The CCO may require bid bonds, proposal bonds, and other security in connection with any solicitation, regardless of whether any payment or performance security will be required under the contract.
When the Library's independent cost estimate for a construction contract is over one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the CCO shall require a Security Bond in the Invitation for Bids.
The CCO may require a Security Bond when the Library's independent cost estimate for a construction project is less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000).
When a Security Bond is required, the solicitation shall contain the following:
If a solicitation is cancelled, or if a bidder is permitted to withdraw a bid prior to award due to a mistake in the bid, the CCO shall take no action against the Security Bond.
Security bonds shall be required in circumstances when only one bid or proposal is received, or when sole source procedures are utilized.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 19, r. 19-4358