Summary of PR 26-0648 (Session 26) – District of Columbia
Title: Modification Nos. 40, 41, 42, and 43 to Contract No. DCRL-2021-C-0034 with the National Center for Children and Families Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
Purpose
- To declare an emergency and authorize payment for Modification Nos. 40–43 to Contract No. DCRL-2021-C-0034 with the National Center for Children and Families (NCCF) for temporary safe haven placement services.
- To allow continuation of essential services by NCCF by approving contract modifications and associated funding in response to urgent needs.
Key Provisions and Changes
- Sec. 2(a): Establishes an immediate need to approve Modifications 40, 41, 42, and 43 and to authorize payment for goods and services under these modifications.
- Sec. 2(b): Modification No. 40 (effective March 11, 2026) adds $999,999.99 for an 18-day sole-source extension of the contract.
- Sec. 2(c): Modification No. 41 (March 11, 2026) exercises an additional 18-day sole-source extension for March 17, 2026, through April 3, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $999,999.99.
- Sec. 2(d): Modification No. 42 updates pricing to include $10,099,308.12 for a 180-day sole-source extension.
- Sec. 2(e): Modification No. 43 exercises a 180-day sole-source extension for April 4, 2026, through September 30, 2026, not-to-exceed $10,099,308.12. Cumulative total for the 180-day extension period (March 17, 2026–September 30, 2026) is $11,099,308.11.
- Sec. 2(f): Under the DC Home Rule Act, Council approval is required because the modifications increase the contract value by more than $1 million within a 12-month period.
- Sec. 2(g): Approval is necessary to enable continuation of essential services; without approval NCCF cannot be paid for goods/services exceeding $1 million for the period March 17, 2026, through September 30, 2026.
- Sec. 3: The Council finds emergency circumstances justify adoption after a single reading.
- Sec. 4: The resolution takes effect immediately.
Entities and Data Points
- Contract: DCRL-2021-C-0034
- Partner: National Center for Children and Families (NCCF)
- Agency: Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA)
- Periods affected:
- Mod. 40: price update; 18-day extension; $999,999.99
- Mod. 41: 18-day extension; March 17, 2026–April 3, 2026; not-to-exceed $999,999.99
- Mod. 42: 180-day extension; pricing update; $10,099,308.12
- Mod. 43: 180-day extension; April 4, 2026–September 30, 2026; not-to-exceed $10,099,308.12
- Cumulative 180-day extension total: $11,099,308.11
- Legal basis for emergency action: DC Home Rule Act, section 451(b)(1)
Who is affected
- NCCF will receive continued funding for temporary safe haven placement services.
- CFSA administers the contract and requisitioning processes.
- District of Columbia residents relying on NCCF’s services for temporary safe haven placement.
Impact and Implications
- Allows uninterrupted provision of temporary safe haven placement services for vulnerable children by extending the contract and authorizing payment above $1 million in a 12-month span.
- Removes the need for standard competitive procurement for these specific modifications by invoking sole-source extensions.
- Establishes emergency justification and rapid adoption (single reading) due to urgency.
Procedural and Timeline Notes
- Introduced: April 20, 2026
- Action history indicates the measure was retained with comments by the Committee on Youth Affairs as of May 5, 2026.
- Effective date: Immediate upon adoption.
In plain terms, PR 26-0648 seeks quick Council approval to extend and financially authorize NCCF’s contract for short- and medium-term safe haven placement services, ensuring ongoing support for affected children while declaring an emergency to permit expedited action.
