*NOTE: This section was created by emergency legislation that will expire on December 29, 2022.*
(a) The Mayor may, to implement this chapter, procure goods and services without regard to established operating procedures relating to entering into contracts, incurring obligations, the employment of temporary workers, the rental of equipment, the purchase of supplies and materials, and the expenditure of public funds; provided, that the goods and service are necessary to provide recent immigrants to the United States arriving in the District with the following services and supports:
(1) Food and nutrition;
(2) Clothing;
(3) Shelter, which may be provided in a congregate or non-congregate setting;
(4) Medical services, including health insurance;
(5) Safety and security;
(6) Cleaning and sanitation;
(7) Personal hygiene products;
(8) Transportation; and
(9) Any temporary staffing necessary to provide the services and supports identified in this subsection.
(b) Before entering into a contract under the authority granted by subsection (a) of this section, the Mayor shall provide to the Council a summary of each procurement that includes the following information:
(1) A description of the specific goods or services to be procured;
(2) The source selection method, including whether the procurement was competitively sourced;
(3) The contract amount and the source of funds, whether federal or local;
(4) The name and certified business enterprise status of the contractee; and
(5) An explanation regarding why expedited procurement procedures are necessary to meet the specific need identified.
(c) Nothing in this section shall be construed to violate Chapter 2 of Title 1.
(Sept. 30, 2022, D.C. Act 24-553, § 105, 0 DCR 0.)
For temporary (90 days) creation of this section, see § 105 of Migrant Services and Supports Emergency Amendment Act of 2022 (D.C. Act 24-553, Sept. 30, 2022, 0 DCR 0).
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