Proposed Contract No. GAGA-2026-C-0049 with Curriculum Associates, LLC Disapproval Resolution of 2026

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

The bill disapproves and blocks a $1.5 million contract with Curriculum Associates, halting the procurement and prompting reconsideration or alternative arrangements.

Agendized; not considered at the request of Henderson

Summary of PR 26-0706 — Proposed Contract Disapproval with Curriculum Associates, LLC

Purpose and intent

This proposed resolution seeks to disapprove a specific District of Columbia government contract: No. GAGA-2026-C-0049 with Curriculum Associates, LLC.

The stated purpose is to disallow the contract in the amount of $1,500,219.40, signaling the Council’s objection to the contract terms or procurement outcome.

Key provisions and changes

Section 2: Disapproval of Contract No. GAGA-2026-C-0049 with Curriculum Associates, LLC for $1,500,219.40. This is the central action of the resolution, effectively blocking or vetoing the contract under the Council’s Disapproval Authority.

Section 3: Requires the Secretary of the Council to transmit a copy of the resolution to the Mayor upon adoption.

Section 4: Declares that the resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption.

The resolution is styled as a formal disapproval under DC Home Rule Act and Procurement Practices Reform Act authorities (specifically referencing sections 451 of the Home Rule Act and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010).

Who or what would be affected

The primary entity affected is Curriculum Associates, LLC, the contractor named in the bid/award for the contract.

The District government agencies issuing or overseeing the contract (and the Mayor) are affected by the disapproval action, which halts or nullifies the execution of the proposed contract as approved in the procurement process.

Other stakeholders could include students or district programs relying on curriculum-related services or products provided by Curriculum Associates, depending on the nature of the contracted goods or services (e.g., educational assessments, instructional materials, or curricular tools), though the bill text does not specify the exact services.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Sponsorship: Introduced by Council Chairman Phil Mendelson with a co-sponsor also listed as Phil Mendelson (likely reflecting formatting or naming conventions in the record).

Action history: The bill was introduced on May 11, 2026, and retained by the Council on May 19, 2026. Retention means it remains under consideration and is not yet enacted.

Effective date: The resolution provides that it takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Legislative mechanism: The bill uses the Council’s formal disapproval authority under DC law to block the contract, rather than a traditional appropriations or funding modification.

Additional notes

The resolution is a fairly narrow, procedural tool aimed at disapproving a single contract rather than broad policy changes.

If adopted, the District would need to reconsider the procurement decision or pursue alternative contractual arrangements with Curriculum Associates or another provider.

The text does not provide details about the reasons for disapproval (e.g., issues with price, terms, vendor performance, or procurement process), only the action to disapprove and the amount involved.