Plain English Breakdown
The official text states the law expires after 225 days of taking effect, but does not specify an exact calendar date for expiration in the provided excerpt.
Temporary Change to Subcontracting Rules for District Health Benefit Contracts
This law temporarily changes the rules so that companies bidding on health benefit contracts for D.C. government employees do not need to submit a subcontracting plan with their initial bid.
What This Bill Does
- Amends the Small and Certified Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005.
- Allows bids or proposals without a subcontracting plan to be considered responsive for health benefit contracts.
- Requires that compliant subcontracting plans be provided before the start of the contract year instead of with the initial bid.
- Applies specifically to contracts providing health benefits to District government employees and their families.
Who It Names or Affects
- Companies bidding on or holding contracts for health benefits for D.C. government workers.
- District government agencies that manage these health benefit contracts.
- D.C. government employees and their family members who receive health benefits under these contracts.
Terms To Know
- Subcontracting plan
- A document showing how a company will hire smaller or certified businesses to help complete parts of the contract work.
- Responsive bid
- An offer that meets all the basic requirements set by the government so it can be considered for awarding the contract.
Limits and Unknowns
- This law is temporary and will expire after 225 days of having taken effect.
- The specific start date depends on approval by the Mayor (or a veto override) and a required 30-day review period by Congress.