The District Is Working to Increase Competition and Ensure Reasonable Prices for Supply and Service Contracts.

Abstract

GAO reviewed 19 District of Columbia procurement actions worth $8 million that were processed near the end of fiscal year 1982 and found that the District awarded 13 contracts--6 formally advertised and 7 negotiated--for supplies and services without competition. District procurement regulations require that competition be obtained to the maximum extent practical. GAO also found little or no evidence in six negotiated procurements to show that reasonable prices were paid. In addition, District officials did not take adequate steps to ensure that reasonable prices were paid in five of the formally advertised procurements for which only one qualified bid was received. The District has implemented several GAO suggestions to increase competition, provide additional assurance that reasonable prices are obtained, and strengthen other procurement procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 26, 1984
Accession Number
ADA144536

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