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PR 26-0091

Change Order 1 & Multiyear Contract No. PO-GF-2024-P-0144-BB by and between the University of the District of Columbia and CDW Government, LLC/Coastal Cloud Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

DC approves emergency multiyear IT contract change order between University of District of Columbia and CDW Government/Coastal Cloud, effective immediately without standard legislative waiting period.

Resolution R26-0045, Effective from Mar 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002668
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0091

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to approve a change order and multiyear contract between the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) and CDW Government LLC/Coastal Cloud for information technology services and products. The measure was declared an emergency, allowing it to take effect immediately upon approval rather than following standard waiting periods.

Why is this important

UDC's IT infrastructure and services directly support student education, administrative operations, and institutional functions. Expedited approval of this contract allows the university to procure necessary technology solutions without delay, though the emergency declaration raises questions about planning and procurement transparency.

Potential points of contention

  • Emergency justification: The resolution doesn't publicly specify why an emergency declaration was necessary, which typically requires unforeseen circumstances or urgent operational needs—raising transparency concerns about procurement urgency
  • Change order scope: The specific modifications in this change order are not detailed in the resolution text, making it difficult to assess whether costs or terms were significantly altered
  • Vendor selection process: No information is provided about competitive bidding or whether CDW Government/Coastal Cloud was selected through open procurement or existing framework agreements

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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