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Procurement and Contract Opportunities in DC

Current procurement and contracting opportunities for all agencies of the District of Columbia that are subject to the DC Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (PPRA), are published on the Office of Contracting and Procurement website under the Index of Opportunities Solicitation Listing: Contracting Opportunities

Contract Awards

Title 27 of the District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapter 13, Section 1305, requires that notice of contract awards over $100,000 by all District agencies and departments be published on the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) Internet site.

Look for DDS Contract awards posted on the OCP site.

For further information, contact the Department on Disability Services, Office of Contracts and Procurement, For further information, contact the Department on Disability Services, Office of Contracts and Procurement, by email to DDS Contracts or by phone at 202-730-1700.

Person-Centered Thinking

Person-centered thinking is a philosophy behind service provision that supports positive control and self-direction of people’s own lives. DDS is working to implement this through training sessions and other agency wide initiatives.

Employment First Initiative

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Under the Employment First philosophy, competitive, integrated employment is the first and overwhelmingly preferred option for working-age youth and adults with disabilities.