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PR 26-0613

Modification Nos. M0005, M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. CW119504 with CORE DC, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

District approves three contract modifications and emergency payment authorization to CORE DC, LLC under existing services agreement CW119504 via expedited resolution process.

Resolution R26-0368, Effective from Mar 31, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 005884
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0613

Legislative bill overview

This resolution approves three contract modifications to an existing agreement with CORE DC, LLC and authorizes emergency payment for services under Contract No. CW119504. The bill grants the District government flexibility to amend terms and allocate additional funds to this contractor without standard procurement procedures.

Why is this important

Contract modifications can significantly alter government spending and service delivery terms. Emergency declarations bypass normal review processes, making transparency and accountability critical. This directly affects District budget allocation and the services CORE DC, LLC provides to residents.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on scope: The resolution does not specify what services CORE DC, LLC provides, what the modifications entail, or the dollar amount being authorized, making public evaluation difficult
  • Emergency authority concerns: Using emergency declaration procedures circumvents standard competitive bidding and committee oversight, raising questions about necessity and due diligence
  • Contractor history: Without disclosed context on this contractor's performance or prior modifications (M0005-M0007 suggests this is not the first amendment), evaluating value and accountability is challenging

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

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