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PR 26-0164

Modification Nos. 15, 16, 17, 17a, 17b, 17c, and 18 to Contract No. CW98887 with Great American Corporation Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council authorizes contract modifications with Great American Corporation and expedites payment through emergency declaration, bypassing standard review timelines.

Resolution R26-0084, Effective from Apr 01, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 004090
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0164

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes modifications to an existing contract (CW98887) with Great American Corporation and approves payment for those modifications. The bill declares the matter an emergency, allowing it to bypass standard procedural timelines and take effect immediately upon approval.

Why is this important

Contract modifications can significantly alter project scope, budget, and timeline. This emergency declaration means the DC Council expedited review without the standard 45-day review period, potentially affecting taxpayer oversight and competitive procurement practices. The specific nature of the contract modifications is not detailed in available records, making it difficult to assess the actual financial or operational impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The resolution references modifications (15-18) to an existing contract from 1998, but the specific changes, costs, and justifications are not included in the bill text itself, limiting public understanding
  • Emergency designation: Declaring this an emergency bypasses standard review periods; the urgency justification is not explained in the resolution
  • Contract age and scope: Contract CW98887 originated in 1998—nearly 27 years prior—raising questions about why ongoing modifications are still necessary and whether rebidding might be more cost-effective

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

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