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PR 26-0254

Modification Nos. M0008, M0009, and M0010 to Contract No. CW86331 with Cellco Partnership dba Verizon Wireless Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

DC authorizes three cost modifications to its Verizon Wireless contract with emergency declaration, bypassing standard review timelines without disclosing modification amounts or emergency justification.

Resolution R26-0172, Effective from Jul 14, 2025 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008030
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0254

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and make payments for three contract modifications (M0008, M0009, M0010) with Verizon Wireless under an existing wireless services agreement. The bill includes an emergency declaration, allowing it to take effect immediately rather than following standard waiting periods.

Why is this important

Wireless infrastructure contracts are essential for government communications and operations. Emergency declarations bypass normal review timelines, which can accelerate necessary service upgrades or address urgent connectivity issues but reduce time for public scrutiny of contract terms and costs.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost transparency: The resolution does not specify the dollar amounts of these modifications, making it difficult for the public to assess whether the expenditures represent good value
  • Emergency justification: The bill declares this an emergency but provides no explanation of what urgent circumstances require bypassing standard procedures
  • Contract modification details: The specific scope of work and services being added through these modifications is not detailed in the available legislative text

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

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