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PR 26-0053

Modification Nos. 2 and 3 to Contract NFPHC-NUR-23-C-00039 between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Aya Healthcare, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council authorizes contract modifications with healthcare staffing firm Aya Healthcare under emergency declaration, enabling additional spending and services for hospital workforce needs.

Resolution R26-0022, Effective from Feb 04, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 001448
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0053

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes modifications 2 and 3 to an existing contract between DC's Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation (NFPHC) and Aya Healthcare, Inc., a healthcare staffing company. The measure includes emergency declaration status and payment authorization for services rendered under the modified contract terms.

Why is this important

Healthcare staffing contracts directly affect hospital operations, patient care capacity, and public health infrastructure. The emergency declaration suggests urgent need for staffing services, likely to address workforce shortages that impact hospital functions. The financial commitment represents public spending on workforce solutions during what the Council deemed a critical situation.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost and transparency: The specific dollar amounts, scope of modifications, and whether emergency status was necessary are not detailed in the bill summary, raising questions about fiscal responsibility and competitive procurement alternatives
  • Contract modification frequency: Multiple modifications (nos. 2 and 3) to the same contract may indicate poor initial contract planning, scope creep, or potential vendor lock-in concerns
  • Staffing vendor reliance: Using private staffing agencies increases costs compared to direct hiring; the emergency framing may obscure whether this represents systemic workforce planning failures

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

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