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B 26-0033

Contract No. CW122630 with Patriot Harley Davidson Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC authorizes and funds emergency contract with Patriot Harley Davidson without standard procurement review, effective immediately upon mayoral signature.

Act A26-0008 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 002004, Expires on May 21, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0033

Legislative bill overview

Bill B 26-0033 authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into Contract No. CW122630 with Patriot Harley Davidson and appropriates funds for payment under this contract. The bill was enacted as emergency legislation, meaning it took effect immediately upon the Mayor's signature rather than following the standard 30-day review period. The contract details and specific payment amounts are not disclosed in the legislative record provided.

Why is this important

Emergency contract approvals bypass normal procurement review processes and public comment periods, allowing the government to act quickly but with less transparency. This bill commits District resources to a private vendor, making it relevant to taxpayers and those interested in government spending accountability. The emergency designation suggests time-sensitive circumstances, though the nature of the urgency is not specified in available records.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The specific contract terms, deliverables, and payment amounts are not detailed in publicly available legislative summaries, limiting public scrutiny
  • Emergency authorization bypass: Using emergency procedures circumvents standard procurement review, competitive bidding protections, and extended public comment periods that typically apply to government contracts
  • Vendor specificity: The bill names a specific private business rather than authorizing a general procurement process, raising questions about competitive selection and vendor justification

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

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