MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 20, 2024
Honorable Phil Mendelson
ChairmanLett
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. 04 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0294 with Miles Away Charter,
LLC to exercise option year two in the amount of $2,232,720. The period of performance is from
October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Under the proposed contract, Miles Away Charter, LLC shall continue to provide student school
bus transportation services.
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 LaVeta Hilton, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, District of Columbia Public Schools,
at (202) 442-5136.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this proposed contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Public Schools
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
(Standard and Option Year)
(A) Contract Number: GAGA-2022-C-0294
Proposed Contractor: Miles Away Charter, LLC
Contract Amount: $2,232,720
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Unit Price
Term of Contract: October 1, 2024, thru September 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Fixed Unit Price IDIQ Contract
Source Selection Method: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period
and for each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option
periods differs from the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the
reason for the difference:
Base Year Period Amount: $982,800
Option year one amount: $993,025
Explanation of the difference from the base period (if applicable): The contract
amount varies depending on the number of schools and the students enrolled.
Option year two amount: $2,232,720
Explanation of difference from the base period (if applicable): The contract amount
varies depending on the number of schools and the students enrolled.
Option year three amount: To be determined
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Explanation of difference from the base period (if applicable): Not applicable
Option year four amount: To be determined
Explanation of difference from the base period (if applicable): Not applicable
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services,
and any significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The contractor shall provide transportation services for select DCPS sites that are
undergoing renovations or facility modernizations that temporarily relocate students and
staff from the home school.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and
the evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance
components:
The solicitation (an invitation for bids) was advertised in the Washington Post on
September 8, 2022, and posted on the DCPS website with one amendment. The solicitation
closed on September 18, 2022, and DCPS received two bids. After a review of the solutions
offered and the bidder’s past performance, the contracting officer deemed Miles Away
Charter, LLC’s offer, which was the lowest-priced offer, acceptable.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including
whether the protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the
protestor, or voluntary corrective action by the district. Include the identity of the
protestor, the grounds alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the
district as a result of the protest:
There are no protests pending.
(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current
government or private sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the
proposed contract:
Miles Away Charter, LLC, previously provided student transportation services to DCPS.
Based on past performance with the agency, the contractor has the necessary organization,
experience, accounting and operational controls, technical skills, ability to obtain, and a
satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.
(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small,
Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of
2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a
certification that the subcontracting plan meets the minimum requirements of the
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Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the contract to be subcontracted,
expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total contract amount:
Miles Away Charter, LLC, is a certified business enterprise in the District and will
perform 100% of the work under the contract. Therefore, a subcontracting plan is not
required.
(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
Miles Away Charter, LLC’s performance will be regularly and routinely monitored by
DCPS. The expected outcome of the proposed contract is for Miles Away Charter, LLC,
to provide DCPS with student bus transportation services.
(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the district pursuant to the
Contract prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None
(J) A certification 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 DCPS agency fiscal officer has certified 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. A certification of funding is attached.
(K) A certification that the Contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the district:
The proposed contract has been determined to be legally sufficient by the Office of the
Attorney General. A legal sufficiency certification is attached. Miles Away Charter, LLC.
has no known pending legal claims against the District.
(L) A certification 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):
According to the Citywide Clean Hands Database, the contractor is current with its
District taxes. The Certificate of Clean Hands, dated April 17, 2024, is attached.
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(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes
or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal
government:
Based on the information provided in its Bidder Offeror Certification form, Miles Away
Charter, LLC. has certified that the organization is current with its federal taxes.
(N) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code
§ 2-218.01 et seq.:
Miles Away Charter, LLC, is a certified business enterprise in the District of Columbia.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer
considers significant:
None
(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:
Miles Away Charter, LLC, is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List or the Office of
Contracting and Procurement Excluded Parties List, accessed on May 2, 2024; therefore,
the contractor is not currently debarred from providing services to any governmental
entities.
(Q) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation,
including any determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05
(privatization contracts):
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
(R) Where the contract and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps
(S) Where the original solicitation and any amendments or modifications will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps
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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: April 17, 2024 Notice Number: L0011688113
MILES AWAY CHARTER LLC FEIN: **-***2520
316 F ST NE STE 122 Case ID: 3666202
WASHINGTON DC 20002-4934
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
 Funding Certification
Division of Contracts and Acquisitions
1200 First Street NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442‐5112/Fax (202) 442‐5634
1. Prepared by: James Mitaritonna
2. Office/School: Office of the Chief Operating Officer
3. FY25 Funding Certification Date(s): 10/01/2024 – 09/30/2025
4. Summary of Proposed Procurement: Swing Transportation services for swing spaces (Vendor #2)
5. If contract has been awarded:
• Contractor: Miles Away Charter, LLC
• Contract Number: GAGA-2022-C-0294
• RK Number: TBD
• PO Number: TBD
• FY25 Contract Dates: 10/01/2024 – 09/30/2025
Funding Information:
AGENCY FISCAL COST
GA0 if DCPS FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
GD0 if OSSE YEAR CENTER
GA0 25 1010001 7132001 400011 40078 $2,232,720.00
Total $2,232,720.00
.
I hereby certify that the above referenced contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency and is consistent
with the financial plan and budget adopted in accordance with DC Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02 for the District of
Columbia Public Schools for the applicable period of performance. The funding obligation for Fiscal Year 2025 is subject to
Congressional approval.
6/3/24
Name Date
DCPS AFO/Budget Officer
*FY 25 funding pending budget approval
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BILATERAL MODIFICATION
Page No. 1 of 2 Page(s)
1. CONTRACT NO/TASK ORDER 2. CONTRACT DATE: 3. MODIFICATION NO 4. MODIFICATION DATE:
GAGA-2022-C-0294 October 01, 2023 04 See Block 12
5. CAPTION: Swing Space Transportation Services
6. ISSUED TO: (Contractor) 7. ISSUING OFFICE:
Miles Away Charter, LLC District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
316 F Street, Suite 122 Office Fiscal Strategy,
Washington DC 20002 Contracts and Acquisitions Division
Office: (202) 791-0312 Fax: (301) 843-3194 1200 First Street NE, Suite 9th Floor
Cell: 443-220-9452 Washington, DC 20002
8. PROGRAM OFFICE: District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Office of Chief Operation Officer
Pursuant to Section 15 of the Government of the District of Columbia Standard Contract Provisions for use with District of
Columbia Government Supplies and Services contracts dated July 2010 and 27 DCMR, Section 3601.2, the contract is modified
as follows:
A. This modification added funds to the contract to cover the student enrollment number increase.
a) Delete
B.4.3 Option: Year two: October 01, 2024, thru September 30, 2025
Item No. Item Unit price (Per Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum
(CLIN) Description trip cost) Quantity Total Price Quantity Total Price
Point A to
2001 $280.00 360 $99,000.00 450 $123,750.00
Point B trip
2-point
2002 $0.00 360 $0.00 450 $0.00
Pickup trip
Grand Total $99.000 $123,750.00
b) Replace with
B.4:3 Option year two: October 01, 2024, thru September 30, 2025
Item No. Item Price per unit Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum
(CLIN) Description (Per trip cost) Quantity Total Price Quantity Total Price
Point A to
2001 $280.00 360 $99,000.00 7979 $2,232,720.00
Point B trip
2-point
2002 $ 0.00 360 $0.00 2506 $0.00
Pickup trip
Grand Total $99,000.00 $2,232,720.00
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 B. The total amount of this base year increased from $123,750.00 by $1,108,970 to $2,232,720.00.
C. In accordance with the provisions of the Contract in F.2 entitled “Option To Extend The Term Of The Contract,”
the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is exercising option year two in the amount of $2,232,720.00.
D. The period of performance is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.
10. AMOUNT OF MODIFICATION: $1,108,970.00 CURRENT VALUE OF CONTRACT: $2,232,720.00
CURRENT COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2024
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By: Name:
Signature of Authorized Representative Date
Title:
12. ACCEPTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Name:
Title: Contracting Officer Date
Signature
Case File Contractor PSD Using Agency
DC023 3/97
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GAGA-2022-1-0294 Swing Space Transportation
B.1 The District of Columbia Public School (DCPS), Resource Strategy Office, Contracts & Acquisitions
Division, on behalf of Office of Chief Operation Officer (District) is seeking Cootractor(s) to provide
transportation services for select OCPS sites that are undergoing renovations or facility modernizations
that result in a temporary displacement of students and staff from the home school. The students will be
transported between the home school (traditional site) and the temporary school (swing site) at the
b