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PR 26-0493

Modification Nos. M004 and M008 to Contract No. DCRL-2024-D-0073 with the All Pro All Services Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

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

DC Council authorizes contract modifications and emergency payment to All Pro All Services without disclosing modification scope, costs, or emergency justification details.

Resolution R26-0329, Effective from Feb 03, 2026 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 001418
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0493

Legislative bill overview

This resolution authorizes modifications to an existing contract with All Pro All Services (Contract No. DCRL-2024-D-0073) and approves emergency payment authorization for these contract changes. The modifications are identified as M004 and M008, though the specific scope and cost of these modifications are not detailed in the provided legislative history.

Why is this important

Contract modifications can significantly alter project scope, timeline, and budget. Emergency declarations bypass standard procurement procedures and competitive bidding, which can affect taxpayer value and accountability. The resolution's approval indicates the DC government deemed these changes urgent enough to warrant expedited processing.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency on modification details: The bill title and legislative history do not specify what services M004 and M008 cover, their cost, or justification for emergency status
  • Emergency declaration scrutiny: Emergency authorizations bypass normal oversight procedures; the rationale for declaring this an emergency is not evident from available records
  • Single-vendor reliance: Modification to an existing contract with one vendor rather than competitive rebidding may limit cost control and alternatives

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

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