MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
November 22, 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 202of the Procurement Practices ReformAct 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. 4 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-00011 with Bennett Group, Inc.,
to exercise option year three in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000. The period of
performance is from December 31, 2023, through December 30, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, Bennett Group, Inc., will continue to provide on-call
construction, repair, and replacement services at schools, parks, recreation facilities, municipal
buildings, fire and police stations, short-term family housing units, and other public locations
under its contract with the Department of General Services (“DGS”).
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
contact Delano Hunter, Director, DGS, or have your staff contact George G. Lewis, Chief of
Contracts and Procurement, DGS, at (202) 727-2800,
[look forward to the Council’s favorable considerationofthis contract modification.
Sincerely,
Mbriel Howser
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
____________________________________________________________________________________
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)
Modification No. 4 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I for On-Call Construction, Repair
and Replacement (“CRR”) Services
Exercise of Option Year 003
(A) Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Modification No. 4 to exercise Option Year 003
Proposed Contractor: Bennett Group, Inc. (the “Contractor”)
Proposed Contract Amount
(Option Year 003): Guaranteed Minimum: $50
Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) Amount: $5,000,000
Term of Contract
(Option Year 003): December 31, 2023, through December 30, 2024
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (“IDIQ”)
(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:
Contract (Base Year): DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Council Approval: CA23-0794, December 31, 2020
Contract Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Partial Exercise of Option Year 001: Modification No. 1
Option Year 001 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; Aggregate NTE: $990,000
Full Exercise of Option Year 001: Modification No. 2
Council Approval: B24-0862, June 28, 2022
Option Year 001 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; Aggregate NTE: $5,000,000
Exercise of Option Year 002: Modification No. 3
Council Approval: CA24-0707, November 10, 2022
Option Year 002 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Exercise of Option Year 003: Proposed Modification No. 4
Proposed Option Year 003 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
(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 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 guaranteed minimum value of $50 of
proposed Modification No. 4 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.
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: November 8, 2023 Notice Number: L0010433327
BENNETT GROUP INC FEIN: **-***6914
1230 31ST ST NW Case ID: 1721837
WASHINGTON DC 20007-3400
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
CO
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 GENERAL SERVICES
Memorandum
To: Delano Hunter
Acting Director
From: Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services
Reference: On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (CRR) Services
Modification No. 4 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I with
Bennett Group, Inc.
Exercise of Option Year 003
Date: November 9, 2023
Subject: Fiscal Sufficiency Review
In my capacity as the Agency Fiscal Officer of the Department of General Services (the
“Department”), I hereby certify that Modification No. 4 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
for On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement Services between the Department and
Bennett Group, Inc. (the “Contractor”) with a Not-To-Exceed (“NTE”) value of
$5,000,000.00 has a guaranteed minimum value of $50.00 that is consistent with the
Department’s current budget and that adequate funds are available in the budget for the
expenditure. The $50.00 minimum value is hereby certified.
Funds supporting individual task order agreements, above the minimum amount certified of $50.00,
to be issued against the base period (“Base Period”) and four (4) one-year option periods (“Option
Years”) aggregate NTE value of $5,000,000.00, will be reviewed for certification and approval at
the time of issuance of any such task order agreements. Each task order is subject to availability of
appropriated funds. Task orders, ineligible for capital expenditure, will be funded under the
Department of General Services (DGS) operating budget, if funding is available.
The Department of General Services (AM0-Owner/ Implementing AGY) has $50.00 in its
cumulative capital budget allotment balance.
Fiscal Sufficiency Review
On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (CRR) Services
Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-00001I
Modification No. 4 – Exercise of Option Year 003
The PASS information is attached/ below:
Project Number/ Fund Imp. Owner RK/PO Amount Comments
Name Subtask AY Detail Agency Agency
100144 04.01(A9034.A9034.PREV N/A 3030300 AM0 AM0 RK258273 $50.00
(AM0.PL902C.CR ENTATIVE/CRITICAL
ITICAL SYSTEM CAPITAL POOL
REPLACEMENT) CNSTR.PREVENTATIVE/
CRITICAL CAPITAL
POOL CNSTN)
Total $50.00
for AHB
_____________________________
Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services
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. 4 to Basic Ordering Agreement for On-Call Construction,
Repair & Replacement Services
Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Contractor: Bennett Group, Inc.
DATE: November 16, 2023
_____________________________________________________________________________
This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Modification No. 4
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
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT TC SONTRRGT NO Fooe of Poa ee
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TWODIFICATION NOWEER EFFECTIVE DATE i‘ PURCHASE REQUISITION NO. S-CRPTION
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Department of General Services Deparment of General Services
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J: NAME AND ADORESS OFCONTRACTOR (Nonbar, areal, coun, Sas and ZIP Code} "AMENOMENT OF SOLICITATION NOWGER
Bennett Group ine. [bs DATED (SEE TEM TTY
1250 31st Sect, NW
Washington, DC 20007 HK. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTIOROER NOWBER
At: Kolar Bowen _ JPCAM20.68-RFO.00011
Emat: Kbowen@bennetoupd.com 0B. DATED (SEE TTEM 13)
loecember 31, 2020
Ti. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTSOF SOLICITATIONS
|— Jif above nuriboredcolciaion sartendedassetfortin Rem14 The hou anddaespectied or receiptofOfers [Jsoxended.| nolextended
[Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hourand date specified inthe soctaton or as smended, byoneof the folowing methods:
|e) Bycompleting items 8 and 15, and returning ‘copiesofthe amendment; (b) By acknowledging receiptof his amendment on each copy of
Ine offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or electronie communication which includes a reference tothe solictation and amendment numbers. FAILURE.
JOF 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. Ifby vitue ofthis amendment you desire to change an offer already submited, such change
Jmaybe made by letteror electronic communication, provided each leter or electronic communication makes reference tothe solictaton and this
Jamendment, and is received prior to the opening hourand date specified
2. Accounting and Appropriation Data (fRequred)
75. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTSTORDERS.
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACTIORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.
TRERKTA. THIS CHANGE ORDERIS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify auhoriy) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE
ONE {CONTRACT ORDER NUMBER IN ITEM 10A,
|S. THE ABOVE NUWBERED CONTRACTIORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADNINISTRATIVE CHANGES (auch as changes m paying
ltfice, appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14
[C- THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF
[D- OTHER (Spec ype of modification and authoriy)
[Tite27 DCMR Section 4728 and Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFO-00011
JEsmPoRTaNT: concer — [snot 7_copyie
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[f& DESCRIPTION OF AMENOMENTINODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, incloding solcltalon/contract subject matior where Teastbla)
|Basic OrderingAgreement(BOA) No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I for On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement ("CRR") Services is hereby modified as
lows:
11 Exercise of Option Year 03: In accordance with Section 1.8 ofthe Contract (Basic Ordering Agreement, or "BOA"), the Department hereby exercises
(Option Year003 and extendsthe term ofthe BOA through December 20, 2024. The ful temofOption Year 003s from December 31, 2023, through
December 30, 2024. The continuation ofservices beyond September 20, 2024, Is subject o the availabiltyofappropriated FY25 budget funding
2 Minimum Guaranteed & Notto-Exceed ("NTE") Value of Agreement. Inaccordancewith Section Nos. 1.8& 1.9 ofthe BOA, the Contractor shall be
‘entitled to receive a minimum of $50.00. The Contract has an aggregate NTE amount of $5,000,000.00 for Option Year 003forll services to be
provided underthis BOA. Al work willbe awarded and released on a competitive basis through individual task order agreements.
3 Terms &Conditions. Exceptas provided herein, all terms andconditions ofthe document referenced in ilem9A or 10A, as heretofore changed,
© remains unchangedandin fll force and effect.
4 Release. It is mutually agreed tha in exchangefor this Change Order andother considerations, the Contractor hereby releases, waives, settles, and
holds the Department harmless from any andall actual or potential claims or demands for delays, disruptions, addtional work, addtional ime, addtional
‘cost, contract extensions, compensationsorliabllty underany theory, whether known or unknown, thatthe Contractor may have now or inthe future
‘against the Department arising from or out of, ¢ consequenceorresult of, eating to or in any manner connected with this Change Order, the above-
referenced Project. and the Contract Work
FSA. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or pant) [16K NAMEANDTILE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or piri)
Kolar Bowen. Obaidullah Ranjbar, Contracting Officer
Shela 1]
F1GB. CONTRACTORIOFFEROR [15C-DATE SIGNED |T65. DISTRICT
OFCOLUMBIA F6C, DATE SIGNED
[2 “TSianatureof person authorized 0 sign) {Signature ofContracting Officer)
(Continvation)
CONTRACT NUMBER Modification Number Page of Pages
DCAM.20-€8-RF0.00011 Modification No.4 202
5, Agrooment RECAP:
Basle Ordering Agreement Executed on December 31, 2020 $5,000,000.00
Moditiestion No.1 Modiistion No.1(Panta Execs ofOption Year001) 990,000.00
Modiication No.2 ‘Mocifiation No. 2(Fullxercte
of Option Yea 001) $5,000,000.00
ModiiestionNo.3 Modiiation No.3(Exercise
ofOptionYear 002) $5,000,000.00
Modiiation No.& Proposed Modifiation No. (Errcs ofOptionYar003) $5,000,000.00