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PR 26-0619

Contract No. CFOPD-17-C-009, Extension Approval and Payment Authorization Approval Resolution of 2026

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

Extends Paymentech LLC’s merchant processing contract for OFT from May 19, 2026 to May 18, 2028, up to a $10,000,000 not-to-exceed amount.

Resolution R26-0395, Effective from May 05, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 007304
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0619

Overview

  • Bill: PR 26-0619, 26th Session, District of Columbia
  • Title: Contract No. CFOPD-17-C-009, Extension Approval and Payment Authorization Approval Resolution of 2026
  • Purpose: Approves a multiyear extension to Contract CFOPD-17-C-009 with Paymentech LLC to continue merchant processing services for the District’s Office of Finance and Treasury (OFT). Sets the new period of performance and a not-to-exceed amount for the extension.

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize an extension of the District’s merchant processing contract with Paymentech LLC (Contract CFOPD-17-C-009) for an additional option period (Option Period Four).
  • To authorize payment and extension within a multiyear framework, ensuring continued merchant services for OFT.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Extension approval: Approves extending Contract CFOPD-17-C-009 with Paymentech LLC.
  • Period of performance: May 19, 2026, to May 18, 2028.
  • Cost/Not-to-Exceed: The multiyear extension is not to exceed $10,000,000.
  • Service scope: Paymentech LLC will continue to provide merchant processing services on behalf of the District’s Office of Finance and Treasury.
  • Legal authority cited: Approval under DC Home Rule Act (Section 451) and DC Procurement Practices Reform Act (Section 202).

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary: District of Columbia Office of Finance and Treasury (OFT) and its merchant processing operations.
  • Contractor: Paymentech LLC, retained to provide merchant processing services.
  • Government bodies: District of Columbia Council (acting to approve extension) and the Chief Financial Officer’s Office (CFO) administrative actions.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Introduction and transmission: March 27, 2026, from the CFO to the Council.
  • Council action: Passed as Final Reading on May 5, 2026, and designated Resolution No. R26-0395.
  • Effective date: Resolution takes effect immediately upon approval.
  • Related action: The bill accompanies a contract modification (Modification No. Twenty Five) to exercise the extension under the existing contract framework.
  • Action history notes: Notice of intent published April 3, 2026; retained for Committee review March 31, 2026; introduced March 27, 2026.

Summary of Impact

  • Ensures uninterrupted merchant processing services for the District by extending the current contract with a $10 million cap over the new extension period.
  • Provides a multiyear option path that aligns with OFT’s purchasing and payment processing needs.
  • Creates a clear funding and authorization pathway for the extension, subject to DC procurement and home rule statutory authority.

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

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