MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
August 17, 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. M007 to Contract No. CW85352 with Public Consulting Group, LLC
("PCG") to exercise option year three in the amount of $1,968,938. The period of performance is
from September 13, 2023 to September 12, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, PCG shall continue to operate a claims and payment
management system and provide other administrative functions for the Department of Health Care
Finance and other partner agencies that receive Medicaid reimbursements or are responsible for
operational functions of the Medicaid Program, which serves eligible District residents.
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 Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-
8759.
I look forward to the Council's favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
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
(Option)
(A) Contract Number: CW85352
Proposed Contractor: Public Consulting Group LLC.
Contract Amount (Option Period Three): $1,968,938
Term of Contract: September 13, 2023 through September 12, 2024
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
(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:
Base Period Amount: $1,855,372
(September 13, 2020 through September 12, 2021)
Council Approval CA23-0754
Option Period One Amount: $1,892,480
(September 13, 2021 through September 12, 2022)
Council Approval CA24-0182
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): The amount for option period one
exceeds the price for the base period due to the inflationary factors related to the cost of operating a
business using the Consumer Price Index inflation that measures the average change over time in
the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
Option Period Two Amount: $1,930,330
(September 13, 2022 through September 12, 2023)
Council Approval CA24-0620
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): The amount for option period two
exceeds the price for the base period due to the inflationary factors related to the cost of operating a
business using the Consumer Price Index inflation that measures the average change over time in
the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
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Option Period Three Amount: $1,968,938
(September 13, 2023 through September 12, 2024)
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): The amount for option period three
exceeds the price for the base period due to the inflationary factors related to the cost of operating a
business using the Consumer Price Index inflation that measures the average change over time in
the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
Option Period Four Amount: $2,008,318
(September 13, 2024 through September 12, 2025)
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): The amount for option period four
exceeds the price for the base period due to the inflationary factors related to the cost of operating a
business using the Consumer Price Index inflation that measures the average change over time in
the prices paid by urban consumers for a market basket of consumer goods and services.
(C) A statement that 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):
On July 18, 2023, the Citywide Clean Hands database certified that the Contractor is current with its
District taxes.
(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:
The Department of Health Care Finance Agency Fiscal Officer certified that funding in the amount
of $1,968,938 is available to support the contract for administrative organization services.
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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: July 18, 2023 Notice Number: L0009789700
PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC FEIN: **-***2913
148 STATE STREET 10TH FLOO Case ID: 1580001
BOSTON MA 02109
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
Department of Health Care Finance
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Interim Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Support Services Cluster
FROM: Darrin Shaffer
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of Health Care Finance
DATE: May 22, 2023
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Public Consulting Group (PCG) – ASO contract
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $1,968,938.00 is included in the District’s
Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 to fund the costs associated with the Department of Health
Care Finance’s (DHCF) ASO Contract. This certification supports the Public Consulting Group (PCG)
Administrative Services Organization (ASO) contract cost from September 13, 2023 to September 12, 2024. The
fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: Public Consulting Group LLC Contract #: CW85352
Fiscal Year 2023 Funding: 09/13/23 – 09/30/23
Agency Fund Account Program Cost Center Project Award Amount
HT0 1010001 7132001 700093 70262 Blank Blank $53,084.07
HT0 4025002 7132001 700093 70262 200881 2000723 $43,432.43
HT0 1010001 7132001 700087 70261 Blank Blank $1,061.72
HT0 4025002 7132001 700087 70261 200881 2000723 $868.68
FY 2023 Contract Total: $98,446.90
Fiscal Year 2024 Funding: 10/1/23 – 09/12/24
Agency Fund Account Program Cost Center Project Award Amount
HT0 1010001 7132001 700093 70262 Blank Blank $1,028,770.10
HT0 4025002 7132001 700093 70262 200881 2000723 $841,721.00
FY 2024 Contract Total: $1,870,491.10
Upon approval of the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor and completion of
the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 442-9079.
441 4th St. NW, Suite 900 South, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 442-5988 FAX (202) 478-1373
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT CW85352 1 2
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
Administrative Services
M007 September 13, 2023 Organization
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement Department of Health Care Finance
441 4th Street NW, Suite 700S Office of the Chief Operating Officer
Washington, DC 20001 441 4th Street NW, 900S
Washington, DC 20001
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
Public Consulting Group LLC. 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
148 State Street, 10th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02109 X CW85352
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
Code Facility 09/11/2023
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 following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning __________ copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT 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 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 CONTRACT/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Contract Modifications
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
X District of Columbia Municipal Regulations 3601.2 C Bilateral Contract Modification and Agreement between parties.
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not required is required to sign this document and return one (1) copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
Contract No. CW58352 is hereby modified as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section F.2 of the contract, the District hereby exercises option period three for the period of
performance from September 13, 2023 through September 12, 2024 in the amount of $1,968,938.
2. Attachment A: B.3.3 Price Schedule – Option Period Three
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is 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
Jarad Dorsey
15B. Name of Contractor 15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia 16C. Date Signed
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
CW85352 – Administrative Services Organization (ASO)
M007 – Exercise Option Period Three
B.3.3 PRICE SCHEDULE
Option Period Three (3)
Contract Line Item Description Unit Total Price
Item (CLIN)
3001 Operations and Maintenance ASO 12 months $1,968,938.00
(Section C.5.9)