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PR 26-0772

Modification Nos. M01, M02 and M03 to CW131648 with Shaw Solutions LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

Authorizes three emergency contract modifications increasing Shaw Solutions’ NTE to 7.5M for snow plowing, enabling immediate payment and continued winter services.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and Operations
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0772

Summary of Bill PR 26-0772 (Emergency Declaration Resolution)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill, titled “Modification Nos. M01, M02 and M03 to CW131648 with Shaw Solutions LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026,” seeks to declare an emergency and authorize Council approval for three contract modifications (M01, M02, M03) to Contract No. CW131648 with Shaw Solutions LLC.
  • The aim is to allow payment for snow plowing and removal services and related equipment for a specified period, ensuring ongoing delivery of necessary emergency winter services.

Key provisions and changes

  • Administrative action and authorization:
    • Sec. 2(a): Establishes an immediate need to approve the three contract modifications (M01, M02, M03) and to authorize payment for goods and services under the contract.
  • Contract details and funding:
    • Sec. 2(b): On January 20, 2026, the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), for the Department of Public Works (DPW), executed Contract No. CW131648 with Shaw Solutions LLC to provide equipment and qualified operators for snow plowing and removal, with a not-to-exceed amount (NTE) of $1 million for January 20, 2026 – January 19, 2027.
    • Sec. 2(c): On January 22, 2026, Emergency Modification No. M01 increased the NTE amount by $4 million, bringing the total to $5 million.
    • Sec. 2(d): On April 27, 2026, Emergency Modification No. M02 increased the NTE by $2.5 million, bringing the total to $7.5 million.
    • Sec. 2(e): On June 2, 2026, Emergency Modification No. M03 was executed to clarify the price schedule but did not change the total NTE amount ($7.5 million).
  • Legal basis and necessity:
    • Sec. 2(f): Cites the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (Section 451(b)(1)) to require Council approval because the modifications increased the contract value by more than $1 million within a 12-month period.
    • Sec. 2(g): States that approval is necessary to pay Shaw Solutions LLC for goods and services, enabling payments beyond $1 million for the period January 20, 2026 – January 19, 2027.
  • Emergency declaration:
    • Sec. 3: The Council determines the circumstances justify emergency action, allowing the bill to be adopted after a single reading.
    • Sec. 4: The resolution takes immediate effect.

Who would be affected

  • Shaw Solutions LLC: Authorized to be paid for snow-related goods and services under the contract, including the expanded not-to-exceed amount.
  • Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP): Responsible for implementing the contract modifications and ensuring payments are made.
  • District residents and road users: Benefit from continued snow plowing and removal services during winter weather, with potential implications for budgetary commitments.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Contract execution: January 20, 2026.
  • Emergency modifications:
    • M01: January 22, 2026 – +$4.0M (total $5.0M).
    • M02: April 27, 2026 – +$2.5M (total $7.5M).
    • M03: June 2, 2026 – administrative change (price schedule) with no change in total NTE ($7.5M).
  • Legal requirement: Council approval is required because the cumulative increase exceeds $1 million within a 12-month period.
  • Effective date: The resolution would take effect immediately upon adoption.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Financial: The overall contract value to Shaw Solutions LLC is capped at $7.5 million for this engagement period, subject to the emergency modifications.
  • Operational: Enables continued snow clearing capacity to address winter weather needs without delay due to procurement bottlenecks.
  • Oversight: The emergency nature allows a faster process (single reading), but the arrangement remains subject to subsequent budgetary and auditing processes.

If you’d like, I can add a plain-language one-page brief for non-specialist readers or compare this emergency action to standard procurement practices.

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

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