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PR 26-0729

Modification No. 0001 to Contract No. CW132711 with Total Civil Construction Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

Authorizes a modified emergency contract payment of 3,741,619.20 for Total Civil Construction’s snow removal services from Jan 29 to Feb 2026, reflecting actual hours and a 3% proc

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0729

Overview

  • Bill: PR 26-0729
  • Session: 26
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Title: Modification No. 0001 to Contract No. CW132711 with Total Civil Construction Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
  • Type: Emergency bill and accompanying emergency declaration resolution
  • Purpose: Approve Modification No. 0001 to Contract No. CW132711 and authorize payment for emergency snow removal services provided by Total Civil Construction for a specified period (late January to mid-February 2026)

Main Purpose and Intent

  • The legislation seeks to approve a contract modification and authorize payment for emergency snow removal services.
  • It intends to ensure that the District can pay Total Civil Construction for emergency snow removal equipment and operators used from January 29, 2026, through February 13, 2026.
  • The act is framed as an emergency measure, allowing adoption after a single reading and taking effect immediately.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Emergency Contract and Modification:
    • Original emergency contract CW132711 with Total Civil Construction authorized to provide snow removal equipment and operators.
    • Not-to-exceed amount initially set at $4,674,240 for the period January 29, 2026, through February 2026.
    • Modification No. 0001 dated February 26, 2016 (note: likely a typographical error in the document; the intended date is February 26, 2026) reduces the contract price to $3,741,619.20 to reflect actual labor hours used and adds a line item for a 3% surcharge for credit card payments.
  • Financial details:
    • New approved total after Modification 0001: $3,741,619.20
    • Original emergency period: January 29, 2026, through February 2026
    • Surcharge: 3% credit card payment fee included in the revised amount
  • Legal basis and approval requirements:
    • Under DC Home Rule Act, § 451(b)(1), Council approval is necessary for contracts exceeding $1 million in a 12-month period.
    • The bill asserts that approval is required to pay for goods and services already provided that exceed $1 million during the stated period if not approved.
  • Emergency declaration:
    • The accompanying resolution declares an emergency to permit expedited approval and payment.
    • The resolution states the need for immediate action and notes the contract’s urgency for critical snow removal services.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Primary party: Total Civil Construction (contractor) providing emergency snow removal equipment and operators.
  • Government/agency affected: District of Columbia, specifically the Department of Public Works (via the Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of the Department of Public Works).
  • Local taxpayers and DC residents benefit from timely snow removal and road safety funded by this contract modification.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • Timelines:
    • Original emergency services period: January 29, 2026 – February 2026.
    • Modification 0001 executed February 26, 2026 (date appears in the bill text; potential clerical error in year; intended is February 2026).
    • Not-to-exceed funding reduced from $4,674,240 to $3,741,619.20 due to actual hours used and inclusion of a 3% credit card surcharge.
  • Legislative action:
    • Emergency declaration and approval process in the Council of the District of Columbia.
    • The bill was introduced May 22, 2026, and subsequently retained with comments by the Council on June 2, 2026, indicating ongoing committee review.
    • The emergency nature allows adoption after a single reading and immediate effect.

Practical Implications

  • Ensures legal authority for payment to Total Civil Construction for emergency snow removal efforts already delivered within the specified period.
  • Establishes a concrete, reduced contract modification amount that reflects actual labor usage and payment processing costs.
  • Supports uninterrupted snow-removal operations and associated public safety objectives during winter weather events.

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

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