MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 10, 2024
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 Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Contract No. GAGA-2024-C-0466 with Tamah, LLC in the amount of $5,464,400. The
period of performance is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
Under the proposed contract, Tamah, LLC will provide dedicated aides, expert nurses, and related
support services to District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS).
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, DCPS, at (202) 442-5136.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Public Schools
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
(Standard and Option Year)
(A) Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0466
Proposed Contractor: Tamah LLC.
Contract Amount: $5,464,400.00
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Hourly Rate
Term of Contract: October 1, 2024, thru September 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Requirements Contract with Fixed Hourly
Rate CLINs
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:
• The Base Year price is $5,464,400.00
• The Option Year One price is $5,578,460.00
• The Option Year Two price is $5,754,385.00
• The Option Year Three price is $5,977,160.00
• The Option Year Four price is $6,146,650.00
(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:
Under the proposed contract a capable and expert provider to staff paraprofessional
and nurses dedicated to specific student who have disabilities “Dedicated Aides and
Nurses” during the school day.
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(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 posted on the DCPS website on August
14, 2024. August 19, 2024, amendment 001 questions and answers were posted.
August 20, 2024, amendment 002 extended the bid submission from August 20, 2024,
to August 21. 2024, 12:00pm.
Two timely bids were received and evaluated against the solicitation key minimum
requirements specified in the solicitation to determine acceptability and
responsiveness. Following this evaluation the lowest acceptable and responsive
bidder was selected.
(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 were no protests filed for this requirement.
(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:
Tamah LLC is the current contract holder and has been providing Dedicated Aides
and Expert Nurses related support services to DCPS since June 27, 2022. 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 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:
Tamah LLC is a certified business enterprise (CBE) 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:
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Tamah LLC, performance will be regularly and routinely monitored by DCPS. The
expected outcome of the proposed contract is for Tamah LLC, to provide DCPS with
expert provider to staff paraprofessional and nurses dedicated to specific student who
have disabilities (“Dedicated Aides and Nurses”) during the school day.
(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:
Pending.
(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 District’s Citywide Clean Hands Database, the contractor is current
with its District taxes. The Certificate of Clean Hands dated August 20, 2024, is
attached.
(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 the Bidder Offeror Certification form, Tamah
LLC has certified that the organization is current with its federal taxes.
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(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.:
Tamah 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:
Tamah LLC, is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List or the Office of Contracts
and Procurement Excluded Parties List, searched on August 22, 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 dated August 22, 2024.
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness dated August 22, 2024.
(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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TAMAH, LLC IFB GAGA 2024-I-0466 “This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside of the District and
shall not be duplicated, used or disclosed in whole or in part for any purpose except use in the procurement process.”
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 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: Eunice Stefan
2. FY25 Funding Certification Date(s): 10/1/2024‐9/30/2025
3. Summary of Proposed Procurement: Dedicated aides and nurses provide student services
4. If contract has been awarded:
• Contractor: Tamah,LLC
Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0466
Contract Amount: $5,464,400.00
RK Number: TBD
PO Number: TBD
FY24 Contract Dates: 10/1/2023‐9/30/2024
Funding Information:
AGENCY FISCAL COST
GA0 if DCPS FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
GD0 if OSSE YEAR CENTER
GA0 25 1010001 7132001 400008 40086 $4,300,000.00
GA0 25 1010001 7132001 400274 40086 $1,164,400.00
Total $5,464,400.00
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.
8/27/24
Name Date
DCPS AFO/Budget Officer
1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202. 442. 5885 | F 202. 442. 5026 | dcps.dc.gov
 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: September 3, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Action for DCPS Dedicated Aides and Nurses
Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0466
Contractor: Tamah, LLC
Proposed Contract Amount: NTE $5,464,400.00
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 call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
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NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND/OR SERVICES
Page No. 1 of 42 pages
ISSUED BY: Office of Fiscal Strategy, Contracts and Acquisitions Division
ADDRESS: 1200 First Street, N.E. 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
CONTRACT NO: GAGA-2024-C-0466 SOLICITATION NO: GAGA-2024-I-0466
PROGRAM OFFICE: Division of Specialized Instruction (DSI), Teaching and Learning (OTL)
CAPTION: Dedicated Aides, Nursing, and Expert Nursing
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(√) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (√) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART 1 – The Schedule PART II – Contract Clauses
√ A Solicitation/Contract Form 1-2 √ I Contract Clauses 29-42
√ B Supplies/Services and Price/Costs 2-6 PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attach
√ C Description/Specs/Work Statement 7-12 √ J List of Attachments 42
√ D Packaging and Marking 12 PART IV – Representations and Instructions
√ E Inspection and Acceptance 13 K Representations, Certifications and other N/A
√ F Deliveries or Performance 13-14 Statements of Offerors
√ G Contract Administration 14-20 L Instrs. Conds. & Notices to Offerors NA
√ H Special Contract Requirements 20-29 M Evaluation Factors for Award NA
The undersigned offers and agrees that, with respect to all terms and conditions, as negotiated between the offeror and DCPS, and contained herein, and the provisions
of the solicitation, constitutes the Formal Contract.
ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:
CONTRACTOR: (Contractor shall not commence performance until the District ACCEPTANCE BY THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
of Columbia Public Schools has signed this document)
Tamah, LLC.
Contractor’s Name __________________________________________
Contracting Officer
BY: ____________________________________________________
Signature of Authorized Representative
_________________________________________________
Print Name: Type or Print Name Date
Chief Financial Officer
________________________________________________________
Title The information contained in the box below is for District of Columbia Public
Schools use only and, in the event of a discrepancy between this information
08/26/2024
____________________________ and the terms of the contract, the contract terms shall take precedence.
Date:
80 M Street SE PERIOD OF CONTRACT: October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Suite 100
Washington, D.C. 20003
Mailing Address of Contractor CONTRACT AMOUNT (NTE): $5,464,400.00 Estimated.
_________________________________________________________
301-567-5613_______ ______________________
202-599-3359
Telephone No. Facsimile No.
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SECTION A: INTRODUCTION AND BACKGOUND
A.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) educates approximately 50,000 students in 118 schools and
educational centers which includes students with special needs who require the special services under this
contract
A.2 The awarded contractor(s) shall perform the work in accordance with all applicable federal, state, local and
national codes, and regulations to include DC Municipal Regulations (DCMR), and all requirements as
mandated by the District of Columbia Regulatory Authority.
A.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform the requirements of this contract.
A.6 Offerors shall use the “Section B,” “Section C,” and other sections of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) to prepare
and submit proposals for this contract.
SECTION B: CONTRACT TYPE, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST
B.1.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools (“District” or “DCPS”), Contracts and Acquisitions Division on
behalf of the Division of Specialized Instruction (DSI) in the Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL), is
awarding this contract to a service provider to staff paraprofessional and nurses dedicated to specific student
who have disabilities (“Dedicated Aides and Nursing, and Expert Nursing Services”) during the school day.
B.1.2 This is a Requirement Contract with fixed hourly rate CLINs in accordance with the 27 DCMR Chapter 24.
B.1.3 The District will purchase its requirement of the articles or services included herein from the Contractor. The
estimated quantities stated herein reflec