Federal Identification Number and Dun and Bradstreet

REQUIRED: Prior to the award of a contract, vendors must provide a Federal Tax ID Number and D&B number. Additionally, OCP may request a copies of D&B reports.

For more information, please visit: Internal Revenue Service & Dun and Bradstreet
D&B Telephone: (800) 333-0505

Tax Compliance - Office of Tax and Revenue (OTR)

REQUIRED for Contracts Exceeding $100,000: Vendors must show proof that their taxes are current and that, if in arrears, an approved payment schedule exists.

For more information, please contact OTR:

941 North Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 727-4829
Office of the Chief Financial Officer

Unemployment Tax Compliance - Department of Employment Services (DOES)

REQUIRED for Contracts Exceeding $100,000: Vendors must show proof of current Unemployment Tax payments.

For more information, please contact DOES:

609 H Street, NE, Suite 353-367
Washington, DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 698-7550; Fax: (202) 698-5706
Department of Employment Services

First Source Agreement - Department of Employment Services (DOES)

REQUIRED for Contracts Exceeding $100,000: Vendors 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. Please review the updated D.C. First Source Policy regarding social security numbers.

For more information, please contact DOES:

609 H Street, NE, Room 427
Washington, DC 20002
Telephone: (202) 698-6001; Fax: (202) 698-5717
Department of Employment Services

Affirmative Action Plan - Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD)

REQUIRED for Contracts Exceeding $25,000: Vendors must submit an Affirmative Action Plan.

Local vendors may qualify for the District's Small, Local, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise and Resident Business Owner Certification. Vendors who are certified 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.
For more information, please contact the DSLBD:

441 4th Street, NW, Suite 970 North
Washington, DC 20001
Telephone: (202) 727-3900; Fax: (202) 724-3786

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. Other print media may also include the following: Afro American, Washington Hispanic, El Pregonero, The Washington Examiner, The Washington Post, Asian Fortune, and Capital Community News (Hill Rag, East of the River and DC North). Solicitation Notices are also posted on the OCP website.

Vendors are responsible for checking OCP's website daily in the event that amendments are made to a solicitation.

Note: Internet access is available through branches of the District of Columbia Library.

Vendor Registration

Please go to the 'Vendor Registration' link under OCP Featured Programs to register for our electronic solicitations program

Minimum Insurance Requirements

Before awarding a contract, OCP determines the risks and minimum insurance required for supplies or services contracts. 

For additional information, please contact Shamika Place, Office of Risk Management at (202) 727-7805 or shamika.place@dc.gov.

Related Documents:

• Minimum Insurance Requirements [PDF]