MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 18, 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. 01 to Contract No. GAGA-2024-C-0038B with Deadwyler School Bus
Transportation, LLC, to exercise the option year one in the amount of $1,395,000. The period of
performance is from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.
Under the proposed modification, Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC will provide
student school bus transportation services.
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 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 contract modification.
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)
(A) Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0038B.
Proposed Contractor: Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC
Contract Amount: $1,395,000.00
Unit and Method of Compensation: Firm Fixed Price
Term of Contract: October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Firm 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: $357,300.00
Option year one amount: $1,395,000.00
Explanation of the difference from the base period (if applicable): The base period amount was
for six months and three days with a maximum quantity of 397 trips. Option period one is for
one full year with a maximum quantity of 1395 trips.
Option year two amount: $1,395.000.00
Explanation of difference from the base period (if applicable): None
Option year three amount: $1,441,800.00
Explanation of the difference from the base period (if applicable): From option year, option year
two, and option year three, incremental increases in the unit price.
Option year four amount: $1,441,800.00
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(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 vendor will provide DCPS School bus transportation services.
(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 November 09,
2023, and posted on the DCPS website with one amendment. The solicitation closed on
November 15, 2023, and DCPS received two bids. After a review of the solutions offered and the
bidder’s past performance, the contractor deemed Deadwlyler School Bus Transportation’s offer
of $81,000.00 Minimum to $357,300.00 Maximum, 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 were no protests related to the award of the contract.
(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:
Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, 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 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:
Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC meets the minimum requirement of the
Subcontracting Plan Act by subcontracting 35% of $1,395,000.00 (the total option year amount),
which is $488,250.00 to Miles Way Chater, LLC. (Subcontractor Plan attached)
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(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
Deadwyler School Bus Transportation LLC’s performance will be regularly and routinely
monitored by the DCPS School Operation Division. The expected outcome of the proposed
contract is for Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC., to provide the District of Columbia
Public Schools 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 Office of the Attorney General has reviewed and approved the proposed contract for legal
sufficiency. The proposed contractor has no 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 July 23, 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, Deadwyler School
Bus Transporation, 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.:
Deadwyler School Bus Transporation is not a certified business enterprise.
(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:
Deadwyler School Bus Transporation, LLC. is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List or the
Office of Contracting and Procurement Excluded Parties List dated August 14, 2024.
(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: July 23, 2024 Notice Number: L0012102979
DEADWYLER SCHOOL BUS TRANSPORTATION LLC FEIN: **-***6871
2930 K ST SE Case ID: 12082504
WASHINGTON DC 20019-1163
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: Andy Hai Ting , Office of Fiscal Strategy
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 #1)
5. If contract has been awarded:
• Contractor: Deadwyler
• Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0038-B
• 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 400005 40078 $472,509.77
GA0 25 1010001 7132001 400011 40078 $922,490.23
Total $1,395,000.00
.
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.
8/19/24
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: Sarina Loy
Deputy Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: September 9, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Action for DCPS School Bus Transportation Service
Contract Number: GAGA-2024-C-0038B
Contractor: Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC
Proposed Contract Amount: NTE $1,395,000.00
___________________________________________________________________________
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
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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1. CONTRACT NO/TASK ORDER 2. CONTRACT DATE: 3. MODIFICATION NO 4. MODIFICATION DATE:
GAGA-2024-C-0038 B February 01, 2024 01 See Block 12
5. CAPTION: Swing Space Transportation
6. ISSUED TO: (Contractor) 7. ISSUING OFFICE:
Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
2930 K Street SE Office of Fiscal Strategy, Contracts and Acquisitions Division
Washington DC 20019 1200 First Street NE, Suite 9th Floor
202-583-0012 Washington, DC 20002
8. PROGRAM OFFICE: District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Office of Chief Operating Officer (OCOO)
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.
1. 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 one in the
amount of $1,395,00.00 according to section B.4.2 of the contract.
B.4.2 Option Year One: October 01, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Price per
Item unit Minimum Minimum Maximum Maximum
No. Item Description
(Per trip Quantity Total Price Quantity Total Price
(CLIN)
cost)
Morning Point A
1001 $500.00 90 $45,000.00 1395 $697,500.00
to Point B trip
Afternoon Point B
1002 $500.00 90 $45,000.00 1395 $ 697,500.00
to Point A trip
Grand Total $90,000.00 $1,395,000.00
2. The period of performance of the option year one is from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.
10. AMOUNT OF MODIFICATION: $1,395,000.00 CURRENT VALUE OF CONTRACT: $1.395,000.00
CURRENT COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2024
11 CONTRACTORS
By: Name: Antonio Jenkins 6/13/24
Signature of Authorized Representative CEO Date
Title:
12. ACCEPTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Name:
Title: Contracting Officer Date
Signature
Case File Contractor PSD Using Agency
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