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B 26-0172

Modification Nos. M0009, M0010, M0011, M0012, and M0013 to Contract No. CW101632 with KBEC Group, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC authorized five contract modifications with KBEC Group, Inc. and appropriated additional funds via emergency act, details of modifications and costs not publicly specified in bill title.

Act A26-0050 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 004900, Expires on Jul 21, 2025
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Bill Summary · B 26-0172

Legislative bill overview

This emergency act authorizes the District of Columbia to approve five contract modifications (M0009-M0013) with KBEC Group, Inc. under an existing construction/services contract (CW101632) and appropriates funds for payment. The bill has already been enacted as Act A26-0050 as of April 22, 2025.

Why is this important

Contract modifications typically indicate project scope changes, cost overruns, or timeline adjustments that require additional public funding. Emergency designation suggests time-sensitive circumstances that bypass standard procurement review periods, potentially affecting DC's budget and project timelines for whatever infrastructure or service KBEC Group is providing.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on modification details: The bill title does not specify what the five modifications entail, their individual costs, or reasons for the changes, making public accountability difficult
  • Emergency authority use: Emergency acts bypass extended review periods; this raises questions about whether the timeline genuinely warranted expedited passage or represented routine contract management
  • Cumulative cost impact: Multiple modifications to a single contract can indicate initial cost estimation problems or scope creep that warrants legislative scrutiny

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

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