies.

To simplify, clarify, and modernize the law governing the procurement of goods, services, and construction items by the District government;

To foster effective and equitably broad-based competition in the District by supporting the free enterprise system and the certified business enterprise program as set forth in subchapter IX-A of [ et seq.], and its implementing rules;

To obtain full and open competition by providing that contractors are given adequate opportunities to bid;

To ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all persons who deal with the procurement system of the District government;

To increase public confidence in the procedures followed in public procurement;

To promote efficiency and eliminate duplication in the District government procurement organization and operation to reduce costs;

To provide increased economy in procurement activities and maximize, to the fullest extent practicable, the purchasing power of the District government;

To permit the continued development of procurement laws, policies, and practices;

To provide for timely, effective, and efficient service to District agencies and individuals doing business with the District government;

To promote the development of uniform procurement procedures District government-wide;

To improve the understanding of procurement laws and policies within the District government by organizations and individuals doing business with the District government; and

To promote, to the maximum extent feasible, the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services.