MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 18, 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 Councilofthe District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M02 to Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P with Sequoia Row
Consulting, LLC to exercise option year two. The contract’s option year two includes a not-to-
exceed amount of $5,000,000 with a period of performance from October 1, 2023, through
September 30, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC will continue to provide various
interior and exterior general maintenance and repair services related to concentrated work order
reduction efforts including emergency response, routine services, preventative maintenance
services, and project-driven work under its contract with the Department of General Services
(“DGS”).
If you have any questions regarding the proposed contract modification, please contact Delano
Hunter, Acting Director of DGS, or George G. Lewis, DGS’ Chief ofContracts and Procurement,
at (202) 727-2800.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable considerationofthis contract modification.
Sincerely,
Murifl Bows
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)
Modification No. M02 to Exercise Option Year Two (OY2) of Contract for
DGS Services Schedule Pre-qualification of General Contractors, Skilled/Unskilled Trade
Subcontractors & Related Facility Maintenance, Repair & Other Specialized Service Contractors
(A) Contract Number: DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P
Modification No. M02 to Exercise OY2
Proposed Contractor: Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC
(the “Contractor”)
Contract Amount (OY2): Guaranteed Minimum: $50
Maximum Not-To-Exceed (“NTE”): $5,000,000
Term of Contract (OY2): October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity
(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: Underlying Contract
Amount Approved: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $995,000
Option Year One: Modification No. M01
Amount Approved: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $995,000
Option Year Two: Proposed Modification No. M02
Proposed Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Explanation of difference from base period:
Pursuant to Section 1.6 of the Contract, the Department is opting to activate services for Option
Year Two, up to a non-guaranteed NTE Maximum Value of $5,000,000. This decision has been
made after careful consideration, with the Department's Contracting Officer providing written
justification expanding the NTE value of the Contract which aligns with the District's best interests.
This determination arises from the District's revised assessment of service requirements, primarily
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aimed at supporting ongoing work order ticket response and facilitating the reduction of critical
repair needs for both municipal and D.C. Public School facilities.
(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 that the Contractor is current with its District taxes.
The relevant certification is attached.
(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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the minimum value of $50 of proposed
Contract Modification No. M02 is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency 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 applicable Fiscal Sufficiency certification accompanies this
Council Package.
(E) A certification that the proposed contractor has not been determined to be in violation of
D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a:
Based upon a certification from the Contractor, the Contractor has not been determined to be in
violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a.
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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: August 28, 2023 Notice Number: L0009992842
SEQUOIA ROW CONSULTING FEIN: **-***0044
1717 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 1025 Case ID: 1609135
WASHINGTON DC 20006-3951
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
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)
§ 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 GENERAL SERVICES
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Memorandum
To: Delano Hunter
Director
Department of General Services
From: Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services
Reference: —DGS Services Schedule Pre-qualification ofGeneral Contractors, Skilled
/Unskilled Trade
Subcontractors & Related Facility Maintenance, Repair & Other Specialized Service
Contractors (Contract No.: DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P), Sequoia Row Consulting
Date: August 30, 2023
Subject: Fiscal Sufficiency Review
The proposed Modification No. 02 to the Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (“ID/IQ
”) Contract
DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P, for DGS Services Schedule Pre-qualification
of General Contractors,
Skilled/Unskilled Trade Subcontractors & Related Facility Maintenance, Repair &
Other Specialized
Service Contractors with Sequoia Row Consulting (the “Contractor”) has an annual guarant
eed ordering
minimum of $50.00 and non-guaranteed maximum Not-To-Exceed CNTE”
) ordering ceiling of
$5,000,000 for Fiscal Year 2024. The Contractor will provide Services pursuant
to the issuance of
individual Task Orders during the period of October 1, 2023, through September 30,
2024.
As the Agency Fiscal Officer ofthe Department, I hereby acknowledge that the Mayor's FY 2024 Budget
for Skilled/Unskilled Trade Subcontractors & Related Facility Maintenance, Repair & Other Specialized
Service Contractors includes funds for the proposed modification to the Contract with Sequoia Row
Consulting in the amountof $50.00, and funds supporting individual Task Orders, ifany, will be subject
to the availability of funding during Fiscal Year 2024. The Fiscal Year 2024 budget is in the process of
being approved and will require approval of Congress.
However, Iam unable to certify these funds until final approval of the Distric
t’s Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
and Financial Plan.
Department of General Services
‘The Department of General Services | 3924 Minnesota Avenue, N.E., Washin
gton, D.C. 20019
CONTRACTOR SELF-CERTIFICATION
Business Name* : Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC Tax ID* : 81-2510044
Business Mailing Address * : 1717 Pennsylvania Ave Ste1025
Select State/Region:________________________
Washington, DC Post Code:_____________________________
20006
List the name and title of the individual completing the form on behalf of the business. .
Business Title * : Managing Partner
Name * : Paul Lawrence
Email * : plawrence@sequoiarow.com
D.C. Law 22-250. Campaign Finance Reform Amendment Act of 2018. | D.C. Law Library (dccouncil.gov)
Since November 9, 2022, has the business entity or any of its Principals made a political contribution
to any of the following: (i) the Mayor, (ii) any candidate for Mayor, (iii) any political committee
affiliated with the Mayor or a candidate for Mayor, or (iv) any constituent-service program affiliated
with the Mayor? [yes/no]
Since November 9, 2022, has the business entity or any of its Principals made a political contribution
to any of the following: (i) the Attorney General, (ii) any candidate for Attorney General, or (iii) any
political committee affiliated with the Attorney General or a candidate for Attorney General? [yes/no]
Since November 9, 2022, has the business entity or any of its Principals made a political contribution
to any of the following: (i) any Councilmember, (ii) any candidate for Councilmember, (iii) any
political committee affiliated with a Councilmember or a candidate for Councilmember, or (iv) any
constituent-service program affiliated with a Council member? [yes/no]
Prior to the date of this of this Certification, has the business entity been determined to be in violation
of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a? [yes/no]
Is the business entity currently in violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a? [yes/no]
Does the business entity certify that it will not be in violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a?
[yes/no]
Who else will modify this certification for the business?
Modifier1:
Modifier2:
V002/01.04.2023
to certify that the information is accurate and complete.
Check to acknowledge that the business must always keep these records updated
Check to certify that the business entity currently is not and will not be in violation of the
Campaign Finance Reform Amendment Act of 2018 *
Swom tothisbefore mg thisPay of Weewre, 2023
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
___________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Thomas Wells
Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Certification
Proposed Modification No. M02 to the Basic Ordering Agreement for DGS Services
Schedule Pre-qualification of General Contractors, Skilled/Unskilled Trade
Subcontractors & Related Facility Maintenance, Repair, and Other Specialized Services
Contract Number: DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P
Contractor: Sequoia Row Consulting, LLC
DATE: September 7, 2023
_____________________________________________________________________________
This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Modification No.
M02 and has found it to be legally sufficient, subject to submission of: (i) any required materials
and Council approval; (ii) Council’s approval of the same; and (iii) a Fiscal Certification issued
by the Department of General Services’ Agency Fiscal Officer.
Please feel free to contact me at (202) 727-2800 with any questions.
____________________________
Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
3924 Minnesota Avenue NE, 6th Floor Washington DC 20019 | Telephone (202) 727-2800 | Fax (202) 727-7283
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P 1 2
2. Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Contract Caption
DGS Services Schedule Pre-qualification of General
Contractors, Skilled/Unskilled Trade Subcontractors & Related
02 1-Oct-2023
Facility Maintenance, Repair & Other Specialized Service
Contractors
6. Issued By: 7. Administered By (If other than line 6)
Department of General Services Department of General Services
Contracting and Procurement Division Facilities Management Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue NE, 5th Floor 3924 Minnesota Avenue NE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20019 Washington, DC 20019
Attention: Carla Haynes 202.727.4885 carla.haynes@dc.gov Attention: Sean Link PH: 202.698.1184 EMAIL: sean.link@dc.gov
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. Street, city, country, state and ZIP Code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
Sequoia Row Consulting 9B. Dated (See Item 11)
1155 F Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20004 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
Paul Lawrence | 202.559.8952 | plawrence@sequoiarow.com DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002P
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10B. Dated (See Item 13)
December 6, 2021
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 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 change order is issued pursuant to: (Specify Authority)
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