Calling all CBEs! Join OCP for next week’s virtual DC Supply Schedule Workshop to learn about DC’s multi-award schedule that awards competitive contracts to CBEs who provide thousands of products and services to meet recurring needs of #DCGov. Register at buff.ly/O8fIml3.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek This lot of 2 Stryker Med-Surg beds is currently up for auction at buff.ly/INP0CZE. Auction closes July 10th.

Considering doing business with the District? Determine your target agencies by learning more about District programs and services. #TipsTuesday

#FAQFriday #DCOCP Q: Do I need to have insurance before doing business with the District? A: Yes. Contractors are required to obtain and maintain all types of insurance specified in solicitations and contracts.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek Bid today on this beautiful 14kt yellow gold diamond filigree ring currently up for auction at buff.ly/vLpGngx reported to the District’s Unclaimed Property Unit. Bids close on July 18th.

The Procurement Practices Reform Act, DC Official Code § 2-351, is the primary law authorizing the statutory purposes and policies for the procurement of goods, services, and construction under OCP and independent agencies in the District. Learn more at buff.ly/CDdKxE9.

Public Procurement is the process where governments (local, state, or federal) purchase goods and services from the private sector to help carry out government activities, obligations, and objectives. Laws, regulations, and other policies ensure proper use of taxpayer money.

OCP is seeking a senior level Chief Information Officer to provide technical direction and management of IT assets and infrastructure support systems while implementing OCP’s IT program objectives, including #DCGov's e-procurement tech platform. Apply at buff.ly/COqmlrY.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek Does your business need any extra chairs for your waiting customers? The District is auctioning this lot of 10 assorted waiting room chairs. Bid at buff.ly/TJ9PkSS, closing July 29th.

#DCOCP #Procurement Term of the Week Blanket Purchase: A pre-contractual agreement with a vendor which allows an agency to make small purchases by issuing a purchase order for each individual purchase.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek OCP’s Surplus Property Division is auctioning this set of 2 SMART Board 7075 interactive monitors. Bidding closes August 4th. Learn more at buff.ly/sXm3jyD.

District law requires that #DCGov contracts over $250,000 include a requirement that 35% of the total dollar amount of the contract be subcontracted to small business enterprises (SBEs). Does your business qualifies as an SBE? Visit buff.ly/PzYAvM4.

#DCOCP’s Office of Procurement Integrity and Compliance (OPIC) has established a hotline to report fraud, waste and abuse in the District’s contracting and procurement process at (202) 724-4013. All reports are confidential. Learn more at buff.ly/062T0es.

Vendors! Register for next week’s DC Supply Schedule (DCSS) Workshop on August 14, 10am-12pm, at buff.ly/O8fIml3. Participation is mandatory before applying to the DCSS, DC’s multi-award schedule exclusive to CBEs for providing commercial products and services to #DCGov.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek Party like it’s 2005! Give your phone a rest and bid today on this lot of 5 digital cameras to take fun pictures of you and your friends. Batteries not included. Auction closes August 19th. Learn more at buff.ly/5f0eD2k.

#FAQFriday #DCOCP Q: Can a person or business be debarred from doing business with #DCGov? A: Yes, a person or business can be debarred for the conviction of certain crimes, violating provisions of their contract, and other causes. Read more at buff.ly/dcXBrQl.

#DCOCP #SurplusProperty #FindoftheWeek Fire up the grill! Bid today on this Vulcan Gas Griddle, closing on Thursday, August 21st. Learn more at buff.ly/FWA81wt.

#TipsTuesday #DCGov Agencies can request a waiver if SBE’s are not able to meet governmental procurement needs, creating an opportunity for your business to fill that gap. View the District’s waiver requests at buff.ly/gS9jVRq.

Join OCP next Thursday, August 28, 10:00am—12:00pm for our monthly virtual General Vendor Workshop where you will learn important information from the experts about how to contract with District government. Register at buff.ly/O8fIml3.

Calling all CBEs! Join OCP for next week’s virtual DC Supply Schedule Workshop to learn about DC’s multi-award schedule that awards competitive contracts to CBEs who provide thousands of products and services to meet recurring needs of #DCGov. Register at buff.ly/O8fIml3.