Modification Nos. M0003 and M0004 to Contract No. CW116651 with Capital Consulting LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

The bill authorizes payment and increases the contract not-to-exceed from 1,000,000 to 10,000,000 for IT equipment/services under CW116651, including Modifications M0003 and M0004.

Resolution R26-0392, Effective from May 05, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 007302

Summary: Modification Nos. M0003 and M0004 to Contract CW116651 with Capital Consulting LLC – Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

Purpose and intent

This emergency bill and accompanying emergency declaration resolve the immediate need to approve two contract modifications (M0003 and proposed M0004) to Contract No. CW116651 with Capital Consulting LLC.

The goal is to authorize payment for goods and services already received or to be received under these modifications and to approve an increased not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for the contract’s first option year.

Key provisions and changes

Modification No. M0003 (already exercised): On September 16, 2025, the Office of Contracting and Procurement exercised the option year one of Contract CW116651 for information technology equipment with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,000,000.

Proposed Modification No. M0004 (requested): Would increase the contract’s NTE by $9,000,000, bringing the total NTE to $10,000,000.

Payment authorization: The bill would authorize payment for the goods and services already received and to be received under the modifications, ensuring ongoing and future payments for the expanded scope.

Threshold trigger for Council review: The contract modification increases the contract value by more than $1,000,000 within a 12-month period, necessitating Council approval.

Affected parties and impact

Contracting entity: Capital Consulting LLC.

District of Columbia government departments/entities utilizing IT equipment under CW116651.

Impacted stakeholders: District agencies receiving IT equipment and related services; taxpayers indirectly through the budget impact of increased contract funds.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Emergency action: The Council may adopt the resolution after a single reading due to emergency circumstances.

Effective timing: The emergency declaration resolution takes effect immediately.

Action history:

Introduced: February 19, 2026 (PR26-0546).
Retained by Council with committee comments: March 3, 2026.
Final reading and approval: May 5, 2026, with approval noted as Resolution R26-0392.

Sponsor: Chairman Phil Mendelson (co-sponsor listed as well).

Notable context

The administration argues that the modifications are essential to continue vital IT equipment provisioning and related services, and to ensure proper payment for goods and services rendered or to be rendered under the contract amendments.

The bill explicitly states that without Council approval, payment for amounts exceeding $1,000,000 in the specified period would not be authorized.

Bottom-line

If enacted, the bill approves Modification No. M0003 (already exercised) and Modification No. M0004, increasing the contract’s NTE from $1,000,000 to $10,000,000 for the option year, and authorizes payment for affected goods and services. It is designated as an emergency measure due to the need to continue critical IT equipment procurement and payments.