1302. INVITATION FOR BIDS

1302 INVITATION FOR BIDS 1302.1 An Invitation for Bids (IFB) shall be advertised for at least fourteen (14) days before the date set for the receipt of bids, unless the Director determines in writing that it is appropriate to shorten the notice period to not less than three (3) days. The Director shall consider the following factors in determining whether it is appropriate to shorten a notice period: The complexity of the procurement; Subcontracting requirements; The degree of urgency; The impact of a shortened notice period on competition; and Any other relevant factors. SOURCE: Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 4665 (May 27, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 8383 (September 30, 2011)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 58 DCR 9514, 9515 (November 11, 2011).