B 26-0284 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025

The Proficient Procurement Amendment Act of 2025 would exempt District government agencies from certified business enterprise (CBE) requirements when purchasing vehicles or technology. This exemption applies if the goods aren’t reasonably available through CBEs at comparable price/performance, if direct purchases offer better benefits (like manufacturer warranties), or if required for compliance. Agencies must report these exempt purchases annually to the Office of Contracting and Procurement and the Council, split by contract value ($250,000 or less, and over). The change aims to reduce administrative delays and costs while maintaining oversight of taxpayer spending.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 11, 2025 Last action Mar 3, 2026
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Mar 3, 2026
Committee
Re-Referred to Committee on Committee of the Whole, Subcommittee on Local Business Development with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
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Feb 27, 2026
Committee
Re-Referral published.
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Jun 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Committee on Business and Economic Development with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
legislature
Jun 11, 2025
Introduced
B26-0284 Introduced by Councilmember Henderson at Office of the Secretary
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