WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

B 26-0509

Modification Nos. M0013 and M0014 to Contract No. CW100362 with DC Doors, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

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

DC authorizes contract modifications to DC Doors, Inc. under emergency procedures, bypassing standard review processes with unspecified costs and scope.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Human Services
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · B 26-0509

Legislative bill overview

This emergency bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve two contract modifications (M0013 and M0014) with DC Doors, Inc. and to process payment for those modifications. The bill grants spending authority for unspecified work or services related to an existing contract (CW100362).

Why is this important

Contract modifications can significantly alter the scope, timeline, or cost of government procurement. Emergency designation bypasses standard review timelines, accelerating authorization but reducing deliberative oversight. The actual dollar amounts and nature of work are not detailed in the bill's title, making it difficult for the public to assess the fiscal and operational impact.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill title does not specify the cost of modifications, the work being performed, or justification for emergency status, limiting public and legislative scrutiny
  • Emergency classification: Using emergency procedures for contract modifications circumvents normal review periods and budget committee processes, raising accountability concerns
  • Committee retention: The Human Services Committee retained the bill "with comments," suggesting potential concerns that may not be publicly detailed, creating uncertainty about unresolved issues

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

Sign in to ask a question.