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PR 26-0776

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

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

Allows continued grocery and meal services for youth by approving a contract with OceanPro and modifications totaling up to 1,737,357.81 and authorizing payment.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0776

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, titled the Contract No. CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026, is an emergency measure to approve a contract modification and authorize payment for goods and services provided under that contract.
  • The related emergency declaration resolution declares an emergency to justify expedited, single-reading passage.

Key provisions and changes

  • Contract and modifications:
    • Approves Contract No. CW128161 with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. to provide groceries for the preparation of meals for youth under the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), including Modifications M001, M002, M003, M004, and M004a.
  • Not-to-exceed amounts and timeline:
    • Initial contract date: August 4, 2025.
    • Modification No. 001: increased not-to-exceed by $155,000, for a total of $336,031.59.
    • Modification No. 002: increased not-to-exceed by $617,426.42, for a total of $953,458.01.
    • Modification No. 003: increased not-to-exceed by $400,698.88, for a total of $1,354,156.89.
    • Modification No. 004: increased amount by $383,200.92, for a total of $1,737,357.81.
    • Modification No. 004a: revised the total not-to-exceed amount to $1,737,357.81 (final amount).
  • Authority and basis:
    • The increased contract value surpasses $1 million within a 12-month period, triggering DC Home Rule Act requirements for Council approval (D.C. Official Code § 1-204.51(b)(1)).
  • Purpose of approval:
    • To permit continuation of the vital grocery services and related goods for youth meals and to authorize payment for goods and services already provided and to be provided under the contract and its modifications.

Parties affected

  • DYRS (Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services): The primary recipient of the contracted groceries and meal-preparation services for youth.
  • OceanPro Industries, Ltd.: The supplier of groceries and related services under Contract No. CW128161 and its modifications.
  • The DC Government: Specifically the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) and the Council, which must approve the modifications due to the increased contract value.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Emergency declaration and single-reading requirement:
    • The bill includes an emergency declaration to allow expedited approval and immediate effect.
  • Effective date:
    • The resolution is effective immediately upon enactment.
  • Legislative action status:
    • Introduced July 8, 2026.
    • Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs as of July 14, 2026.
  • Rationale for urgency:
    • To ensure uninterrupted provision and payment for groceries and meal services for youth through DYRS, avoiding disruption in essential services.

Summary impact

  • The bill enables continued, uninterrupted food service support for youth by authorizing an expanded contract with OceanPro Industries, Ltd. and approving all related modifications and payments up to $1,737,357.81, with emergency status to facilitate prompt implementation.

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

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