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B 26-0507

Modification Nos. M0013 and M0014 to Contract No. CW100309 with The National Center for Children and Families, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC Council authorizes two contract modifications with nonprofit for children/family services, bypassing standard review under emergency procedures.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services
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Bill Summary · B 26-0507

Legislative bill overview

This emergency bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and pay for two contract modifications (M0013 and M0014) with The National Center for Children and Families, Inc. under an existing agreement (CW100309). The modifications adjust the scope or terms of services the nonprofit provides to the District, likely involving expanded or modified programming for vulnerable populations.

Why is this important

Contract modifications directly affect service delivery to DC residents, potentially expanding childcare, family support, or social services. The emergency designation suggests time-sensitive needs, and the bill determines how public funds are allocated to this nonprofit provider without standard deliberative procedures.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on modification details: The bill title doesn't specify what services are being added, changed, or how much additional funding is involved, making public scrutiny difficult
  • Emergency designation justification: The "emergency" classification bypasses normal review periods; unclear whether the urgency is genuinely warranted or procedurally convenient
  • Contractor performance history: No information provided on whether previous contract performance warrants additional modifications or expanded authority

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

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