Modification Nos. M01 and M02 to CW131644 with Shaw Solutions LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

Allows immediate approval to pay Shaw Solutions LLC up to a $5 million modified contract for snow removal, enabling uninterrupted winter operations.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations

Summary of PR 26-0773 (Modification Nos. M01 and M02 to CW131644 with Shaw Solutions LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026)

Purpose and intent

Declares an emergency to approve Modification Nos. M01 and M02 to Contract CW131644 with Shaw Solutions LLC and to authorize payment for goods and services provided under the contract.

The bill seeks Council approval to authorize payments that exceed $1 million for the contract period January 20, 2026, through January 19, 2027.

Key provisions and changes

Contract background:

May 20, 2026: The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) on behalf of the Department of Public Works (DPW) executed Contract CW131644 with Shaw Solutions LLC to provide equipment and qualified operators for snow plowing and removal.
Not-to-exceed amount initially set at up to $1 million for January 20, 2026 – January 19, 2027.
January 22, 2026: Emergency Modification No. 01 increased the not-to-exceed amount to $5 million (an increase of $4 million).
June 2, 2026: Emergency Modification No. M02 further clarified the price schedule but did not change the total not-to-exceed amount ($5 million).

Legal basis and timing:

Under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act, Section 451(b)(1), Council approval is required when modifications increase the contract value by more than $1 million within a 12-month period.
The bill argues that approval is necessary to pay for goods and services beyond the $1 million threshold within the specified period.

Emergency declaration and effectiveness:

The resolution declares an emergency to enable rapid approval and payment.
It provides that the resolution takes effect immediately and may be adopted after a single reading.

Who/what is affected

Shaw Solutions LLC: The contractor whose contract CW131644 and its modifications (M01 and M02) are the subject of the emergency authorization.

District government agencies involved:

Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP)
Department of Public Works (DPW)

Public works operations:

Snow plowing and removal services using Shaw Solutions LLC equipment and qualified operators during the 2026 winter period.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Timeline:

January 20, 2026: Original contract executed with a not-to-exceed of $1 million.
January 22, 2026: Emergency Modification No. 01 increases to $5 million.
June 2, 2026: Emergency Modification No. M02 clarifies price schedule; total remains $5 million.

Legislative action:

The bill proposes emergency declaration and council approval to enable payment for the modified contract amount.
It was introduced July 8, 2026, and has been retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations as of July 14, 2026.

Legal basis:

Cites the DC Home Rule Act (Section 451(b)(1)) as the justification for requiring Council approval due to the greater-than-$1 million increase in a 12-month period.

Potential impact

Enables timely payment to Shaw Solutions LLC for snow-related services, ensuring continued snow removal operations during the applicable period.

Provides legal cover for the district to honor the $5 million contract modification amount, avoiding funding shortfalls for critical winter-deployment services.

The emergency nature is intended to prevent disruption in essential public works services during winter maintenance operations.