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PR 26-0054

Contract No. CW118832 with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc., Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

DC authorizes emergency contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. and appropriates funds without disclosing contract amount, scope, or competitive justification.

Resolution R26-0025, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 001453
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0054

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into an emergency contract with Modaxo Traffic Management USA, Inc. and appropriates funds for payment under contract CW118832. The measure was introduced as an emergency declaration, meaning it bypassed normal procedural timelines to expedite approval.

Why is this important

Emergency contracting procedures allow governments to bypass competitive bidding processes, which can result in higher costs or reduced accountability. This resolution directly allocates public funds to a specific vendor, making transparency about the contract's scope, cost, and justification critical for taxpayers and oversight.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of competitive bidding: Emergency declarations typically waive the standard competitive procurement process, raising questions about whether this was truly necessary or if it represents optimal use of public funds
  • Limited public information: The resolution title does not specify the contract amount, duration, or the exact services Modaxo will provide, making it difficult for the public to assess necessity
  • Vendor selection justification: No apparent explanation for why Modaxo specifically was chosen or what traffic management services are being addressed urgently enough to warrant emergency procedures

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

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