MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
October 7, 2024
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council ofthe District ofColumbia
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 ofthe Procurement Practices Reform Act of2010 (D.C. Official Code§
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council ofthe District ofColumbia is
proposed Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001 I with Bennett Group, Inc.,
to exercise option year four in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000. The contract's period of
performance is from December 31, 2024, through December 30, 2025.
Under the proposed modification, Bennett Group, Inc., will continue to provide on-call
construction, repair, and replacement services at schools, parks, recreation facilities, municipal
buildings, fire and police stations, short-term family housing units, and other public locations
under its contract with the Department ofGeneral Services ("DGS").
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. To facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please contact
Delano Hunter, Director, DGS, or have your staff contact George G. Lewis, Chief of Contracts
and Procurement, DGS, at (202) 727-2800.
I look forward to the Council's favorable consideration ofthis contract modification.
Sincerely,
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
____________________________________________________________________________________
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)
Proposed Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I for On-Call Construction,
Repair and Replacement (“CRR”) Services
Exercise of Option Year 004
(A) Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Modification No. 5 to exercise Option Year 004
Proposed Contractor: Bennett Group, Inc.
Proposed Contract Amount
(Option Year 004): Guaranteed Minimum: $50
Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) Amount: $5,000,000
Term of Contract
(Option Year 004): December 31, 2024, through December 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (“ID/IQ”)
(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:
Contract (Base Year): DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Council Approval: CA23-0794, December 31, 2020
Contract Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Partial Exercise of Option Year 001: Modification No. 1
Option Year 001 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; Aggregate NTE: $990,000
Full Exercise of Option Year 001: Modification No. 2
Council Approval: B24-0862, June 25, 2022
Option Year 001 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; Aggregate NTE: $5,000,000
Exercise of Option Year 002: Modification No. 3
Council Approval: CA24-0707, November 10, 2022
 Option Year 002 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Exercise of Option Year 003: Modification No. 4
Council Approval: CA25-0532, December 4, 2023
Option Year 003 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
Exercise of Option Year 004: Proposed Modification No. 5
Proposed Option Year 004 Amount: Guaranteed Minimum: $50; NTE: $5,000,000
(C) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:
The Contractor is currently involved in the below District projects:
• Anacostia HS Green House Site Prep and Utilities
• General Construction Services for the Modernization of the Patricia Handy Building
• Design-Build Services for Advance Technical Center at Penn Center
• Schools-Centralized Access Control System (ACS) and Intrusions Detection System (IDS)
• Design-Build Services for Coolidge High School Cafeteria Addition
• Design-Build Services for the Renovation at Langdon Recreation Center in Ward 5
• Cobb Park Reno-Phase1-Design
• Design-Build Services for 7th & N Street Park, Girard Street Park & The Park at LeDroit
Security Upgrades Project
• Design-Build Agreement For Kenilworth Elementary – Addition And Renovation
• Peabody Elementary School Playground & Exterior Improvements
• Roosevelt Stay at Garnet-Patterson New Marquee Sign Project
• Key Elementary School Field Replacement
• Ridge Road Recreation Center Gym Floor Replacement with Modular Floor System
(D) A statement 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):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the Contractor is current with its District taxes.
The relevant certification is attached.
(E) 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:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the guaranteed minimum value of $50 of
proposed Modification No. 5 is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency 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 applicable Fiscal Sufficiency certification accompanies this Council
Package.
(F) (1) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and
(2) A certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in
violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official
Code § 1-1163.34a:
Based upon a certification from the Contractor, the Contractor has been determined not to be in
violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and will not be in violation of D.C. Official Code §
1-1163.34a.
 * Government ofthe District ofColumbia
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(mmm Office ofthe Chief Financial Officer 1101 4" Street, SW
Hmmm Office ofTax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: September 20, 2024 Notice Number: 10012612227 —f
BENNETT GROUP INC FEIN: **-***6914
1230 31ST STNW Case ID: 17462180
WASHINGTON DC 20007-3400
(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 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)
§ 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 Ath Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-S048/MyTax.DC.gov
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Memorandum
To: Delano Hunter
Director, Department of General Services
From: Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services
Reference: On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (CRR) Services
Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I with BENNETT
Group, Inc.
Full Exercise of Option Year 004
Date: September 13, 2024
Subject: Fiscal Sufficiency Review
In my capacity as the Agency Fiscal Officer of the Department of General Services (the
“Department”), I hereby certify that Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
for On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement Services between the Department and BENNETT
Group, Inc. (the “Contractor”) with a Not-To-Exceed (“NTE”) value of $5,000,000.00, has a
guaranteed minimum value of $50.00, that is consistent with the Department’s current budget and
that adequate funds are available in the budget for the expenditure. The $50.00 minimum value is
hereby certified.
Funds supporting individual task order agreements, above the minimum amount certified of $50.00,
to be issued against the base period (“Base Period”) and four (4) one-year option periods (“Option
Years”) aggregate NTE value of $5,000,000.00, will be reviewed for certification and approval at
the time of issuance of any such task order agreements. Each task order is subject to availability of
appropriated funds. Task orders, ineligible for capital expenditure, will be funded under the
Department of General Services (“DGS”) operating budget, if funding is available.
The Department of General Services (AM0-Implementing AGY/Owner AGY) has $50.00 in the
DC Public Schools (Owner AGY) cumulative capital budget allotment balance.
 Fiscal Sufficiency Review
On-Call Construction, Repair & Replacement (“CRR”) Services
Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Modification No. 5 – Exercise of Option Year 004
The PASS information is attached/ below:
Project Number/ Fund Imp. Owner RK/PO Amount Comments
Name Subtask AY Detail Agency Agency
100065 04.01(MJMND.95101.MA N/A 3030300 AM0 GA0 RK285605 $50.00
(AM0.GM121C.M JOR
AJOR REPAIRS/MAINTENAN
REPAIRS/MAINT CE.CAP PROJ -
PHYSICAL PLANT
ENANCE - DCPS) (GA0))
Total $50.00
for AHB 9/18/24
_____________________________
Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Services
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
___________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Certification
Proposed Modification No. 5 to Basic Ordering Agreement for On-Call Construction,
Repair & Replacement Services
Contract Number: DCAM-20-CS-RFQ-0001I
Contractor: Bennett Group, Inc.
DATE: September 30, 2024
_____________________________________________________________________________
This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Modification No. 5
and has found it to be legally sufficient, subject to submission of: (i) any required materials and
Council approval; (ii) Council’s approval of the same; and (iii) a Fiscal Certification issued by the
Department of General Services’ Agency Fiscal Officer.
Please feel free to contact me at (202) 727-2800 with any questions.
____________________________
Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
3924 Minnesota Avenue NE, 6th Floor Washington DC 20019 | Telephone (202) 727-2800 | Fax (202) 727-7283
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‘CONTRACT NUMBER Modification Number Page of Pages
DCAM.20-C5-RFO-0001H Modifeaton No. 2012
5. Agreement RECAP:
BasleOrdering Agreement Executed on November 30, 2020 +$5,000,000.00
Modifiestion No.1 ‘Modifiation No.1 (Partial ExerciseofOptionYea 01) $990,000.00
ModifestionNo.2 ModificationNo.2(Fl Exercise of Option Yes 03) $5,000,00.00
Modifieation No.3 ‘Moslfcation No.3 (Exerciseof OptionYear002) $5,00,000.00
Modification No.4 Modification No. (GxeresofOption YearO03) '$5,00,000.00
ModiieationNo.5 Proposed Modification No.5 Fal Exercise of Option Year008) $5,00,000.00