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B 26-0742

Contract No. CW133373 with JJ Prime Services, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

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

Authorizes emergency snow removal contract with JJ Prime Services for Jan 29–Feb 13, 2026, with a not-to-exceed $1,511,658.90 and expedited payment.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
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Bill Summary · B 26-0742

Summary: Contract No. CW133373 with JJ Prime Services, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

  • Main purpose

    • Emergency bill to approve Contract No. CW133373 with JJ Prime Services, LLC for emergency snow removal and dumping services and to authorize payment for the goods and services received, covering the period January 29, 2026, through February 13, 2026, in a not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,658.90.

  • Key provisions and changes

    • Emergency approval and payment authority: Authorizes the Council to approve the emergency contract and payment notwithstanding typical procurement rules, under emergency procurement authority.
    • Contract term and funding: Specifies a fixed labor-hour contract for a base period of January 29, 2026, to February 13, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,658.90, funded from FY26 budget (subject to future allocations for Snow Event #7).
    • Goods and services provided: JJ Prime will supply emergency snow removal equipment and operators (notably 30 skid-steer loaders and 3 supervisors with service trucks) and will deliver daily reports of hours worked.
    • Payment method: Due to emergency nature, payment is to be made via District-issued credit card in a timely manner upon proper invoicing and acceptance of services.
    • Performance and deliverables: Daily snow removal and dumping at District sites; daily activity reports; completion of specified deliverables within the period.
    • Compliance and ethics: Contractor has certified no violations of applicable DC ethics laws (Board of Ethics and Government Accountability). Citywide Clean Hands indicates tax compliance; the contractor is a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprise (CBE/SLBE).
    • Subcontracting and workforce requirements: The bill includes or references subcontracting and first-source employment provisions (with adjustments to standard provisions for emergency procurement). The contract summary notes that, as an emergency contract, a subcontracting plan is not required, but other standards (including 51% DC resident hiring goals in related sections) are addressed as applicable.
    • Standards and governance: Incorporates the District’s standard contract provisions (SCP) and specific clauses on insurance, safety, confidentiality, data rights, and source code escrow for software components where applicable.
    • Oversight and approvals: The bill includes findings, a fiscal impact statement, and requires compliance reporting. The Attorney General notes a retroactive concern about timing of approval relative to contract formation; the measure seeks to cure deficiencies by enacting the emergency bill.

  • Who/what is affected

    • District of Columbia government agencies responsible for snow operations (e.g., Department of Public Works, Office of Contracting and Procurement) and JJ Prime Services, LLC as the emergency contractor.
    • District residents and businesses affected by snow removal operations and related traffic safety during the emergency event.
    • Subcontractors and potential SBEs/CBEs involved in fulfilling any subcontracting plan (though not required for this emergency action).

  • Procedural/timeline aspects

    • The contract covers a narrow window during a January 2026 snow event (late January to mid-February 2026).
    • The Mayor's Office issued an emergency declaration (Mayor's Order 2026-005) enabling emergency procurement and pre-award actions; the Council is being asked to retroactively approve and fund the contract.
    • The memorandum package includes CFO budget certification and related procurement documents, along with a notice of potential legislative timing concerns raised by the DC Attorney General.

Overall, the bill formalizes an emergency emergency snow removal contract, enabling rapid mobilization and payment to JJ Prime Services, LLC to address a significant winter weather event, while outlining compliance, oversight, and financial assurances.

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

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