MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
August 19, 2024
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Councilofthe 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 202ofthe 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 definitive Human Care Agreement (“HCA”) No. CW116571 with OceanPro Industries,
Ltd. (“OceanPro”) in the not-to-exceed amountof$1,664,231. The period of performance is from
May 16, 2024, through November 15, 2024.
Under the proposed HCA, OceanPro will prepare and deliver meals and supplements for the
District’s meal delivery program participants.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
HCA. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have yourstaff contact
Mare Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-8759.
J look forward to the Council’s favorable considerationof this contract.
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Muritl Bows
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
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
(Letter Contract)
(A) Contract Number: CW116571
Proposed Contractor: OceanPro Industries, LTD (“OceanPro”)
Contract Amount: $1,664,231
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Unit Price
Term of Contract: May 16, 2024, through November 15, 2024
Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement (HCA) under which task orders
(contracts) are to be issued for District requirements.
Source Selection Method: Request For Qualification
(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 Period Amount: $1,664,231
(C) The date on which the letter contract or emergency contract was executed:
April 24, 2024
(D) The number of times the letter contract or emergency contract has been extended:
None
(E) The value of the goods and services provided to date under the letter contract or emergency
contract, including under each extension of the letter contract or emergency contract:
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 Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $800,000
(F) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
OceanPro will provide prepare and deliver hot/cold ready-to-eat, frozen, boxed meals, and
supplements for the District’s meal delivery program to DACL program participants in Wards 1 and
2.
The purpose of this contract is to provide people 60 years or older with a nutritious meal containing
one-third of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) as established by the Food and Nutrition Board
and meeting the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGAs). The contractor must be able to
produce and deliver meals daily throughout the city and to individual seniors who live in their homes
and are unable to prepare meals for themselves and at the District community dining sites. The
District anticipates that there will be up to 2,500 District residents participating in the home-delivered
meal program, but that the number may fluctuate on a daily basis.
(G) 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, DOC590203, was advertised in the Washington Times newspaper and published in
PASS to DC Supply Schedule holders on November 30, 2021, with a closing date of January 14,
2022. Three certified business enterprise vendors submitted proposals in response to the solicitation.
In accordance with 27 DCMR § 1905.4. the contracting officer and the technical evaluation panel
reviewed and evaluated the provider’s technical competence, menus and nutrition of meals offered,
prices, resumes, professional qualifications, the relevant professional and business licenses, capacity
to accomplish the required work in the required time, experience with similar scope of work, the
contractor’s past performance and other documentation submitted by provider.
Based on the contracting officer’s independent assessment of each proposal, the contracting officer
determined that it is in the best interest of the District to award human care agreement to each of the
three offerors that submitted proposals.
(H) 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:
None
(I) 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:
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 OceanPro’s financial statements evidences that they are financially stable and has the resources to
execute the services required under the HCA.
(J) 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 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:
OceanPro is a certified business enterprise as determined by the Department of Small and Local
Business Development. Certification No: LZX39856012026
(K) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The performance standards and expected outcome of the proposed contract include that the
contractor, in accordance with the requirements, terms and conditions of the proposed contract, will
prepare and deliver meals daily throughout the District and to individual seniors who live in their
homes and are unable to prepare meals for themselves as requested through task orders or purchase
orders by DACL.
(L) 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:
May 16, 2024: NTE $800,000
(M) 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:
Per the Certification of Funding dated August 1, 2024, the agency’s Associate Chief Financial
Officer certified that funds in the required amount are available.
(N) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The proposed definitized human care agreement has been reviewed for legal sufficiency by the
Office of the Attorney General and has been determined to be legally sufficient.
The proposed contractor does not have any currently pending legal claims against the District.
(O) 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;
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 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 the contractor is current with its District taxes, as of
August 12, 2024.
(P) 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 information contained in the Bidder Offeror certification form, OceanPro has certified
that it is current with its federal taxes and does not have any outstanding debt to the federal
government.
(Q) 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.:
The provider is a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprise.
(R) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(S) 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:
OceanPro is not debarred or suspended from federal or District procurements, based on searches of
the District Office of Contracting and Procurement excluded parties list, Office of Inspector General
exclusion database, and the System for Award Management database.
(T) Any determination and findings issued relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
(i) Determination and Findings for Human Care Agreement dated November 23, 2021.
(ii) Determination and Findings for Letter Contract dated April 22, 2024.
(ii) Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness dated June 3, 2024.
(iii) Determination and Findings for Responsibility dated June 3, 2024.
(U) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
The contract is available on the Office of Contracting and Procurement website, www.ocp.dc.gov.
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(V) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
The solicitation and its amendments are available on the Office of Contracting and Procurement
website, www.ocp.dc.gov.
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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 12, 2024 Notice Number: L0012353058
OCEANPRO INDUSTRIES LTD FEIN: **-***9767
1900 FENWICK ST NE Case ID: 14041637
WASHINGTON DC 20002-1712
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
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINACIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Paul Blake
Agency Fiscal Officer
Government Operations Cluster
luster
DATE: AXJXVW , 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Ocean Pro ,QGXVWULHV/WG
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) hereby certifies that the sum of $,6,1.0 is included in the
District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan approved by Congress for Fiscal Year 2024 to fund the contract costs
for Elderly Meals Services associated with the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL). This
certification supports the contract period from May 16, 2024 through November 15, 202. The total contract value
is $1,664,231.00. Funding allocation is as follows:
Fiscal Year 2024 Funding:
RQ
Contract (or PO if Appr
Vendor Period applicable) Amount Yr.
May 16, 2024 to
September 30,
Ocean Pro ,QGXVWULHV/WG 2024 TBD $1,109,488.00 2024
Funding of the remaining amount for FY2025 is contingent upon Congressional Approval of the District’s
FY2025 Budget.
Fiscal Year 2025 Funding:
RQ
Contract (or PO if Appr
Vendor Period applicable) Amount Yr.
October 1, 2024 to
Ocean Pro,QGXVWULHV/WG November 15, 202 TBD $554,743.00 2025
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Paul Blake, Agency Fiscal Officer, at (202) 727-9833.
441 4th St, N.W. * Suite 890 North * Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0333 * Fax: (202) 727-0659
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: July 16, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Definitized Human Care Agreement for Prepared Meals for
District’s Meal Delivery Program
Vendor: OceanPro Industries LTD (OceanPro)
HCA Number: CW116571
HCA Amount: NTE $1,664,231
_____________________________________________________________________________
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Human Care
Agreement and that we have found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this
regard, please do not hesitate to call me at 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
400 6th Street, NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400 Fax (202) 347-8922
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
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April 17, 2024
Greg Casten
Ocean Pro Industries LTD
1900 Fenwick St. NE
Washington, DC 20002
Re: Letter Contract Number CW116571
Caption: DACL Community Dining and Home-Delivered Meals
Dear Mr. Casten. |
This is aletter contract between the District
of Columbia Office of Contractingand Procurement
(OCP), on behalf of Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL), and Ocean Pro
Industries LTD. referred toasthe Provider, wherein the Provider agrees to provide the services
tends to definitize this letter contract for Community Dining and Home-Delivered
Meals, utilizing the Provider's Proposed Offerings within (120) calendar days from date of
award, at which time this Letter Contract shall merge with the Definitized Contract. The
effective dateof this Letter Contract is May 16, 2024. Before the expiration of the 120 days, the
ContractingOfficer may authorize an additional period in accordance with District of Columbia
Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Title 27, Section 2425.9. The amount of the definitive contract
is not-to-exceed (NTE) $1,596,581 and the Letter Contract is in the NTE amount
of $800,000.00.
Ifthe District does not definitize this letter contract within 120 calendar days from date of award
orany extensions thereof, this letter contract shall expire. In the eventofexpirationofthis letter
contract, the District shall pay Provider for services performed foraNTE amount of
$800,000.00. The durationofthe base period of the definitized contract shall be one year from
date ofawardofthis letter contract. Inno event shallthe amount paid under this letter contract,
or any extensions thereof, exceed 50%ofthe total definitized contract amount.If the District
seeks to purchase supplies and/or services that are not identified in the price proposal,
‘Attachment C, the District will not issue a written purchase order under thisletter contract to
perform work until a revised quote for that work is received from the Provider.
Provider shall performunderthis Letter Contract pursuant to the terms of the following
documents, which are hereby incorporated by reference and madea part of this Letter Contract: ea
fthetrame