District of Columbia Housing Authority
300 7" Street, SW, 10" Floor, Washington, DC 20024
202-535-1000
Brenda Donald, Execute Director
July 3, 2023
The Honorable Phi] Mendelson
Chairman
Councilof the District of Columbia.
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
‘Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Code §2-352.02 (6)(2), Ihave enclosed for consideration by the Council of the
District of Columbia (“Council”), the Council Contract Summary for a proposed contract. in the
amount ofTwo Million Sixty-Light Thousand Eighty and 00/00 Dollars ($2.068,080.00)
between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (*DCHA”) and Centennial Contractors
Enterprises Inc. (“Centennial”), This proposed contract is for electrical panels at the James
Creek project located at 1265 Half Street, Southwest quadrant of Washington, DC (the
“Project”).
DCHA plans to enter into the contract with Centennial and finance the Project using an
allocation of $2,068,080.00 in capital funds appropriated by the Council of the Disirict of
Columbia in the District of Columbia FY 2023 Approved Budget and Financial Plan.
DCHA procured Centennial pursuant to DCHA Solicitation Number 0007-2019, a Request for
Job Order Contractors. Under a Job Order Contracting (“IOC”) contract, DCHA awards an
approved contractor a Detailed Scope of Work and the contractor prepares a cost proposal using
a construction catalog, which contains a range of construction and construction related tasks ard
prices. DCHA awarded Centennial a onc-year contract with four additional one-year options.
Pending approval by the Council, DCHA proposes to award to Centennial a contract to complete
the Project.
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As always, Lam available to iscuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed contract. In
order to facilitate a response to any questions concerning this action, please have your staff contact
Jenna Cevasco, Chief of Staff (202) 384-0385.
I look forward to your favorable considerationofthis proposed contract,
Sincerely.
Brenda Donald
Executive Director
Enclosures
NBAnm
co: Nyasha Smith, Secretary to the Council
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 CQUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-352.02(c), as amended. the following is provided:
(1) The nameof the proposed contractor, the contract/loaa amount, and the term of
the proposed contract:
Contractor: Centennial Contractors
Enterprises Inc.
Contract Amount: $2,068,080.00
Contractor Principals: Gcoff Preisman,
Brent LeVander, and Greg Kerr
Contract Term(s): 300 days
Source Selection Method: Job Order Contracting Procurement
(2) Description of the Goocls and Services to he provided:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-352.02(b)(2), as amended, I have enclosed for
consideration the Job Order Contract ("JOC") for the Electrical Panels at the James
Creek project located at 1265 Half Street, Southwest quadrant of Washington, DC (the
“Project”)
(3) A description of the selection process, including the number of offerors, the
evaluation criteria, the evaluation results, and the basis for selecting the
proposed contractor:
DCHA has determined that the proposed contract meets the procurement and
selection requirements applicable to DCHA.
The JOC procurement is a duly recognized procurement method that allows DCHA to
select numerous construction contractors for multi-year contracts. This method allows
DCHA to undertake a wide variety of renovation, repair and construction projects
throughout its portfolio without having to specify the projects on which a particular
contractor will work. Under the JOC, the contractor receives from DCHA an approved
Detailed Scope of Work and the contractor prepares a cost proposal using a construction
catalog which contains a range of construction and construction-related tasks and prices.
Fach task has a complete and detailed description, an established unit of measure, and an
established unit price. ‘The unit price includes the direct cost of labor. materials. and
equipment.
On Sunday. April 14. 2019, DCHA advertised an Invitation for Bid (“FB”) with
Solicitation Number, IFB-2019, a Request for Job Order Contractors in the Washington
Post, Afro American, The Current Newspaper, The Washington Informer. Hill Rag. El
Tiempo Latino, and Eastofthe River. Copies were mailed to all District Government
Certified Business Entity members and all District ofColumbia Department of Housing
and Community Development (“DHCD”) Section 3 vendors.
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 The procurement solicited bids from qualified construction companies who had the
capacity, experionce. staff. and ability to undertake numerous projects. In addition. the
solicitation stated that DCHA would award a one-year base contract with options to
award four additional one-year contracts, based on satisfactory performance.
Jn response to the IFB-2019 solicitation, DCHA received bids from thirteen (13) firms
and made thirteen (13) awards.' Among those selected. DCHA awarded a JOC to TMG
under Solicitation Number 0010-2019 for a one-year base contract with a four
optional Annual contract to renew with ¢ minimum contract amount of $:
maximum contract amount of $3,000,000 with a maximum aggregate contract total
amountof $15,000,000.
Accordingly, DCIIA has an existing JOC with Centcnnial and has provided Centennial
with a Detailed Scope of Work for the Project. Centennial has evaluated the scope of
work and has submitted a price of $2,068,080.00 to construct the Project.
‘The initiation and completion of the required work arc clearly within the scope ofthe
services to be provided by the procured contractor. The scope of work for the Project
contains sufficient details and plans. DCHA will pay for such services with proceeds
from the District of Columbia Public Housing Rehabilitation Fund.
(4) Background and qualificationsof the proposed contractor:
Since award of the JOC to Centennial on August 29, 2019, DCHA has awarded 17
individual task orders with a total value of $7,076,004.54. Centennial has successfully
completed this work on time and within budget for these projects
(8) Performance standards and expected outcomesof the proposed contract:
DCHA expects thal the Project will be constructed according to approved construction
documents and consistent with all District code and building regulations. The contractor
is also responsible for meeting LSBDE subcontracting goals and employment goals as
required by DCHA and the District.
(6) Description ofthe funding source for the proposed agreement anda
certification that the proposed agreement is consistent with the
District's financial plan and budget:
‘The funding source for the proposed agreement wil) be capital funds appropriated
by the Council of the District of Columbia in the FY 2023 Approved Budget and
Financial Plan.
>Of the efeven (11) firms that submitted bids, six (6) firms submitted multiple bids.
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 (7) Acertificatiunoflegal sufficiency:
The Legal Sufficiency Memorandum is attached.
(8) A certification that the proposed contractor's/proposed owner is in
compliance with District tax laws:
The District tax law compliance certification is attached.
(9) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small or
disadvantaged business enterprise.
Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. is: N/A.
{10) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currenily
debarred from providing services or good to the District or federal
government:
DCHA’s Office of Administrative Service has conducted a federal and local
search of Centennial and has found no evidence of federal or District
debarment
(11) A Certification that the contractor is currently not, and will not, be in
violation of District of Columbia Code §1-1163.344 regarding prohibited
contributions.
‘The §1-1163.34a certification is attached.
(2) Where the contract, if executed, will be made available online:
Available on DCHA website.
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 District of Columbia Housing Authority
300 7" Street, SW, 10" Floor, Washington, DC 20024.
202-535-1600
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brenda Donald
Executive Director
FROM: Andrea Powell
Deputy General Counsel
DATE July 3. 2023
SUBJECT: — Proposed Contract for Electric Panels at the James Creek Project between DCHA and
Centennial Contractors Enterprises Inc. (“Centennial”) to be submitted to the Council
for the District of Columbia for approval pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-
352.02(a)(1), as amended
1, Procurement Process
[have enclosed for consideration by the Council of the District of Columbia, the Council (
Summary for a proposed contract, in the amount of Two Million ight Thousand Eighty
00/00 Dollars ($2,068,080.00) between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (“DCTIA") and
Centennial. This proposed contract is to provide electric panels at DCHA's James Creek project.
DCHA plans to enter into the contract with Centennial for construction, repair and replacement
services using capital funds appropriated by the Councilofthe District of Columbia in the FY23
Approved Budget and Financial Plan.
On April 14, 2029, DCHA advertised an Invitation for Bid (“IFB”} with Solicitation Number, IFB-
2019, a Request for Job Order Contractors. The DCHA procurement solicited bids from qualified
construction companies who had the capacity, experience. staff, and ability to undertake numerous
projects. In addition. the solicitation stated that DCHA would award a one-year base contraet with
options to award four additional one-year contracts, hased on satisfactory performance.
In response to the IFB-2019 solicilation, DCHA received bids from thirteen (13) firms and made
thirteen (13) awards.’ DCHA determined that Centennial mat the technicat requirements and has
relevant experience working on multifamily housing projects similar to the housing developments
owned by DCHA and therefore is qualified and capable of providing DCHA’s required construction.
repair and replacement services.
' Ofthe eleven (11) firms that submitted bids, six (6) firms submitted multiple bids.
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2. Description of Proposed Contract
The proposed Job Order Contract (JOC Project Number BJ74-DC17.01) between DCHA and
Centenmial (“Contract”) is for elecizie pancls at DCHA’s James Creek project. The Contract will be up
to a maximum amount of Two Million Sixty-Bight Thousand Eighty and 00/00 Dollars
($2.068,080.00), The lengthofthe Contract will be a one year base contract with four optional annul
contract renewals. The scope of work in the Contract contains sufficient details and plans. DCHA will
fund the Contract with funds appropriated by the Council ofthe District of Columbia in the FY23
Approved Budget and Financial Plan.
3. Legal Review
The DCHA Office of the General Counsel (OGC) has reviewed the proposed Contract with Centennial
for legal sufficiency. The review indicates that DCHA followed a competitive process in making the
award to Centennial. OGC's review of the Contract indicated that it is legally sufficient. In addition
we are not aware of any pending legal claims of Centennial against DCHA
The Contract term is not to exceed one year and the Contract will be funded with an allocation from the
District of Columbia Public Housing Rehabilitation Fund in the FY23 budget from the Council of the
District of Columbia. Accordingly, the Contract must be submitted to the District Council for review
and approval in accordance wilh D.C. Code § 2-352.02(a)(1).
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
\
(NST
Andrea Powell
Deputy General Counsel
District of Columbia Housing Authority
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RESOLUTION 19-20
 RESOLUTION 19-20
TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION OF MULTIPLE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING
(JOC} CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, Disirict of Columbia Housing Authority (“DCHA’), its instrumentalities
and affiliates require a large capacity of coniracts to accomplish various projects for
repair, alteration, modemization, maintenance, rehabilitation, demolition, construction
and environmental services at various properties;
WHEREAS, on April 14, 2019, DCHA advertised an Invitation for Bid (FB) in
The Washington Post, Afro American, The Current Newspaper, The Washington
informer, Hilf Rag, Et Tiempo Latino and East of the River, Copies were emailed to all
District Government Certified Business Entity members and all District of Columbia
Department of Housing and Community Development (’DHCD") Section 3 vendors;
WHEREAS, on April 15, 2019, Solicitation No.’s 0007-2019, 0008-2019, 0009-
2019, 0010-2019, 0071-2019, 0012-2019, 0013-2019, 0014-2019, 0015-2019, 0016-
2019, 0017-2019, 0018-2019 and 0019-2019 for Job Order Contract (JOC) General
Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, Asbestos Testing & Abatement and Lead Testing
& Abatement for repair, alteration, modernization, maintenance, rehabilitation,
demolition and construction of infrastructure, buildings and structures by means of Job
Orders issued under JOC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts (“JOC
Contract’) was issued to the Department of Small and Local Business Development,
bidders interested in doing business with DCHA, posted to the DCHA Website and
issued directly to thirteen (13) firms;
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2019, DCHA hosted a mandatory pre-bid conference,
and seventy-one (71) interested firms attended;
WHEREAS, by May 30, 2019, DCHA received eighty-seven (87) bids;
WHEREAS, the solicitation stated that multiple awards would be made to the
firms with reasonable and competitively bid adjustment factors in accordance with the
requirements of the solicitation; fimited to only one (1) award fo any single Contractor,
WHEREAS, based on the bids and the results of the bid review and validation
process, DCHA determined that thirteen (13) Contractors: TMG, Micon Construction
inc., Padula Construction Company, Itreno Construction Co., Inc., Consys, Inc., Vigl
Contracting, inc., Autumn General Contracting, LLC, Montage, Inc. Centennial
Contractors, Mo Construction, C & A Elecitic, Inc., RSC Electrical & Mechanical and
ALL. Merton, Inc. met tha reasonable and competitive bid requirements of the iFB and
qualified as capable of providing JOG servicesfor the trades bid; and
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RESOLUTION 19.20
TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION
OF MULTIPLE JOS ORDER CONTRACTING
(oc) CONTRACTS
WHEREAS, DCHA performed a review of the Federal Systems Award
Management and the District's Excluded Parties List on June 18, 2019, and has
determined that above listed firms do not appear on that list.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Commissioners of
Distrlet of Columbla Housing Authority hereby authorizes the Executive Director to
execule thirteen (13) contracts to provide repair, alteration, modemization,
maintenance, rehabilitation, demolition and construction of infrastructure, oulfdings and
structures by means of Job Orders issued under JOC Indefinite Delivery Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) contracts (‘JOC Contract’) at various properties owned by or done on
behalf of, the Authority or any of its instrumentalities or affiliates, for a period of up to
five (5) years, based upon one (1) base year with four (4) one-year options, in the
minimum aggregate amount of Three Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars
$325,000.00 not to exceed the maximum aggregate amount of Thrae Hundred Eighty
Mition Dollars $380,000,000.00, subject to the availability of funding as follows:
DIMEeeeae: Bit
‘Contract COTE ASCE TA | vile eI |
(Min Sree tclace Value Cael od 1 E i
0007-2018 | TMG $25,000 $10,000,000 $50,000,000
0007-2018 || Mican Construction
Inc. s $25,000 | $10,000,000 $50,000,000
0007-2019|Padula Construction Company $25,000 $10,000,000 $50,000,000
0008-2019 | Irrano Construction Go, In. $25,000 | $7,000,000 | $35,000,000
0008-2019 | coneys, Ine. | $26,000 $7,000,000 $35,900,000
0009-2018 | viet Contracting, inc. __$25,000 | $5,000,000 | $26,000,000
0008-2019 | Autumn General Contracting, LLC $25,000 $5,000,000 $25,000,000
0010-2019 | Montage, Ino. | $25,000 |$9,000,000 | $18,000,000
0010-2018 | Centennial Contactors $28,000 "$3,000,000 " $15,000,000
0011-2013 | Mo Construction. | $25,000 | $1,000,000 | $8,000,000
012.2019|C &AElecti, Inc. "| ¢25,000 | 96,000,000 $28,000,000
0013-2019 | Ne Award | $28,000 | $3,000,000 | $15,000,000
&Mechanical
0014-2019 | RSC Eleotrcal " $25,000 $6,000,000 §25,000,000
0014-2019 Tau Merton, Inc. 25,000 $5,000,000 $25,000,000
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RESOLUTION 19-20
‘TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTION
‘OF MULTIPLE JOB ORDER CONTRACTING
(OC) CONTRACTS
omer Canin
Ninian ieee AUN AUCs
0015-2019 No Award $25,000 $8,000,000 $18,000,000
0016-2019 |No Award
{ { $26,000 || $10,000,000 { $50,009,000
0017-2019 No Award $25,000 $5,000,000 $25,000,000
0018-2019 | No Award $25,000 | $10,000,000| $60,000,000
0019-2019 No Award $25,000 | $5,000,000 $25,000,000
PROVIDED HOWEVER, that, notwithstanding the Maximum Contract Values set
forth above, the Executive Director shall not initiate any work under any contract
authorized hereunder, unless the cost of such work is fully funded by (i) funds in-hand,
and/or {il) funds committed, in writing by financial institution or governmental authority,
or allocated by public bedy, and expected to be received before a task order is issued to
initiate such work; and
PROVIDED FURTHER, that DCHA has on-hand, including as a part of its
approved District and Federal Capital Funds Budgets, funds in the aggregate amount of
Fifty-Two Miliion Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars ($52,035,000.00), from which it expect fo
fund work under contracts authorized hereby for the balance of FY 2019; and, In
addition, the Council of the District of Columbia has approved an allocation of T