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B 26-0748

Contract No. CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. and Modification Nos. M001, M002, M003, M004 and M004a Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

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

Authorizes approval of Contract CW128161 with OceanPro Industries and modifications M001–M004a and related payments to address an urgent project need.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs
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Bill Summary · B 26-0748

Bill Overview

  • Bill: B 26-0748
  • Session: 26
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Title: Contract No. CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. and Modification Nos. M001, M002, M003, M004 and M004a Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026
  • Sponsor: Councilmember Phil Mendelson (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Introduced and later retained by the Council; comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs noted
  • Date of action: Introduced July 8, 2026; Retained with comments July 14, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to approve a specific contract (Contract No. CW128161) between the District of Columbia and OceanPro Industries, Ltd., along with several modification numbers (M001, M002, M003, M004, and M004a) and to authorize payment associated with these contracts.
  • Described as an Emergency Act for 2026, suggesting the legislation aims to authorize urgent funding and related authorizations beyond normal processing timelines, likely to address an immediate project need or emergency situation requiring timely action.

Key Provisions

While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s title indicates the core elements:
- Approval of Contract CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. The contract would govern the terms, scope of work, deliverables, timelines, and responsibilities for this project.
- Authorization of Modification Nos. M001, M002, M003, M004, and M004a. These are amendments or changes to the original contract, potentially to adjust scope, schedule, pricing, or performance requirements.
- Payment Authorization. The bill would authorize the District to make payments under the contract and its modifications, aligning funding obligations with appropriations and procurement rules.
- Emergency designation. As an Emergency Act, the bill may suspend or expedite typical procurement or legislative processes to authorize the contract and payments without the usual delay, subject to any sunset or review provisions typical of emergency legislation.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • The District of Columbia government, specifically its procurement, finance, and project oversight entities, would implement and administer the contract with OceanPro Industries, Ltd.
  • OceanPro Industries, Ltd. would be the contractor receiving payments and responsible for delivering the contracted goods or services and for implementing the modification scopes.
  • The public sector impacted by the project (depending on project type) could include residents and businesses affected by the project’s outcomes, such as infrastructure, facilities, or related services.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduction: July 8, 2026.
  • Retention: July 14, 2026, with comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs. Retention typically means the bill is held for further consideration, debate, or to receive additional committee input.
  • Emergency designation: The act is described as an Emergency Act of 2026, which may imply accelerated procedures for approval and funding and potential temporary or time-limited applicability.
  • Next steps (not specified in summary): If advanced, the bill would proceed through committee review, potential amendments, Council votes, and, if enacted, signing into law by the Mayor (or applicable authority) to authorize the contract and payments.

Notes and Considerations

  • The structured detail on dollar amounts, project scope, performance milestones, and specific terms of Modification Nos. M001–M004a are not provided in the summary. Reading the full bill would clarify funding amounts, milestones, deliverables, penalties for non-performance, and any oversight requirements.
  • As an Emergency Act, stakeholders may want to review any sunset provisions, reporting requirements, and how emergency authority interacts with normal procurement and auditing processes.

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

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