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B 26-0284

Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Christina Henderson

DC bill aims to amend procurement rules to boost efficiency, transparency, and accountability in bidding and contracts, affecting vendors, including small and local firms.

Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0284 Published in the District of Columbia Register
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Bill Summary · B 26-0284

Summary of B 26-0284 — Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025

This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s public notices and introductions. The actual text of the amendments is not provided here; the summary focuses on what is known about the bill’s purpose, status, and potential impact based on its title and the legislative actions to date.

Overview

  • Bill number and title: B 26-0284, Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Introduced: June 11, 2025
  • Proposed focus (based on title): Procurement policy with an emphasis on “proficient” or improved procurement practices. The exact provisions will be defined in the bill’s text.

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to seek amendments to existing procurement laws or regulations to improve procurement outcomes for the District. The precise aims (e.g., efficiency, transparency, accountability, supplier diversity, or performance standards) are not specified in the information available and will be clarified in the full bill text.

Status and Timeline

  • Introduced: June 11, 2025, by Councilmember Henderson (Office of the Secretary).
  • Committee referrals: June 17, 2025 — Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development, with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations.
  • Notice of Intent to Act: June 20, 2025 — Notice published in the District of Columbia Register signaling an intent to act on the measure.
  • Current status: The bill is in the Notice of Intent stage with committee review ongoing; no final passage status is indicated.

Legislative History (Key Actions)

  • 2025-06-11: Introduced by Councilmember Henderson
  • 2025-06-17: Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development; comments from Committee on Public Works and Operations
  • 2025-06-20: Notice of Intent to Act on B26-0284 Published in the DC Register

Key Provisions (Not Yet Available)

  • The full text of the bill is not provided here. As a result, specific provisions, such as:
    • New procurement standards or processes
    • Compliance, reporting, or auditing requirements
    • Requirements related to contractor eligibility, bid procedures, or vendor diversity
    • Funding or fiscal impact
    • Enforcement mechanisms or penalties remain unknown. Readers should consult the bill’s text for precise provisions.

Potential Impact (Based on typical procurement amendments)

  • If enacted, the bill could affect:
    • How the District conducts competitive bids and contract awards
    • Transparency and accountability in procurement processes
    • Qualifications and performance criteria for bidders and contractors
    • Reporting requirements for agencies and vendors
    • Opportunities for small, minority-owned, or local businesses (depending on included diversity objectives)
  • Implementation timing and required administrative resources will depend on the final text and any fiscal impact statements.

Next Steps for Interested Readers

  • Review the bill’s full text when released to understand the specific provisions and any fiscal notes.
  • Monitor Committee on Business and Economic Development activities and any public hearings.
  • Check the District of Columbia Register for the official Notice of Intent and subsequent legislative actions.

If you want, I can update this summary with concrete provisions and impacts as soon as the official bill text or fiscal impact statement becomes available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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