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The District of Columbia Courts, specifically the Court of Appeals (DCCA) in conjunction with the Information Technology Division (ITD), are seeking qualified contractors to provide two mid-level Quality Assurance (QA) and Software Testers. These testers will support the implementation of the Court of Appeals Case Management System, which is a web-based enterprise application. The tender notice includes extensive general provisions applicable to DC Courts contracts, covering definitions, changes, waivers, indemnification, patents, quality standards, health and safety, inspection of supplies and services, payment terms, taxes, termination clauses (for default and convenience), protests and disputes, independent contractor relationships, security, officials not to benefit, retention of books, recovery of debts, appropriation of funds, nondiscrimination in employment, Buy American Act, Service Contract Act of ****, Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act, governing law, multiyear contracts, and unenforceability of unauthorized obligations. It also includes statements on anticollusion, ethics, nondiscrimination, eligibility, tax certification, drug-free workplace, and release of claims. A detailed wage determination under the Service Contract Act is provided, outlining minimum wages and fringe benefits for various occupations. The notice specifies that the contractor must comply with the Service Contract Act and potentially Executive Order **** (paid sick leave) and Executive Order **** (minimum wage). The conformance process for unlisted occupations is also detailed.
The bid notice states that payment will be made to the contractor for services performed in the manner set forth in the contract, at the rate prescribed upon the submission by the contractor of proper invoices or time statements, at the time provided for in this contract, to the budget and finance division for contracts involving the superior court of the district of columbia or the court system, or to the clerk of the district of columbia court of appeals for contracts involving the district of columbia court of appeals. The court shall pay the contractor for services performed by the contractor in the manner set forth in this contract, at the rate prescribed upon the submission by the contractor of proper invoices or time statements, at the time provided for in this contract, to the budget and finance division for contracts involving the superior court of the district of columbia or the court system, or to the clerk of the district of columbia court of appeals for contracts involving the district of columbia court of appeals.
The bid notice implies that qualification is based on the contractor's ability to provide qualified personnel and adhere to the contract's terms and conditions, including those related to quality, health and safety, and nondiscrimination. The contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the court covering supplies under this contract and shall tender to the court for acceptance only supplies that have been inspected in accordance with the inspection system and have been found by the contractor to be in conformity with contract requirements. and The contractor shall not discriminate in any manner against an employee or applicant for employment because of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information, disability, matriculation, or political affiliation, as these terms are defined in the district of columbia human rights act, as amended d. c. official code ****.
The bid notice outlines several potential penalties, including termination for default if the contractor fails to perform or make progress, and liability for excess costs. It also mentions that failure to comply with certain clauses, such as the Service Contract Act, may be grounds for termination for default. The contracting officer may, subject to the provisions of paragraph c below, by written notice to the contractor, terminate the whole or any part of this contract for any of the following reasons: 1 if the contractor fails to make delivery of the supplies or to perform the services within the time specified herein or any extension thereof or 2 if the contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this contract, or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this contract in accordance with its terms, and in either of these two circumstances does not cure such failure within a period of ten 10 days or such longer period as the contracting officer may authorize in writing after receipt of notice from the contracting officer specifying such failure.
The bid notice states that any protest or dispute arising under or out of this contract is subject to the provisions of chapter 8 of the procurement guidelines of the district of columbia courts August **** or subsequent modifications. Any protest or dispute arising under or out of this contract is subject to the provisions of chapter 8 of the procurement guidelines of the district of columbia courts august **** or subsequent modifications.