D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B3026
An estimate of construction costs shall be prepared by the University's program staff for each proposed contract and for each proposed contract modification estimated to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).
The estimate shall be prepared in as much detail as though the University was competing for award. This may or may not include consultant input. Consultants assisting in costs estimates shall be considered ineligible to bid on the scope for which assistance was provided.
Access to information concerning the University estimate shall be limited to University personnel whose official duties require knowledge of the estimate.
The amount of the University estimate shall not be disclosed, except as otherwise permitted by these regulations.
Contracts for construction shall not be awarded at cost to the University.
D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 8, r. 8-B3026