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

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

Authorizes an emergency contract with JJ Prime Services for snow removal equipment and personnel and approves payment up to 1,511,658.90 for January–February 2026.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

Summary of PR 26-0770 (Contract No. CW133373 with JJ Prime Services, LLC – Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026)

Purpose and intent

The bill is an emergency act and accompanying emergency declaration to approve a specific emergency contract (Contract No. CW133373) with JJ Prime Services, LLC and to authorize payment for the goods and services provided under that contract.

The contract covers emergency snow removal equipment and operators for a defined period in late January to mid-February 2026.

Key provisions and changes

Emergency contract approval: The Office of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Public Works, executed an emergency contract with JJ Prime Services, LLC.

Financial scope: Not-to-exceed amount of $1,511,658.90 for the services and equipment.

Timeframe: Services and equipment required from January 29, 2026, through February 13, 2026.

Payment authorization: The bill authorizes payment to JJ Prime Services, LLC for goods and services delivered under the contract, up to the stated not-to-exceed amount.

Legal basis for approval: Under the DC Home Rule Act, Council approval is required for contracts exceeding $1 million within a 12-month period, hence Council action is necessary for this emergency arrangement.

Emergency declaration: The accompanying Joint Resolution/explanation declares an emergency to justify immediate adoption and single-reading passage.

Who/what is affected

Primary entity: JJ Prime Services, LLC (vendor) providing emergency snow removal equipment and personnel.

City agencies involved: Department of Public Works and the Office of Contracting and Procurement, acting on behalf of the Mayor.

Fiscal impact: Up to $1,511,658.90 charged to the District’s funds for the specified period.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Proposed action: Emergency Act and Emergency Declaration Resolution to be enacted with immediate effect and adopted after a single reading.

Current status: Introduced July 8, 2026; retained by Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations as of July 14, 2026.

Sponsorship: Prime sponsor is Council Chairman Phil Mendelson (also co-sponsor).

Practical implications

The measure enables swift payment for urgent snow-removal services during a winter-weather event without the delay of standard procurement processes.

It ensures compliance with DC Home Rule Act thresholds by securing formal Council approval due to the contract’s 12-month cumulative value exceeding $1 million.