2624. ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SELECTION PROCESS FOR SMALL PURCHASES

2624 ARCHITECT-ENGINEER SELECTION PROCESS FOR SMALL PURCHASES 2624.1 When authorized by the contracting officer, the short process set forth in this section may be used as an alternative to the processes set forth in §§2622 and 2623 to select firms for contracts not estimated to exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000). 2624.2 When the contracting officer decides that formal action by the board is not necessary in connection with a particular selection, the following procedures shall be used: (a) The chairperson of the board shall perform the functions of the board in accordance with §2622; (b) The contracting officer shall review the report and approve it or return it to the chairperson for appropriate revision; and (c) Upon receipt of an approved report, the chairperson of the board shall furnish the contracting officer a copy of the report which will serve as an authorization for the contracting officer to commence negotiations. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 35 DCR 1589 (February 26, 1988).