MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 12, 2023
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M072 to Contract No. DCHBX-2020-C-0002 with IdeaCrew, Inc. to
exercise option year four in the not to exceed amount of $8,500,000. The period of performance is
from October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, IdeaCrew, Inc. will provide information technology (IT)
services to procure customizations and enhancements to develop new functionality for DC Health
Link and other specialized IT staffing services. DC Health Link is an online health insurance
marketplace that allows individuals and businesses to review and purchase health insurance.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Kenneth Wallington, Contracting Officer, HBX at (202) 679-5952.
look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muri¢l BowSer
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)
(A) Contract Number: DCHBX-2020-C-0002
Proposed Contractor: IdeaCrew, Inc.
Contract Amount
(Option Period): Minimum: $500.00
Maximum: $8,500,000.00
Term of Contract: October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)/Fixed Hourly Rate
(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:
Legislation Number: CA23-0364 (Base Year)
Legislation Number: CA23-0623 (Option Year One)
Legislation Number: CA24-0177 (Option Year Two)
Legislation Number: CA24-0551 (Option Year Three)
(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District; or
(2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is IN compliance with
OTR & DOES taxes as of .
(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
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The Agency Fiscal Officer has certified in the attached funding certification memorandum that
funding for the minimum amount guarantee to the vendor of $500.00 is available within the
appropriate budget authority for the agency for fiscal year 2024.
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 18, 2023 Notice Number: L0009486645
IDEACREW, INC FEIN: **-***8656
3904 EDITH CT Case ID: 1487730
ELLICOTT CITY MD 21043-4842
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
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liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
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§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kenneth Wallington
Contracting Officer
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer, HSSC
FROM: Marjorie Edmonds
Agency Chief Financial Officer
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
DATE:
SUBJECT: Certification of Initial IDIQ Contract for Option Year 4 for IdeaCrew, Inc.
Contract # DCHBX-2020-C-0002
This memorandum certifies that contingent upon approval of the FY 2024 budget the DC Health
Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX) will request $500 in its FY2024 budget to cover potential
costs that may be incurred if a minimum order is achieved for a CBE contract with IdeaCrew,
Inc.
The IdeaCrew contract is established as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
contract, and HBX may place orders against this contract by means of individual task orders or
delivery orders. If no orders are placed against this contract, HBX guarantees the minimum
order in the amount of $500. The contract is expected to be funded in an amount not to exceed
$8,500,000.00.
If there are any questions or concern, please contact Marjorie Edmonds at (202) 503-5272.
1225 I Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005 (202) 715-7576 FAX (202)730-1658
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY MEMORANDUM
TO: Nicole Matthews
Senior Contract Specialist
FROM: Brian K. Flowers
General Counsel
DATE: May 22, 2023
SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Review of Contract No. DCHBX-2020-C-0002 with IdeaCrew,
Inc.
The proposed contract action is to award option year four in the not-to-exceed amount of $8.5
million to IdeaCrew, Inc., to provide information technology (IT) services to procure
customizations and enhancements to develop new functionality for DC Health Link
(DCHealthLink.com) and other specialized IT staffing services as needed. The DC Health Link
system is the District’s online health insurance marketplace that allows individuals and businesses
and their employees to review, browse, and purchase health insurance in accordance with the
Affordable Care Act (ACA) requirements.
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced legislation and has found it to
be legally sufficient. If you have any questions regarding this certification, please do not hesitate
to contact me at (202)812.8444.
________________________________
Brian K. Flowers
1100 15th Street, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20005
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
DCHBX-2020-C-0002 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
M072 1-Oct-23 IT Consulting Services
6. Issued By: Code 7. Administered By (If other than line 6)
DC Benefit Exchange Authority
1225 "I" Street, NW., 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20005
202/741-0846
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. Street, city, country, state and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
IdeaCrew, Inc. 9B. Dated (See Item 11)
1150 Connecticut Avenue, NW STE 710
Washington, DC 20036 10A. Modification of Contract/Task Order No.
POC: Trevor Garner DCHBX-2020-C-0002
202/688-3130 10B. Dated (See Item 13)
Code Facility 13-Jan-20
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the
amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS
PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change
an offer already submitted, such change may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or telegram makes reference to the
solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This is a change order is issued pursuant to the contract.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation
date, etc.)
C. This is a supplemental agreement to the above-numbered contract/order for
negotiated equitable adjustments, to formalize a letter contract or to reflect other agreements to modify the terms of the contract.
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
X
Exercise Option Year Four
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor X is not, is required to sign this document and return 1 copies to the issuing office.
14. Description of amendment/modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Contract Number.: DCHBX-2020-C-0002 is hereby being modified as follows:
1. In accordance with Section D.2 of the contract, Option Year Three is hereby exercised for the period of
October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, in the amount not to exceed $8,500,000.00.
2. U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No.: 2015-4281, Revision 25, dated 12/27/2022 is hereby
incorporated and made a part of this modification.
CONTRACT RECAP POP AMOUNT
Base Period 1/13/2020- 9/30/2020 $7,000,000.00
Option Year One 10/1/2020- 9/30/2021 $10,800,000.00
Option Year Two 10/1/2021- 9/30/2022 $10,800,000.00
Option Year Three 10/1/2022- 9/30/2023 $10,800,000.00
Option Year Four 10/1/2023- 9/30/2024 $8,5000,000.00
Contract Total Value $47,900,000.00
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item (9A or 10A) remain unchanged and in full force and effect
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Kenneth Wallington
15B. Name of Contractor 15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia 16C. Date Signed
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
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DistRICT OF COLUMBIA HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE AUTHORITY. (OCHBX) CONTRACT/AWARD
Contract Number 2. Effective Date 3. Requistion/Purchase RequestProject No. Page 1 of39
IDCHBX-2020-C-0002 See Block 13¢
/4. Name and Address of Contractor: 5. Delivery Address:
DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority
1225“’ Street, NW, 4% Floor
ldeaCrew, Inc. Washington, DC 20005
1150 Connecticut Avenue,NWSTE710 16. Contractor shall submit all invoices to:
|Washington, DC 20036
lAttn: Dan Thomas Via electronic format through the DC Vendor Portal,
[202-688-3130 |huttps://vendorportal.de.gov
I7. Reserved for future use [8. Accounting and Appropriation Data
IQA. Item |9B. Supplies/Services [8C. Quantity J9D. Unit ‘JE. UnitPrice JF. Total
(Consulting Services- IT Support Services- SEE NTE
|SECTION B- PRICE SCHEDULE '$7,000,000.00
[ContractingOfficerwill Complete Item 10 or 11 as Applicable: Item 10 is Applicable
(X)_ 10. CONTRACTOR'S NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 1) 11. AWARD (Contractors not requiredtosign this document.)
(Contractor is requiredto sign this document and return copies
to issuing office.)
Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all tems or perform all 'Youroffer on Solicitation Number including the additions or changes
lhe servicessetforthorotherwise identified above and on any Imade by you which additions or changes are set forth in full aboveis
[continuation sheets for the consideration stated herein. The hereby accepted as to the items listed aboveand on any continuation
rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be isheets. This award
[subjectto and governed by the following documents: (a) this |consummates the contract which consists of the following documents:
lawardicontract, (b) the solicitation, if any, and (c) such (a) The Goverment’ solicitation and your offer, and (b) this
provisions, representations, certifications, and specifications, lawardicontract. No further contractual document is necessary.
[as are attachedorincorporated by reference herein,
Attachments are listed herein.)
'12A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) '13A. Name of Contracting Officer
Tievor WGamer
CFO 8100 Annie R. White
128. 12C. Date
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/13B. District of Columbia 13C. Date
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(Authorized Representatives Signature) (Contracting Officer's Signature)
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HBX
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Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX)
IdeaCrew, Inc.
Contract No.: DCHBX-2020-C-0002
SECTION B
CONTRACT TYPE AND PRICE SCHEDULE
BA The DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority (HBX) requires the contractor to provide
information technology support services in two broad areas:
Design, development, and implementation of software customizations and
enhancements to the DC Health Link exchange platform (“C&E”); and
Specialized IT staffing services as needed (“ITS”).
B2 INDEFINIT! = ITY (IDIQ) CONTRACT
B.2.1 TI an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract for the supplies or
services specified in Section C and effective for the periodofperformance stated in
Section D.
B.2.2 For each IDIQ contract awarded, the minimum guaranteed contract amount for the
Base Period and for each Option Period is $500.00. HBX is not obligated to order
any services beyond the stated minimum amount.
‘The maximum amount of any task order or purchase order shall be no greater than
the maximum contract ceiling amountof $7,000,000.00
B23 Delivery of performance shall be made only as authorized by task orders or delivery
orders issued in accordance with the Ordering Clause at Section D.4. There is no limit
‘on the numberoforders that may be issued. There is no guarantee on the number of
orders that the successful contractor(s) will receive or the amount of money beyond
the minimum order guarantee set forth in Section B.
B24 Any order issued during the effective period of this Contract and not completed
within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in
the order. The Contract shall govern the Parties’ rights and obligations with respect.
to that order to the same extent asif the order were completed during the Contract’s
effective period