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B 26-0503

Contract No. CW114997 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC authorizes emergency contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and appropriates funds for payment with immediate effect through March 2026.

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Bill Summary · B 26-0503

Legislative bill overview

This emergency act authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into Contract No. CW114997 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation and appropriates funds for payment under that contract. The bill was enacted as emergency legislation, meaning it took effect immediately rather than following the standard 30-day review period.

Why is this important

Emergency contracting authority allows DC government to bypass normal procurement processes when deemed urgent, potentially expediting service delivery but also reducing competitive bidding opportunities. The bill's enactment indicates DC leadership deemed this technology contract sufficiently time-sensitive to warrant emergency procedures, though the contract's specific purpose is not detailed in the legislative record provided.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill text does not specify what services or products Carahsoft will provide, making public oversight difficult
  • Emergency justification: The rationale for emergency designation is not explained in available records, raising questions about whether standard procurement timelines were genuinely infeasible
  • Committee concerns: The Health Committee's retention with comments suggests at least some concerns about the contract, though specific objections are not documented in this record

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

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