D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A2501
Except as otherwise authorized under this chapter, all contracts let by the School of Law shall be awarded by one (1) of the following methods:
It is the policy of the Board that competitive sealed bidding shall be the preferred method for awarding contracts.
Each contract or duty under this chapter shall impose an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement. For the purposes of this chapter, the term "good faith" shall mean honesty in fact in the conduct or transaction concerned and the observance of reasonable commercial standards of fair dealing.
Each determination required under this chapter shall be in writing and based upon written findings of the School of Law official making the determination. Each written determination and findings ("D& F") shall be retained in the official contract file.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a contract which is entered into in violation of this chapter is void, unless it is determined by the Director of Procurement or by subsequent judicial review that good faith has been shown by all parties, and there has been substantial compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
If a contract is void under § 2501.5, a contractor that has entered into the contract in good faith and has not directly contributed to a violation or had knowledge of any violation of the provisions of this chapter prior to the awarding of the contract, shall be compensated for costs actually incurred.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-A2501