Attorney General Schwalb Announces $700 Million Multistate Settlement With Google Over Play Store Misconduct

WASHINGTON, DC – Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb and a bipartisan group of 52 other attorneys general today announced that Google will pay $700 million to resolve an antitrust lawsuit involving the Google Play store. The lawsuit alleged that Google unfairly and illegally restricted competition for Android app distribution and in-app payment processing, limiting choices for consumers and driving up prices.

Statement by AG Racine and AG Frosh on Major Court Victory in Emoluments Lawsuit

WASHINGTON, D.C. – District of Columbia Attorney General Karl A. Racine and Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued a joint statement on today’s favorable ruling from the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit in the Emoluments Clause lawsuit brought by the District and Maryland against President Trump.

AG Racine Files Lawsuit to Hold January 6 Insurrectionists Accountable & Stand Up for Harmed District Law Enforcement Officers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today filed a federal lawsuit to hold two violent groups accountable for the role they played in planning and carrying out the deadly January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The lawsuit specifically claims the groups, and their leaders and members, caused extensive damage to the District of Columbia, and particularly to the law enforcement officers who risked their lives to defend the Capitol, those in it, the District, and our democracy. 

Attorney General Racine Announces $570 Million National Settlement with Volkswagen, $2.5 Million Penalty to the District

WASHINGTON, DC – Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that the District and 42 states have reached a $570 million settlement with Volkswagen AG; Audi AG; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; Porsche AG; and Porsche Cars, North America, Inc. (collectively referred to as Volkswagen). The settlement resolves allegations that Volkswagen violated District and state consumer protection laws by marketing, selling and leasing diesel motor vehicles equipped with illegal emission defeat devices.

Handy Technologies to Pay Restitution to D.C. Consumers Harmed by Company Providing App-Based Cleaning Services

WASHINGTON, D. C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine announced today that his office has obtained restitution for consumers through its lawsuit against Handy Technologies, a “sharing economy” company. The lawsuit alleged that Handy Technologies misled consumers about the safety of the in-home cleaners offering their services through Handy’s website and smartphone application. Numerous Handy customers have reported having their personal items stolen by house cleaners they hired through Handy.

Doing Business With OAG

From time to time, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) requires the assistance of outside counsel or other vendors. On this page you will find opportunities to submit proposals to work with the Office, as well as guidance on how to submit those proposals.

Business Opportunities

Current Opportunities: 

DCCB-2025-R-0008 Cure the Street Violence Interrupter Program Evaluation and Database Development
The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a contractor experienced in conducting program evaluation of violence reduction programs to develop a mechanism to evaluate the overall effectiveness of the District’s Cure the Streets (CTS) violence interruption program and establish a new online database to capture program performance and case management metrics.  Interested vendors are requested to submit proposals by 2:00 pm on December 11, 2024.  Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing to gena.johnson@dc.gov with a copy to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov by December 6, 2024.

DCCB-2025-R-0005 EEO Investigation Services
The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks the services of an experienced Investigation Contractor (Contractor) to provide workplace misconduct investigation services, including investigating and completing an investigative report into an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claim of discrimination and retaliation.  Interested firms should submit the following no later than 2:00 pm on October 28, 2024 to gena.johnson@dc.gov with a copy to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov. Please also review Amendment 1 with responses to questions submitted by potential offerors.

Closed Opportunities

FY2025 OAG Community-Based Grant Programs Notice of Funding Availability
The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of the District of Columbia (District) is seeking proposals from non-profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) interested in operating the FY25 Cure the Streets, Domestic Workers Employment Rights, Leaders of Tomorrow: Youth Violence Prevention, or Workplace Rights grant programs. These are separate grant programs, each requiring a separate application. Please review the Program Guidelines, hyperlinked in the RFA, of each grant program for additional details and successful program implementation guidelines. Grant applications must be submitted online at https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/FY25OAG/Grants. Paper applications may be submitted and must be received by OAG no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, July 12, 2024.

There are virtual and in-person pre-solicitation conferences scheduled to discuss application requirements, program guidelines and to answer questions about each grant program. The times and locations are listed below. If you are interested in attending, please RVSP via email to OAG.Grants@dc.gov. 

Cure the Streets Grant Program
First Session: In-person - Wednesday, June 12, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. (In person sessions will be held at OAG located at: 400 Sixth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001)
Second Session: Virtual -  Friday, June 21, 2024 -  1:00 p.m.

Domestic Worker Employment Rights Grant Program
First Session: In-person – Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. (In person sessions will be held at OAG located at: 400 Sixth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001)
Second Session: Virtual – Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.

Leaders of Tomorrow: Youth Violence Prevention Grant Program
First Session: In-person – Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. (In person sessions will be held at OAG located at: 400 Sixth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001)
Second Session: Virtual – Friday, June 28, 2024 – 1:00 p.m.

Workplace Rights Grant Program
First Session: In-person – Thursday, June 13, 2024 – 6:00 p.m. (In person sessions will be held at OAG located at: 400 Sixth Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20001)
Second Session: Virtual - Tuesday, June 25, 2024 1:00 p.m.

 

FY2024 Youth Violence Prevention Grant Program Notice of Non-Competitive Funding Availability and Request for Proposals: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks applications from eligible organizations that are actively engaged in delivering crucial programs and services aimed at fostering positive youth development in the District. OAG recognizes the importance of providing financial support to local non-profits dedicated to identifying and mitigating risk factors associated with youth violence. These organizations play a crucial role in developing strategies that align with promising and evidence-based approaches, ultimately contributing to the long-term wellbeing and success of young individuals. Through this Notice of Non-Competitive Funding Availability, OAG announces the availability of up to $50,000 in funding per grant per organization for Fiscal Year 2024 to eligible organizations. Total grant funding will not exceed $250,000. Proposals and eligibility documents are due by 11:59 PM EST, Friday, February 2, 2024, and must be submitted through email to Gabrielle Breven at Gabrielle.Breven@dc.gov and Lauren Haggerty at Lauren.Haggerty@dc.gov. No extensions are allowed.

Pre-solicitation Conference.

DCCB-2024-I-0030 Request for Information (RFI) – Grant Review Services

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers to provide program support services to OAG’s Cure the Streets Program.  The required program support services consist of reviewing and evaluating submitted grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year, including budget submissions and proposed outcomes and deliverables which will result in grant award recommendations.  Interested individuals and companies are encouraged to respond.  Responses are due by 2:00 pm on May 24, 2024.  Any questions regarding this RFI should be directed in writing to gena.johnson@dc.gov no later than 10 am on May 17, 2024.

Grant Review Services

 

DCCB-2024-R-0012 DC Child Support Enforcement System Operation and Maintenance Services 

The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a contractor to provide operation and maintenance support for its automated child support collection and enforcement system to include programming updates and enhancements as well as day-to-day operational maintenance.  Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing to gena.johnson@dc.gov or OAG.Businessopportunities@dc.gov before April 23, 2024.  Offers are due by 2:00pm on April 30, 2024. 

Read Amendment-1
Amendment 2

 

DCCB-2024-S-0018 Market Survey – Cybersecurity Expert

 The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of a consulting expert to assist with the District’s privacy and data breach investigations and litigation. Interested firms should submit a response to this market survey no later than 2:00 pm on April 12, 2024, to gena.johnson@dc.gov. Questions regarding this survey should be directed to Lindsay Marks via email at lindsay.marks@dc.gov or via phone at (202) 805-7535.

 

MARKET SURVEY FOR OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firms to assist with the investigation and potential litigation against companies engaged in worker misclassification and related wage-and-hour violations.  Interested firms should submit a response to this market survey no later than 2:00 pm on February 29, 2024, to gena.johnson@dc.gov.  Questions regarding this survey should be directed to Graham Lake at graham.lake@dc.gov or 202-807-0369.

FY2024 Domestic Worker Employment Rights Grant Program: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking proposals from eligible organizations to provide guidance to domestic workers and hiring entities about domestic workers’ rights pursuant to the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022.

Purpose: Domestic workers’ rights should be extended and protected to ensure dignity, respect, fairness, and a safe working environment. This grant will provide support to organizations working to develop educational materials for domestic workers and hiring entities, including safety and health information. According to Title I of the Domestic Worker Employment Rights Amendment Act of 2022, Sec. 103, this grant may be used to do any combination of the following: (1) Based on the input of an expert or experts in the field of health and safety, develop guidance for domestic workers and hiring entities to address the most common hazards domestic workers encounter in their workplaces and how to mitigate them; or (2) Conduct education and outreach to domestic workers, hiring entities, and the public about the rights of domestic workers.

Please review the hyperlinked RFA for additional details and successful program implementation guidelines. Grant application must be submitted online at https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/FY2024_Domestic_Worker_Employment_Rights_Grant_Program

Paper applications may be submitted and must be received by OAG no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Pre-solicitation Conference.

Amendment of Solicitation / Modification of Contract: 

RFI AO1.pdf

 

DCCB-2024-I-0013: Request for Information: 

IT Support Services – Operations and Maintenance of District of Columbia Automated Child Support System

The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) requires a contractor to provide operation and maintenance support for its automated child support collection and enforcement system including programming updates and enhancements as well as day-to-day operational maintenance.  OAG is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and to finalize the solicitation.

NOTE THE DUE DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES IS CORRECTED TO READ DECEMBER 11, 2023.

 

DCCB-2023-L-0044 Request for Qualifications – Outside Legal Counsel - The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) on behalf of the District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) is issuing this Request for Qualifications (“RFQ”) to solicit Statements of Qualifications (“SOQ”s) from interested attorney(s) to assist in writing “Rights in Data” clauses to be used in District of Columbia contracts.  OCP is seeking legal advisory services from attorney(s) with considerable expertise and experience working with government entities and government contractors in complex intellectual property rights matters with emphasis in rights in data.

Interested respondents should submit a SOQ no later than 2:00 pm on July 11, 2023, to gena.johnson@dc.gov.  Questions regarding this solicitation should be addressed to gena.johnson@dc.gov no later than July 6, 2023. 

 

DCCB-2023-L-0044 Request for Qualifications 1.pdf

                                                                          

 

FY2024 OAG Community-Based Grant Programs: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) of the District of Columbia (District) is seeking proposals from non-profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) interested in operating the FY24 Cure the Streets or Workplace Rights grant programs. These are separate grant programs, each requiring a separate application. Please review the Program Guidelines, hyperlinked in the RFA, of each grant program for additional details and successful program implementation guidelines. Grant applications must be submitted online at https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/FY24OAG/Grants. Paper applications may be submitted and must be received by OAG no later than 2:00 p.m. EST on Friday, June 30, 2023:

DCCB-2023-S-0043 Market Research – Outside Legal Counsel for Social Media Platform Litigation:  

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firms to assist with the investigation and potential litigation against certain social media platforms. Interested firms should submit a response to this market survey no later than 2:00 pm on June 7, 2023 to gena.johnson@dc.gov . If you have questions regarding this market survey, please contact Adam Teitelbaum, Director, Office of Consumer Protection, at Adam.Teitelbaum@dc.gov .

DCCB-2023-R-0042 Executive Coaching and Training Services:

The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a contractor to provide coaching and skills training to lawyers and leaders. The selected contractor will develop and implement an Executive Coaching and Training Program. Interested firms should submit its proposal by 2:00 pm on June 1, 2023. Questions related to this solicitation should be submitted to  OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov   and gena.johnson@dc.gov.

DCCB-2023-Q-0041 

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), Public Advocacy Division (PAD) is seeking a claims administrator to assist in the disbursement of restitution recovered by OAG in settlements. Interested parties should submit a price quote to the attention of gena.johnson@dc.gov by 2:00 pm on May 23, 2023. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing to gena.johnson@dc.gov by Friday, May 19, 2023.

DCCB-2023-R-0036 Genetic Testing Services

The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking the services of a Contractor to provide genetic testing services for the Child Support Services Division (CSSD). Genetic testing will be provided to mothers, putative fathers, and all identified children in a case.

Interested businesses are invited to participate in a Pre-Proposal Conference via Microsoft Teams on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Submit request to janice.watson@dc.gov for link to the conference by close of business April 12, 2023.

Interested and capable businesses may submit proposals to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov with copy to janice.watson@dc.gov no later than 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023. Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted on or before April 20, 2023.

DCCB-2023-R-0032 Grant Program Support Services. The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General, Cure the Streets (CTS) Initiative is seeking a contractor to provide grant program support services to include reviewing and evaluating submitted FY24 grant applications which include budget submissions and proposed outcomes and deliverables. Interested parties should submit a Technical and Price proposal to the attention of gena.johnson@dc.gov by 2:00 pm on April 6, 2023. Questions regarding the solicitation should be submitted in writing to gena.johnson@dc.gov by March 31, 2023.

FY2023 Victim Support Grant Program Notice of Non-Competitive Funding Availability & Request for Proposals: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks applications from eligible organizations that are providing advocacy, financial, emotional, and social support to victims of crime in the District. OAG recognizes supporting these programs leads to an improvement in public safety and therefore aims to provide financial assistance to local non-profits who partner with victims on their path to healing and recovery. OAG is pleased to offer financial support to eligible organizations that are working with this vulnerable population. Through this Notice of Non-Competitive Funding Availability, OAG announces the availability of up to $50,000 in funding per grant per organization for Fiscal Year 2023 to eligible organizations. Total grant funding will not exceed $200,000. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM EST, Friday, December 2, 2022, and must be submitted through email to Gabrielle Breven at gabrielle.breven@dc.gov and Christian Barrera at Christian.Barrera@dc.gov. Extensions may be allowed on an individual basis.

FY2023 Returning Resident (or Reentry) Grant Program Notice of Non-Competitive Funding Availability & Request for Proposals: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks applications from eligible organizations that are providing crucial reentry assistance and services to returning residents in the District. OAG recognizes that providing reentry assistance and services to returning residents can reduce crime and improve public safety. OAG therefore seeks to provide financial support to local non-profits that are assisting returning residents to navigate the path of securing psychological, social, economic, legal. technological, and cultural resources. OAG recognizes the efforts of local organizations assisting those returning to our city, and OAG is pleased to offer financial support to eligible organizations that are working with this vulnerable population. Proposals are due by 11:59 PM EST, Friday, December 2, 2022, and must be submitted through email to Gabrielle Breven at gabrielle.breven@dc.gov and Christian Barrera at Christian.Barrera@dc.gov. Extensions may be allowed on an individual basis.

FY2023 Cure the Streets Request for Application (RFA) – Community Based Organization Grant:  The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking proposals from non-profit Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) interested in operating Cure the Streets (CTS) programs within specific assigned neighborhood target areas in the District and implementing the CURE Violence Global Model, which employs local, credible individuals who have deep ties to the target neighborhoods and networks of trust- based relationships with residents within these neighborhoods. CTS is a public safety program that aims to reduce gun violence in the neighborhoods in which it operates. CTS replicates the Cure Violence program model which employs a data-driven, public-health approach to reducing gun violence. OAG may award up to $814,000.00 per project. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must implement the Cure Violence model including utilizing Violence Interrupters and Outreach Workers to reduce gun violence in the target areas. Applicants must submit complete Applications through OAG’s online grant system at: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/curethestreetsfy23. Applications are due by Friday, August 12, 2022. Please email all questions to curethestreets@dc.gov (Last day to ask questions will be Friday, July 29, 2022). 

Cure the Streets Grants Program – Monday, July 25 (6:00 p.m. OAG Conference Room 2.020) In-Person: 
Please join us at an in-person pre-solicitation conference to provide an overview of the grant program and application process for the FY23 Cure the Streets RFA. Attendees are welcome to bring any questions about the grant program or application process. If interested, please RSVP to Gabrielle Breven (curethestreets@dc.gov). 

Cure the Streets Grants Program – Wednesday, July 27 (1:00 p.m.) Zoom:
Please join us at a virtual pre-solicitation conference to provide an overview of the grant program and application process for the FY23 Cure the Streets RFA. Attendees are welcome to bring any questions about the grant program or application process. If interested, please RSVP to Gabrielle Breven (curethestreets@dc.gov) join the Zoom call at the scheduled date/time. Pre-solicitation conference presentation can be found here.

FY2023 Cure the Streets Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): OAG invites the submission of applications from community-based organizations to support the Cure the Streets target area sites. Applications are due by 11:59PM EST on Friday, August 12, 2022, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email LaToyia Hampton at latoyia.hampton1@dc.gov.

FY2023 Workplace Rights Grant Program (RFA): The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations, including legal services providers, headquartered in the District of Columbia (“District”), interested in operating the Workplace Rights Grant Program (“Program”), which provides outreach and worker education, outreach and legal services, or a combination of outreach, worker education, and legal services related to employment laws for people who work in the District. Applicants must submit complete Applications through OAG’s online grant system at: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/FY2023WORKPLACERIGHTSGRANTPROGRAM. Applications are due by Friday, August 12, 2022. Please email all questions to Pamela Pratt at pamela.pratt@dc.gov (Last day to ask questions will be Friday, July 29, 2022).

Workplace Rights Grants Program – Monday, July 25 (1:00 p.m.) Zoom:
Please join us at a virtual pre-solicitation conference to provide an overview of the grant program and application process for the FY23 Workplace Rights RFA. Attendees are welcome to bring any questions about the grant program or application process. If interested, please RSVP to Pamela Pratt (pamela.pratt@dc.gov) or join the Zoom call at the scheduled date/time. Pre-solicitation conference presentation can be found here.

FY2023 Workplace Rights Grant Program (NOFA): OAG seeks eligible organizations to apply to implement the Workplace Rights Grant Program. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST on Friday, August 12, 2022, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email Pamela Pratt at pamela.pratt@dc.gov and Gabrielle Breven, gabrielle.breven@dc.gov.

DCCB-2023-I-0013 Request for Information – Work Order Management System.  The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has a need for a contractor to provide a work order management system.  OAG is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and to develop a government estimate for this project.   Interested suppliers are asked to submit a response to this RFI no later than 2:00 pm on November 2, 2022.  Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted to Gena Johnson at gena.johnson@dc.gov  no later than 2:00 pm on October 28, 2022.

DCCB-2023-R-0014 Document Management and HR Consulting Services.  The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking the services of an experienced Human Resource (HR) consultant firm to provide administrative support and consulting services to its HR Division.  Services would include, but are not limited to electronic document management, policy and procedure reviews, update of HR Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document, development of an OAG organization chart through division sections and units, and review and development of forms and templates.  Interested vendors should submit proposals by 2:00 pm on October 28, 2022.  Questions regarding this solicitation should be submitted in writing to Gena.johnson@dc.gov no later than October 24, 2022.

Market Survey For Outside Counsel for Google Multi-State Litigation DCCB-2022-S-0023. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firms to assist with litigation against Google, LLC. If you have questions regarding this market survey, please contact Adam Teitelbaum, Deputy Director, Office of Consumer Protection, at adam.teitelbaum@dc.gov.  Responses are requested by noon on June 17, 2022 to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov with a copy to Janice.Watson@dc.gov.  

DCCB-2022-R-0028  Document Management and HR Consulting Services: DCCB-2022-R-0028  Document Management and HR Consulting Services  The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is issuing the attached Request for Proposal.  OAG has a need for an experienced Contractor to provide document management and human resource consulting services.    Proposals are due Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm.  Questions can be submitted in writing to my attention no later than Monday, July 11th to gena.johnson@dc.gov .  Interested firms are requested to submit a Technical and Price proposal to gena.johnson@dc.gov by the due date and time.

DCCB-2022-S-0027 Market Survey for Outside Legal Counsel – Bankruptcy Proceedings. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firm(s) to assist in navigating bankruptcy proceedings.  Interested firms should submit responses no later than 2:00 pm on July 5, 2022 to gena.johnson@dc.gov with a copy to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov .

DCCB-2022-R-0020 Workplace Misconduct Investigation Services. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is issuing the attached Request for Proposal.  OAG has a need for an experienced Contractor to conduct, on an as needed basis,  investigations on workplace misconduct claims and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims of discrimination and retaliation.  Proposals are due Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at 2:00 pm.  Questions can be submitted in writing to my attention no later than Monday, June 20th.  Interested firms are requested to submit a Technical and Price proposal, completed Past Performance Evaluation forms and a completed Bidder/Offeror Certification form.

Market Research for Experts to assist District's Privacy and Data Breach Investigation. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified experts to assist with the District’s privacy and data breach investigations and litigation. If you are interested in responding to the attached survey, kindly address numbers one through eight and submitted your response on or before March 1st at 2:00 p.m. to emma.clark@dc.gov.

FY2022 Cure the Streets Request for Application (RFA) – Community Based Organization Grant: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is making $3.2 million available to support community-based-organizations to implement Cure the Streets in four new target areas. OAG may award up to $814,000.00 per project. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must implement the Cure Violence model including utilizing Violence Interrupters and Outreach Workers to reduce gun violence in the target areas. Cure the Streets (CTS) is a pilot public safety program aimed at reducing gun violence in the neighborhoods in which it operates. CTS uses a data-driven, public-health approach to gun violence by treating it as a disease that can be interrupted, treated, and stopped from spreading.

Cure the Streets Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): OAG invites the submission of applications from community-based organizations to support the Cure the Streets target area sites. Applications are due by 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email LaToyia Hampton at latoyia.hampton1@dc.gov.

FY2022 Workplace Rights Grant Program (RFA):  The Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) is seeking proposals from non-profit organizations, including legal services providers, headquartered in the District of Columbia (“District”), interested in operating the Workplace Rights Grant Program (“Program”), which provides outreach and worker education, outreach and legal services, or a combination of outreach, worker education, and legal services related to employment laws for people who work in the District. Applicants must submit complete Applications through OAG’s online grant system at: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/workplacerights. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST, February 15, 2022. Please send all questions to LaToyia Hampton at latoyia.hampton1@dc.gov and Christian Barrera at Christian.barrera@dc.gov. (Last day to ask questions will be Friday, February 4, 2022).

FY2022 Workplace Rights Grant Program (NOFA): OAG seeks eligible organizations to apply to implement the Workplace Rights Grant Program. Applications are due by 11:59 PM EST, February 15, 2022, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email LaToyia Hampton at latoyia.hampton1@dc.gov and Christian Barrera at Christian.barrera@dc.gov. 

DCCB-2022-R-0013 EEO Investigative Services (SET-ASIDE FOR DC CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBE)) The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia seeks the services of an experienced Investigation Contractor to supplement OAG’s internal investigative functions and investigate and complete investigative reports on up to 20 OAG internal investigations and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims of discrimination and retaliation. Interested vendors should submit a proposal by 2:00 pm on February 22, 2022 to gena.johnson@dc.gov 

DCCB-2022-B-0008 COVID-19 Testing Services.  The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General is seeking a contractor licensed to provide COVID-19 testing services to assist with the establishment of a COVID-19 testing program for OAG employees consistent with OAG’s vaccination policy and CDC guidelines for workplaces.  Interested bidders should submit a bid including a completed price schedule (section B.4) and all required certifications and attachments (refer to sections K, L.2, L.14 and L.16 of the solicitation).   Questions regarding this solicitation should be directed to gena.johnson@dc.gov and received no later than five (5) days prior to the closing date.  Bids are due no later than 2:00 pm local time on February 14, 2022 to gena.johnson@dc.gov.

DCCB-2022-I-0006 – Request for Information (RFI) COVID-19 Testing Services.  The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has a need for a contractor to assist OAG with the establishment and implementation of COVID-19 testing procedures as employees return to the office.  OAG is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and to develop a government estimate for this project.   Interested suppliers are asked to submit a response to this RFI no later than 2:00 pm on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.  Questions regarding this RFI should be submitted to Gena Johnson at gena.johnson@dc.gov no later than 10:00 am on Thursday, January 6, 2022. 

DCCB-2022-S-0005 Market Survey - Outside Legal Counsel in Dynamic Construction, Inc. Litigation. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firms to assist with litigation against Dynamic Contracting, Inc., et al. (Case No. 2021 CA 003768 B) pending in D.C. Superior Court, or with related matters that may arise involving worker misclassification in the District’s construction industry.  Interested firms should submit expressions of interest no later than 2:00 pm on November 12, 2021. to  OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov with a copy to gena.johnson@dc.gov.

DCCB-2021-T-0024 Leasing of IT Equipment (OAG) - (THIS PROCUREMENT IS A SET-ASIDE FOR DC SUPPLY SCHEDULE CONTRACTORS FOR IT EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE).  The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), Office of Information Technology, is seeking one or two Contractors to provide leasing services for end-user devices and data center equipment. Interested respondents should submit bids to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov no later than 2:00pm on Friday, September 17, 2021. Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov on or before September 9, 2021.

FY2022 Cure the Streets Request for Application (RFA) – Community Based Organization Grant: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is making at least $4.8 million available to support community-based organizations to implement Cure the Streets in six target areas in which CTS currently is operating. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must implement the Cure Violence model, including by utilizing Violence Interrupters and Outreach Workers to reduce violence in the target areas. Cure the Streets (CTS) is a pilot public safety program aimed at reducing gun violence in the neighborhoods in which it operates. CTS uses a data-driven, public-health approach to gun violence by treating it as a disease that can be interrupted, treated, and stopped from spreading.

Cure the Streets Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): OAG invites the submission of applications from community-based organizations to support the Cure the Streets target area sites. Applications are due by 11:59PM EST on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email LaToyia Hampton at curethestreets@dc.gov.

DCCB-2021-T-0018 Document Scanning Services (FOR DC SUPPLY SCHEDULE – PRINTING AND DOCUMENT MANAGMENT SERVICES CONTRACTORS ONLY).  The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG), Child Support Services Division (CSSD) is seeking a Contractor to provide document scanning services offsite in a secured facility.  The selected contractor will convert approximately 45,000 files into searchable, digital, “read-only” images.  This is a seven (7) month project.  Interested respondents should submit bids to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov no later than 2:00pm on Monday, May 3, 2021. Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov.

DCCB-2021-S-0016: OAG Market Survey - Outside Counsel for Talc Litigation. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of a qualified law firm or firms to assist with the investigation and potential litigation of a consumer protection enforcement case against Johnson & Johnson, its subsidiary Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. (collectively “J&J”) and other companies involved in the manufacture, distribution and/or sale of consumer products containing talc. If you have questions regarding this market survey, please contact Kathleen Konopka, Deputy Attorney General, at Kathleen.Konopka@dc.gov.  Responses are requested by noon on March 26, 2021 to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov with a copy to Janice.Watson@dc.gov.

DCCB-2021-S-0014 Market Survey – Outside Legal Counsel for Potential Chlordane and PFAS Litigation. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG)  is conducting market research to identify the availability and interest of qualified law firms to assist with investigation of, and potential litigation involving, environmental enforcement cases.  Interested firms should submit a response to this market survey no later than 2:00 pm on March 24, 2021 to  OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov  with a copy to gena.johnson@dc.gov.  If you have questions regarding this market survey, please contact Kathleen Konopka, Deputy Attorney General, at Kathleen.Konopka@dc.gov.

DCCB-2021-I-0005 Diversity Services - The Office of the Attorney General has a need for a contractor to conduct a diversity assessment and provide recommendations for implementing a diversity and inclusion strategy.  OAG is conducting market research to identify potential suppliers and to develop a government estimate for this project.   Please see the attached Request for Information.  Interested respondents should submit responses by Tuesday, October 13, 2020. 

RFP DCCB-2021-R-0001– State Disbursement Unit (SDU): The Office of the Attorney General (OAG), Child Support Services Division (CSSD) is seeking a contractor to establish and operate the District’s centralized State Disbursement Unit (SDU) in support of the District’s Child Support Enforcement Program including the receipt, processing, deposit, and disbursement of child support related payments. Qualified firms are invited to submit proposals in response to the attached Request for Proposal by 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020 to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov. 

DCCB-2021-H-0003 Human Care Agreement – Clinical Staff Support Services – The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications from providers that can deliver clinical support services for the Cure the Streets (CTS) Program. OAG is seeking practitioners who are experienced in supporting people who are disadvantaged in the workforce by virtue of race, education, criminal justice background and long periods of unemployment with the goal of sustained employment and success in their jobs.  The clinical support services are aimed at promoting the mental health and wellbeing of the CTS workforce. Services include weekly group clinical supervision or group sessions wherein staff and clinicians process work related and team related issues as well as general dynamics of the CTS initiative, and the trauma and other challenges associated with frontline work with a community-based violence reduction initiative.  Applications are due by 2:00 pm September 25, 2020 and should be submitted to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov. Use Subject Line – Application for CTS Human Care Agreement.  Questions regarding this solicitation may be submitted to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov.

Cure the Streets Grant Request for Application (RFA): The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is making approximately $4.8 million available to support local street outreach and violence intervention projects to reduce violence associated with firearms in localities with high volumes and rates of homicides and shootings. Projects supported with funds awarded from this solicitation must be designed and implemented with fidelity to the Cure Violence model. Projects must utilize violence interrupters and street outreach workers to implement program activities prescribed by the Cure Violence program model to reduce violence in assigned targeted areas. All projects should be focused on implementation of a coordinated, community-based strategy for reducing violence in a specified neighborhood or neighborhoods, precincts, or other geographically defined areas. The proposals must target communities with statistically high rates of gun violence and collaborate with community-based organizations, residents, and other individuals who are well positioned to work with high-risk youth and young adults in those areas.

Cure the Streets Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) invites the submission of applications from community-based organizations to be host sites for four new Cure the Streets Sites. Applications are due by Wednesday, August 5, 2020, and must be submitted through ZoomGrants, OAG’s online grant management system. For more information on this grant, please email LaToyia Hampton at curethestreets@dc.gov.

EEO Investigation Services: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) seeks the services of an experienced Investigation Contractor to investigate and complete investigative reports on all OAG internal investigations and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) claims of discrimination and retaliation. PROPOSALS are due:  April 9, 2020 to oag.businessopportunities@dc.gov. Submit questions by April 3, 2020.

Contractor to Manage New Hire Reporting Program: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, Child Support Services Division (CSSD), requires the services of a contractor to manage the District of Columbia’s State New Hire Reporting Program in accordance with the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, approved August 5, 1997 (Public Law 104-193; 110 Stat. 2105) § 453A, which mandates that each State establish an automated directory which contains information supplied by employers on each newly hired employee. Qualified firms, including certified small and local businesses, are invited to submit quotes in response to the attached request for quotations by 10 a.m. Friday, March 27, 2020.

Outside Counsel for JUUL Litigation: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia is researching the availability of qualified law firms to assist with litigation against Juul Labs, Inc. as well as to assist with investigations of other e-cigarette manufacturers. Responses are requested by 10:00 a.m. on February 18, 2020 to OAG.BusinessOpportunities@dc.gov with a copy to me at Janice.Watson@dc.gov.

IRS Safeguards Audit Consulting: The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Services Division, is seeking a contractor to assist the agency with preparation of various IRS Safeguarding documents. These include, but are not limited to, Preliminary Findings Reports (“PFRs”), Safeguard Review Reports (“SRRs”), Safeguard Security Reports (“SSRs”), and Corrective Action Plans (“CAPs”).

Contractor for Annual Report: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking a contractor to design and print its 2019-2020 Annual Report. The contractor will be responsible for the overall graphic design, report layout, and printing of final product. This report will help District residents understand how OAG is fulfilling its statutory obligations and furthering its policy goals. It will also inform residents how they can access OAG’s services.

Outside Counsel for Alleged Patent Infringement: The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is researching the availability of qualified law firms to assist OAG in a matter concerning an allegation of patent infringement. Under D.C. Code § 2-354.13(3), the procurement for these legal services is exempt from the competitive procurement process. However, in the interest of transparency and procuring the best services for the District of Columbia (District), OAG is inviting qualified firms to notify the District that they are interested in assisting OAG in this matter.

Review Child Support Guidelines: The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General, Child Support Services Division, collectively the “District,” is seeking the services of a Contractor to provide a thorough review of the District of Columbia’s current child support guidelines and make recommendations on how these guidelines can be improved.

Cure the Streets Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA): The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) invites the submission of applications from community-based organizations to be host sites for four new Cure the Streets Sites.

Survey Services for Cure the Streets Violence Interruption Program: The Office of Attorney General for the District of Columbia (OAG) is seeking an experienced contractor to perform Survey Services, including survey development, implementation, and analysis, for its Cure the Streets (CTS) Violence Interruption Program. 

CSSD Genetic Testing: The Office of the Attorney General for the Government District of Columbia (OAG) requires the services of a Contractor to provide genetic testing services for the Child Support Services Division (CSSD). 

DCCSES Modernization: The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) for the Government of the District of Columbia requires the services of multiple contractors to provide highly skilled personnel to augment and perform information technology (IT) staffing services in the following labor categories: (1) Analyst (2) Child Support Enforcement Subject Matter Expert (3) Project Management (4) Software Administration (5) Software Engineer (6) Technical Architect. THIS SOLICITATION IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISES (SBEs).

 

Cancelled Solicitations

Outside Legal Counsel: The District of Columbia Office of the Attorney General (OAG) (the “District”) is seeking a contractor to provide legal counsel to OAG in support of OAG’s investigation and potential litigation against distributors of prescription opioid pharmaceuticals or any other potentially liable parties including manufacturers. Here is the Pre-proposal Conference PowerPoint. 

Notice of Contract Awards Over $100,000

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source

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Attorney General Racine Notifies Nearly 400 District Consumers About Student Debt Relief Eligibility

WASHINGTON, D. C. – Attorney General Karl A. Racine today announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) Office of Consumer Protection has begun contacting nearly 400 former Corinthian Colleges students in the District who may be eligible for debt forgiveness. The letters from OAG will advise former Corinthian students of their rights to seek discharge of their loans after a nationwide investigation into the for-profit school determined that some students were defrauded.