123. THE CONTRACTING OFFICER'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

123 THE CONTRACTING OFFICER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION 123.1 The Contracting Officer for a particular contract has overall responsibility for the contract’s administration. Among other things, this requires the Contracting Officer: (a) To monitor whether goods or services are delivered or completed on schedule and conform to contract requirements; (b) To ensure that any contractually required inspection or acceptance procedures are followed; (c) To monitor the contractor’s compliance with any subcontracting requirements contained in the contract; and (d) To identify and attempt to resolve issues or problems that arise during contract performance. 123.2 The Contracting Officer is the only representative of the Office with the authority to take the following actions: (a) Authorize contract payments; (b) Exercise contract options; (c) Terminate the contract; and (d) Modify the contract. 123.3 Prior to terminating a contract, the Contracting Officer shall first obtain the approval of the CCO. 123.4 No representative of the Office, including a Contracting Officer, shall: (a) Act in a manner that misleads a contractor regarding the limits of his or her authority; or (b) Direct or encourage a contractor to perform work that has not been properly authorized. Source: Notice of Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 8514 (September 17, 2010)[EXPIRED]; as amended by Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 57 DCR 11189, 11211 (November 26, 2010).