Requirements for Doing Business with OCP
The Office of Contracting and Procurement provides contracting services for specific agencies and offices. Government of the District of Columbia legislation mandates that prior to the award of contracts, certain approvals are required. There may be additional and/or varied requirements described in the solicitation. Basic requirements and contact information are listed below:
Federal Identification Number and Dun and Bradstreet
Prior to contract award, vendors are required to provide their Federal Tax ID Number and D&B number. Additionally OCP may request, prior to contract award, D&B reports on vendors.
Internal Revenue Service Dun and Bradstreet D&B Telephone: (800) 333-0505
Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
- Business, Professional and Master Business Licenses
Issues new Master Business Licenses and 127 categories of other business and professional licenses to businesses with more than $2,000 in gross receipts.
941 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 442-4400 Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs
Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR) - Tax Compliance
For contracts exceeding $100,000 the vendor must show proof that taxes are current and that, if in arrears, an approved payment schedule exists.
941 North Capitol Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 727-4829 Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Department of Employment Services (DOES)
For contracts $100,000 and over, the vendor must show proof of current payment.
609 H Street, NE, Suite 353-367 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 698-7550; Fax: (202) 698-5706 Department of Employment Services
For contracts $100,000 and over, the vendor must enter into a First Source Agreement. This agreement requires the vendor to utilize DOES as the first source for employee recruitment, referrals, and placement in jobs created under the proposed contract.
609 H Street, NE, Room 427 Washington, DC 20002 Telephone: (202) 698-6001; Fax: (202) 698-5717 Department of Employment Services
Department of Small and Local Business Development
For contracts exceeding $25,000
- Small, Local, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Resident Business Owner Certification
Certified vendors receive preference points in the competitive solicitation process. OCP supports the Mayor's initiatives to enhance economic development in the District. OCP encourages all eligible District businesses to consider certification.
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 970 North Washington, DC 20001 Telephone: (202) 727-3900; Fax: (202) 724-3786 Department of Small and Local Business Development
Solicitation Notices
Regulations require that solicitations be posted at least once in a newspaper of general circulation. Solicitation notices are currently posted in The Washington Times classified section, Afro American, Washington Hispanic, Asian Fortune, and Capital Community News (Hill Rag, East of the River and DC North). Notices may appear in The Washington Post.
Solicitation Notices are also posted on the OCP website
Note: Internet access is available through branches of the District of Columbia Library.
Vendor Registration
Complete the Online Vendor Registration Instructions. Please return the completed information to pass.supplier@dc.gov
For general inquiries, please visit the website or contact the Office of Supplier Relations at (202) 727-0252.
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 700 South Washington, DC 20001 Office of Contracting and Procurement
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