MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 13, 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 Modification No. M0008 to Contract No. CW101640 with Transitional Housing
Corporation dba Housing Up to exercise option year two in the not-to-exceed amount of
$2,745,798.96. The period of performance is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.
Under the proposed modification, Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up shall
continue to provide case management services for families in the Department of Human Services
Family Rehousing and Stabilization Program.
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 have
your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer of the Office of Contracting and
Procurement, at 202-724-8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
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)
(A) Human Care Agreement (HCA) Number: CW101640
Proposed Provider: Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up
HCA Amount (Option Amount): $2,745,798.96
Term of Human Care Agreement: October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Option Period Two
Type of Contract: HCA under which task orders are to be issued for
District requirements.
(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:
Base Period deemed approved by the Council CA25-0184
Option Period One deemed approved by the Council CA25-0396
Option Period Two Amount: NTE $2,745,798.96
Option Period Three Amount: NTE $5,267,753.07
Option Period Four Amount: NTE $5,499,734.72
(C) A statement that 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 Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up is
current with its District taxes as of September 6, 2024.
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(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:
Per the funding certification, the DHS Agency Fiscal Officer certified that funds are available in the
Fiscal Year 2025 budget to fund the contract.
* Governmentofthe District ofColumbia
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EE Officeof the Chief Financial Officer 1101 44 Street, SW
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Dateof Notice: September 6, 2024 Notice Number: 0012487799
TRANSITIONAL HOUSING CORPORATION, FEIN: **-*##5958
1322 MAIN DR NW Case ID: 16231300
WASHINGTON DC 20012-2826
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office ofTax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. Asofthe date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate ofClean 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 ofClean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
11101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.g0v
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Agency Fiscal Office
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Support Services Cluster
FROM: Hayden Bernard
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of Human Services
DATE September 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Housing Up - Contract # CW101640
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $2,745,798.96 is included in the District’s
Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated with the Department of Human
Services Contract with Housing Up for the Family Rehousing Stabilization Program. This certification supports The
Housing Up contract during the period from 10/01/24 – 09/30/25. The fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: Housing Up Contract #: CW101640
Fiscal Year 2025 Funding: 10/01/2024-9/30/2025
DIFS
DIFS DIFS DIFS
Agency Cost Project Award Subtask Amount
Fund Program Account
Center
JA0 1010001 70343 700198 7141002 N/A N/A N/A $2,745,798.96
FY 2025 Contract Total: $2,745,798.96
Upon approval of the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor and completion of
the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 671-4240.
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT CW101640 1 3
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request 5. Solicitation Caption
M0008 October 1, 2024 Family Rehousing and
Stabilization Program
(FRSP)
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement Department of Human Services
64 New York Ave NE 6th FL Family Services Administration
Washington, DC 20002 64 New York Ave, NE 6th FL
Washington, DC 20002
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
Transitional Housing Corp. DBA Housing Up 9B. Dated (See Item 11)
1322 Main Drive, NW / Abrams Hall
Washington, DC 20012
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
POC: Corey Mendez x
CW101640
cmendez@housingup.org
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
Code F Facility x 10/01/22
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.
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 copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF 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. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or
telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority):
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
X B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.1.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority: 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2 -Exercise
X Option Period Two
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor _ ___ is not _ X __ is required to sign this document and return 1_ copies to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where
feasible.
1. In accordance with Human Care Agreement No. CW101640, Section D.3, Option to Extend the Term of the Agreement, the
Government of the District of Columbia hereby exercises Option Period Two (2) to extend the term of this Human Care
Agreement from October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2025 in the not-to-exceed amount of $2,745,798.96 per Attachment A
below. Services to be performed are subject to the issuance of task orders. Funding will be encumbered on each task order.
2. In accordance with Section F.8 “Department of Labor Wage Determinations”, the US Department of Labor Wage
Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 29, dated April 11, 2024 is incorporated by reference and available at:https://
sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/26
3. In accordance with the Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006, the District of Columbia 2023 Living Wage rate is adjusted to
$17.050 per hour effective January 1, 2024 until June 30, 2024. Effective July 1, 2024, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living
Wage will increase to $17.50 per hour. The 2024 Living Wage Notice and Fact Sheet are hereby incorporated by reference:
a. 2024 Living Wage Notice | ocp (dc.gov)
a. 2024 Living Wage Fact Sheet | ocp (dc.gov)
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Philip H. Hecht, President & CEO Brenda Allen
15B. Name of Contractor 15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia 16C. Date Signed
8/19/2024
(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)
B.5.3 A. Option Period Two Case Management – Firm Fixed Unit Price
Contract Line Number Not-To-Exceed
Item SERVICE DESCRIPTION of Personnel Monthly Rate No. Total Price
No. (CLIN of Months
2001 Program Director $9,441.66 12 $113,299.92
1
2002 Program Manager $9,441.66 12 $113,299.92
1
2003 Case Manager Supervisor $28,324.99 12 $339,899.88
3
2004 Case Manager 12 $113,299.95 12 $1,359,599.40
2005 Housing Coordinator 2 $18,883.33 12 $226,599.96
2006 HMIS Admin/Data Specialist 1 $9,441.66 12 $113,299.92
2007 Employment Specialist 2 $18,883.33 12 $226,599.96
Option Period Two Not-to-exceed Case Management Services Total Amount $2,492,598.96
The Provider’s rates shall include overhead, profit, all insurance costs including Workers Compensation, employer
payroll taxes (FICA, Medicare, Federal and State) and other direct costs.
*All nonprofits organization’s fixed rates shall be fully loaded and include the organization’s unexpired NICRA. If a
nonprofit organization does not have an unexpired NICRA, the nonprofit organization may elect to be compensated for
indirect costs: (1) As calculated using a de minimis rate of 10% of all direct costs under this contract; (2) By negotiating
a new percentage indirect cost rate with the DHS; (3) As calculated with the same percentage indirect cost rate as the
nonprofit organization negotiated with any District agency within the past 2 years; or (4) As calculated with a percentage
rate and base amount, determined by a certified public accountant using the nonprofit organization’s audited financial
statements from the immediately preceding fiscal year, pursuant to the OMB Uniform Guidance, and certified in writing
by the certified public accountant.
B.5.3 B. Option Period Two Incentives
Contract (A) (B) (C) (D)
Line Item Description Estimated Number Unit Monthly Number of Total Price
Item No. of Clients that will Maximum Months
(CLIN) receive Incentives Incentive Amount (A x B x C)
Per Client
2008 Client Incentives NTE 5 Clients NTE $2,000 12 NTE $0.00
2009 Provider Incentives NTE 5 Clients NTE $2,000 12 NTE $0.00
2010 Exit Bonus NTE 5 Clients NTE $1,080 12 NTE $64,800.00
Option Period Two Not-to-Exceed Incentives Total Amount $64,800.00
B.5.3 C. Option Period Two Cost Reimbursement
Contract
Line-Item Item Description Quantity Unit Price No. of Unit Total Price
No.
(CLIN)
Transportation $2500
2011 1 12 NTE $30,000
Initial Application Fee NTE 6 clients
2012 $150 12 NTE $10,800
2013 Emergency Utility Assistance NTE 20 clients $300 12 NTE $72,000
2014 Household Essentials NTE 6 clients $300 12 NTE $21,600
2015 Move Out Cost NTE 6 clients $600 12 NTE $10,800
2016 Move Out Application Fees NTE 6 clients $150 12 NTE $43,200
Onboarding Fee Per Case
Manager*One Time fee at
5
2017 the time of hiring a Case $1,000 1 NTE $0.00
Manager assigned to the
Contract for a new case load.
Option Period Two Not-to-Exceed Cost Reimbursement Total Amount $188,400.00
B.5.3 D. Option Period Two Total
Service Price
Case Management Services (total from chart) $2,492,598.96
Incentives (total from chart) $64,800.00
Cost Reimbursement Component (total from chart) $188,400.00
Option Per