GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
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Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
June 20, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D. C. Official Code §2-352.02a, enclosed for consideration and approval by the
Council of the District of Columbia is proposed Modification No. Seven to Contract No.
CFOPD-21-C-011 with American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., to exercise
the remainder of option year three in the not to exceed amount of $1,600,000.00. The period of
performance is from July 6, 2024, to June 5, 2025.
Under the proposed modification, American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc., shall
continue to provide merchant processing services for American Express Card transactions on
behalf of Office of Finance and Treasury.
As always, I am available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed contract
action. In order to facilitate a response to any questions concerning the proposed contract action,
please have your staff contact Dorothy Whisler Fortune, Director of the Office of Contracts for
the Office of the Chief Financial Officer at (202) 442-8078.
Sincerely,
Glen Lee
cc: Nyasha Smith, Secretary, Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW * Suite 203 * Washington, DC 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
 COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(OPTION)
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 option summary is provided:
(1) The proposed contractor, contract amount, contract term, and contract type:
x Prime Contractor: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
x Subcontractor: Not Applicable
x Contract Amount: The proposed amount for the remainder of option year three is
$1,600,000.
x Unit and method of compensation: United States Dollars (USD) in accordance with the
contract.
x Contract Term: The contract has a base period of one (1) year with four (4), one (1) year
options. This proposed contract action will continue services from July 6, 2024, through
June 5, 2025.
x Contract Type: Requirements
(2) The identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period of the contract and any subsequent option
periods;
The OCFO executed the contract base year for a 12-month period from June 6, 2021, through June 5,
2022, in the not to exceed amount of $900,000, an amount less than $1 million; thus, Council approval
was not required. The OCFO exercised Option Year 1 of the contract for a 12-month period from June
6, 2022, through June 5, 2023, in the not to exceed amount of $900,000, an amount less than $1
million; thus, Council approval was not required. The OCFO exercised a portion of Option Year 2 of
the contract for a one-month period from June 6, 2023, through July 5, 2023, at no cost to the District;
thus, Council approval was not required. The Council of the District of Columbia approved the
remainder of Option Year 2 of the contract from July 6, 2023, through June 5, 2024, via CA25-0282 in
the amount of $1,200,000.00. The OCFO exercised a portion of Option Year 3 of the contract for a
one-month period from June 6, 2024, through July 5, 2024, at no cost to the District; thus, Council
approval was not required.
(3) A statement indicating that the contracting officer determined through the Citywide Clean
Hands Database that the contractor is current with its District taxes or has worked out and is
current with a payment schedule approved by the District, or that the contracting officer will
offset any outstanding amount pursuant to D.C. Official Code §2-353.01(a)(9):
A Citywide Clean Hands check was performed on American Express Travel Related Services
Company, Inc., and based on the results provided the Contracting Officer has determined that
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.is current. The Clean Hands compliance
document is included in this Council package.
(4) A statement indicating that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget
authority 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 funding certification is included in this Council package.
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AMERICAN EXPRESS TRAVEL RELTD SERV CO INC FEIN: *#.43497
2401 W BEHREND DR STE 55 Case ID: 5297995
PHOENIX AZ 85027-4145
CERTIFICATE
OFCLEANHANDS
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 ofEmployment
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
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Office of Management & Administration
MEMORANDUM
TO: Dorothy Fortune, Director
Office of Contracts
FROM: Nicole Dean Brown,
Budget Officer
DATE: December 12, 2023
SUBJECT: Funding Certification – American Express – CFOPD-21-C-011
This memorandum is to certify that funding is available within the Office of the Chief Financial
Officer (OCFO) annual operating budget in the amount of $4,800,000.00. This amount
represents the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th option periods of contract. Period of performance June 6, 2023, to
June 5, 2026.
A portion of the Contract will be billed to other District agencies via Inter Agency agreements.
The proposed contract will cross fiscal years. The FY2023 portion of the contract $492,800 ZDs
within the appropriated budget authority for the agency. FY2024 portion of $1,600,000 is
ZLWKLQWKHDSSURSULDWHGEXGJHWDXWKRULW\IRUWKHDJHQF\. FY25 portion of $1,600,000 is
contingent upon the approval of the FY2025 Appropriated Budget. FY26 portion of
$1,107,200 is contingent upon the approval of the FY2026 Appropriated Budget.
The proposed contract is consistent with the financial plan and budget that is proposed for
adoption in accordance with D.C. Code §47-392.01and §47-392.02.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Southwest Waterfront * 1100 4th Street, S.W.* Suite 770E * Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 442-8036 * Fax: (202) 442-6327 * www.cfo.dc.gov
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Office of the General Counsel
MEMORANDUM
TO: Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
THRU: David Tseng
General Counsel
nsel
FROM: Treva Saunders
Associate General Counsel,
Personnel and Procurement
DATE: June 17, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Legal Sufficiency
Contract No.: CFOPD-21-C-011
Contract Action: Option Year 3
Contractor: American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.
Contract NTE Amount: $1,600,000.00
Contract Purpose: To continue to provide merchant processing services for
American Express card transactions on behalf of OFT
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 442-7127.
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 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS
FOR
PRICE REASONABLENESS
AGENCY: Office of Finance and Treasury
CONTRACT NO: CFOPD-21-C-011
CONTRACTOR: American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc.
CAPTION: American Express Card Acceptance
FINDINGS
1. AUTHORIZATION:
D.C. Municipal Regulations Title 27 §3307 and PPRA §419
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Contracts
(District), on behalf of the Office of Finance and Treasury, has a need to continue its
agreement with American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc. for the use of
American Express cards by the District of Columbia residents.
3. ESTIMATED REASONABLE PRICE AND REASONABLENESS
DETERMINATION:
The estimated contract total price is not to exceed $1,600,000.00 for Option Year 3.
(a) The cost of this contract is of a type generally recognized as ordinary and
necessary for the conduct of the contractor or the performance of the contract.
(b) This contract includes the restraints or requirements imposed by generally
accepted sound business practices, arms-length bargaining, federal and District
laws and regulations, and contract terms and specifications.
(c) This action is an action that a prudent business person would take, considering
responsibilities to the owner of the business, employees, customers, the District,
and the public at large.
(d) There are no significant deviations from the established practices of the contractor
that may unjustifiably increase the contract costs.
(e) There are no other relevant factors that should be noted at this time.
4. JUSTIFICATION OF REASONABLENESS OF PRICE:
The Contracting Officer has performed an analysis to determine the reasonableness of the
price and the Contracting Officer has found that the price is fair and reasonable.
The Contracting Officer has compared prices of this contract with the independent
District cost estimate and has determined the price to be fair and reasonable.
5. CERTIFICATION BY CONTRACT SPECIALIST:
I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the above reasonableness
pricing is reasonable and in the best interest of the Government.
_____________________________________ _6/17/2024_______
Crystal Farmer-Linder Date
Contract Specialist
DETERMINATION
Based on the above reasonableness findings and cost price analysis, it is hereby
determined that the award of the proposed contract to American Express Travel Related
Services Company Inc., is reasonable and is in the best interest of the Government of the
District of Columbia.
____________________________________ June 17, 2024
______________________
Dorothy Whisler Fortune, Esq., CPPO Date
Contracting Officer
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS
FOR
CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY
AGENCY: Office of Finance and Treasury
CONTRACT NO: CFOPD-21-C-011
CONTRACTOR: American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc.
CAPTION: American Express Card Acceptance
1. AUTHORIZATION:
27 DCMR § 2200.4; PPRA § 301 (D.C. Official Code §2-353.01)
2. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Contracts
(District), on behalf of the Office of Finance and Treasury, has a need to continue its
agreement with American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc. for the use of
American Express cards by the District of Columbia residents.
3. ESTIMATED REASONABLE COST:
The estimated contract total price is not to exceed $1,600,000.00 for Option Year 3.
4. FACTS WHICH JUSTIFY CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY:
The contractor has:
(a) the financial resources adequate to perform the contract;
(b) the ability to perform the proposed schedules, taking into consideration all
existing commercial and governmental business commitments;
(c) a satisfactory performance record, as depicted in their past performance
references;
(d) a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics, as depicted in their past
performance references;
(e) a satisfactory record of compliance with the law, including licensing and tax
laws, labor laws, civil rights laws and First Source Employment Act;
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(f) the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls,
and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them;
(g) the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities
or the ability to obtain them;
(h) not exhibited a pattern of overcharging the District;
(i) the contractor does not have an outstanding debt with the District or Federal
government in delinquent status of more than the greater of $1,000 or 1% of
the contract value, up to $25,000; and
(j) the contractor is otherwise qualified and is eligible to receive an award under
applicable laws and rules.
5. CERTIFICATION BY THE CONTRACT SPECIALIST:
I hereby certify that the above findings are correct and complete to the best of my
knowledge.
6/17/2024_______ ___________________________________
Date Crystal Farmer-Linder
Contract Specialist
DETERMINATION
Based on the above findings, it is hereby determined that the Contractor is responsible in
accordance with the applicable regulations set forth above and award of the proposed
contract with American Express Travel Related Services Company Inc., is in the best
interest of the Government of the District of Columbia.
June 17, 2024
________________ ____________________________________
Date Dorothy Whisler Fortune, Esq., CPPO
Contracting Officer



         
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT CFOPD-21-C-011 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
American Express Card
Modification 7 See 16 C below Acceptance Services
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Contracts
1100 4th Street, SW - Suite E620
Washington, DC 20024
202-442-7012 (p) 202-442-6454 (f)
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. 9B. Dated (See Item 11)
Debra Fitts – Director, Government & Educations 10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
12301 Butternut Circle
Knoxville, TN 37934 X CFOPD-21-C-011
debra.l.fitts@aexp.com 714-777-2537
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
Code Facility June 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.
In Process
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 g __________ copies
p of the amen