MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 5, 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. M0004 to Contract No. CW101636 with Veterans on the Rise to
exercise option year one in the not-to-exceed amount of $1,910,178.60. The period of performance
is from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, Veterans on the Rise shall continue to provide case management
services for families in the Department of Human Services Family Rehousing and Stabilization
Program.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have
your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Contracting and
Procurement, at 202-724-8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 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
(Options)
(A) Human Care Agreement (HCA) Number: CW101636
Proposed Provider: Veterans on the Rise
HCA Amount (Option Amount): Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $1,910,178.60
Term of Human Care Agreement: October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024
Option Period One
Type of Contract: HCA under which task orders are to be issued for
District requirements.
(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 deemed approved by the Council CA25-0180
(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):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates Veterans on the Rise is current with its District taxes
as of July 6, 2023.
(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:
Per the funding certification, the DHS Agency Fiscal Officer certified that funds are available in the
Fiscal Year 2024 budget to fund the contract.
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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 6, 2023 Notice Number: L0009759482
VETERANS ON THE RISE FEIN: **-***2433
5002 SHERIFF RD NE Case ID: 1573828
WASHINGTON DC 20019-5530
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)
PY
§ 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 HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Agency Fiscal Office
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Interim Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Support Services Cluster
FROM: Hayden Bernard
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of Human Services
DATE August 21, 2023
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Veterans on the Rise - Contract # CW101636
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $1,910,178.60 is included in the District’s
Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 to fund the costs associated with the Department of Human
Services Contract with Veterans on the Rise for the Family Rehousing Stabilization Program. This certification
supports The Veterans on the Rise contract during the period from 10/01/23 – 09/30/24. The fund allocation is as
follows:
Vendor: Veterans on the Rise Contract #: CW101636
Fiscal Year 2024 Funding: 10/01/23 – 09/30/24
DIFS
DIFS DIFS DIFS
Agency Fund Index PCA Object Cost Amount
Fund Program Account
Center
JA0 100 AHFRR HCRRF 501 1010001 70343 700198 7141002 $1,910,178.60
FY 2024 Contract Total: $1,910,178.60
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) 671-4240.
 1. Contract Number Page of Pages
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Purchase Order/Requisition
CW101636
5. Solicitation Caption
I
I 7
No. [family Rehousing and Stabilization
M0004 October 1, 2023
Program (FRSP)
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement Department of Human Services Family Services
On behalf of Department of Human Services Administration
64 New York Ave, NE 6th FL 64 New York Ave, NE 6th FL
Washington, DC 20002 Washington, DC 20002
8.Name and Address or t.;ontractor tNo. street, cny, county, s ate ana zip ':JA. Amenament or ::;011cItatIon NO.
code)
�B. Datea l ;:,ee Item 11)
Veterans on the Rise, Inc.
1 UA. Moa1tIcatIon or t.;ontracuuraer No.
5002 Sheriff Road NE
X CWI01636
Washington, DC 20019
POC: David Kurtz dkurtz@vetsontherise.org 1 uts. uatea l ::;ee item 1 ;j)
10/01/22
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. Offerors
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 modification 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 modification or fax, provided each modification 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 change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority):
B. 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
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etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.1
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to the authority of:
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2 -Exercise Option Period One
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor _ is not� 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.)
I. In accordance with Human Care Agreement No. CW 10 I 636, Section D.3, Option to Extend the Term of the Agreement, the Government of the
District of Columbia hereby exercises Option Period One ( 1) to extend the term of this Human Care Agreement from October I, 2023 through
September 30, 2024 in the not-to-exceed amount ofSl,910,178.60, per Attachment A below. Services to be performed are subject to the issuance of
task orders. Funding will be encumbered on each task order.
2. lo accordance with Section H.2 "Department of Labor Wage Determinations", the US Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 20 J
5-4281, Revision No. 27, dated June 30, 2023 is incorporated by reference and available at: https://sam.gov/wage-detennination/20 J 5-4281 /27
3. In accordance with the Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006, the District of Columbia 2023 Living Wage rate is adjusted to $16.50 per hour
effective January 1, 2023 until June 30, 2023. Effective July l, 2023, the District's Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $17.00 per
hour. The 2023 Living Wage Notice and Fact Sheet are hereby incorporated by reference:
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2023 Living Wage NQtice Qf.;ll (gc,gQv)
2023 Livilw Waf1c Fact Sheet I ocn (dc.f1ov)
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 1OA remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Veterans on tee Rise, Inc.
By; David A. Kurtz, Exec. Director Marketa Nicholson
15B Coetv� 15C. Date 16B. District of Columbia 16C. Date Signed
� Executiv ;Signed
By; . '
Director 7/17/23
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
(Slanature of oerson authorized to slan
 CW101636
Modification M0004
ATTACHMENT A
ws:
Section B.4 Price Schedule — Family Rehousing and Stabilization is modified as follo
Change From:
B.4.2 A. Option Period One Case Management — Firm Fixed Unit Price
\Contract
SERVICE Number of| Not-To- No. of Total Price
ILine Item d Months
o.(CLIN | DESCRIPTION Personnel | Excee
‘Monthly
Rate
12
1001 Program Director
I $6,571.24 $78,854.94
1002 Program Manager 1 12
$9,746.37 $116,956.40
1003 Case Manager Supervisor 2 12
$8,556.72 $102,680.60
1
Case Manager
8 $62,549.30 i $750,591.60
1005 Housing Coordinator 1 12
$7,961.89 $95,542.70
1006 HMIS Admin/Data Specialist 1 2
$6,177.42 $74,129.00
1007 Employment Specialist 1 12
$7,961.89 $95,542.70
Amount _ $1,314,297.94
[Option Period One Not-to-exceed Case Management Services Total
nce costs including Workers Compensation, employer
keThe Provider's rates shall include overhead, profi all insuradirect
jpayroll taxes (FICA, Medicare, Federal and State) and other costs.
|All nonprofits organization’s fixed rates shall be fully loaded and include the organization’ unexpired NICRA. Ifa
|nonprofit organization does not have an unexpiredisNICRA , the nonprofit organization may elect to be compensated for
of 10%ofall direct costs under this contract; (2) By t cost
fndirect costs: (1) As calculated using a de minim rate DHS; (3) As calculated with the same percentage indirec
egoliating a new percentage indirect cost rate with theDistrict agenc
fate as the yonprofit organization negotiated with any y witin the past 2 years; or (4) As calculated with
zation's
certified public accountant using the nonprofit organiGuidan
percentage rate and base amount, determined by apreced Unifo rm ce, and
Lundited financial statements from the immediatelyant. ing fiscal year, pursuant to the OMB
certified in writing by the certified public account
B.4.1 B, Option Period One Incentives
‘ontract @ B) © @)
ine Item| Item Description |Estimated Number| Unit Monthly — [Number of| Total Price
(0. (CLIN)| of Clients that will |Maximum Incentive| Months
receive Incentives_| Amount Per Client (AxBx©)
1008 _| Client Incentives NTE5Clients NTE $2,000 12 (TE $120,000
1009 | Provider Incentives NTE5 Clients