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B 26-0640

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

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

DC authorizes three contract modifications to CORE DC, LLC agreement with expedited emergency procedures, bypassing standard review timelines.

Act A26-0293 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 006063, Expires on Jul 07, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0640

Legislative bill overview

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve three contract modifications (M0005, M0006, M0007) to an existing agreement with CORE DC, LLC and provides payment authorization for these changes. The bill was introduced as an emergency measure, expediting its passage through the legislative process with abbreviated review timelines.

Why is this important

Contract modifications can substantially alter project scope, costs, timelines, or service delivery terms. Emergency designation means the bill bypassed normal committee review periods, raising questions about the justification for expedited treatment and the nature of changes being made to an existing government contract with CORE DC, LLC.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill text does not specify what services CORE DC provides, what the modifications entail, or their financial impact, making public scrutiny difficult
  • Emergency justification: The rationale for emergency status is unclear—what urgent circumstances prevented standard legislative review?
  • Committee retention: The Human Services Committee retained the bill with comments, suggesting internal concerns that proceeded despite the objections or cautions noted

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

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