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B 26-0718

Modification Nos. M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. CW119502 with Friendship Place Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

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

Funds two contract mods with Friendship Place to expand overflow short-term family housing beds for DC unhoused, with up to $1.34M in FY2026.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services
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Bill Summary · B 26-0718

Summary of Bill: B 26-0718 – Modification Nos. M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. CW119502 with Friendship Place Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

  • Purpose and Intent

    • This emergency act approves two contract modification changes (M0006 and M0007) to Contract CW119502 with Friendship Place, a provider of Short-Term Family Housing (STFH) services, and authorizes payment for the associated goods and services.
    • The primary aim is to fund an overflow shelter capacity expansion for District unhoused residents during Option Year One (the first option period of the contract), ensuring continued shelter availability and reducing capacity strain on primary sites.

  • Key Provisions

    • Not-to-exceed (NTE) funding:
    • Total approved for the modifications: $1,342,150.58
    • Option Year One base amount: NTE $2,749,723.40
    • Combined with Modifications M0006 and M0007, Option Year One NTE becomes $4,091,873.98
    • Modifications:
    • Modification M0006: Increases NTE for Option Year One by $873,487.49 (from $2,749,723.40 to $3,623,210.89)
    • Modification M0007: Further increases NTE by $468,663.09 (from $3,623,210.89 to $4,091,873.98)
    • Scope of services (as detailed in the attached contract amendments):
    • Increase funding to provide overflow STFH beds when Brooks Site 7 (Ward 3) capacity is exceeded.
    • Expand into overflow sites to leverage available local resources, reducing pressure on primary shelter facilities and preventing family displacement.
    • Include necessary support personnel and services to operate overflow beds (e.g., case managers, security, janitorial services).
    • Contract type and terms:
    • Contract: Human Care Agreement (HCA) CW119502 with Friendship Place
    • Term for Option Year One: October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026
    • Federal and District approvals:
    • Fiscal impact/ funding certification from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) confirming availability of funds for FY 2026
    • Attorney General (Commercial Division) review confirming legal sufficiency
    • Subcontracting and local business requirements:
    • Subcontracting plan approved: 57% (by dollar value, $2,342,956.67) to District-certified CBEs
    • Compliance and status:
    • Friendship Place current with District and federal tax requirements; not debarred
    • No bid protests reported in connection with the RFQ
    • Additional administrative changes:
    • Revisions to price schedules and total estimated grand total for the contract period
    • Overall Grand Total for the contract after modifications: NTE $17,372,250.98

  • Affected Parties and Impacts

    • Affected entity: Friendship Place (Contract CW119502)
    • Beneficiaries: Families experiencing homelessness in the District of Columbia, particularly those needing overflow shelter capacity at STFH sites
    • Agencies involved:
    • Department of Human Services (DHS)
    • Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
    • Office of the Attorney General (Commercial Division)
    • Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
    • Fiscal impact: Emergency funding up to $1,342,150.58 for option year one; includes costs for overflow beds and related operating services (e.g., security, case management, janitorial services)

  • Procedural and Timeline Details

    • Effective date: After Mayor’s approval; emergency act remains in effect for up to 90 days
    • Trigger: Council action is required for emergency approval under DC Home Rule Act and Procurement practices reform act
    • Background: Modifications arise from budget constraints in housing programs (e.g., FRSP) necessitating expanded shelter capacity to prevent service gaps
    • Data sources: Council contract summary, fiscal impact statements from the DHS Agency Fiscal Officer, OCFO funding certification, and OAG legal sufficiency memo

  • Notes for Readers

    • The legislation uses emergency authority to accelerate funding and contract modifications to address immediate shelter capacity needs.
    • The package includes detailed procurement documentation, including price schedule amendments, performance expectations, and subcontracting plans aligned with local small and disadvantaged business enterprise goals.

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

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