The proposed bill seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for a sole source contract with Rivian, LLC, valued at $3,466,425. This contract will enable the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to procure electric pickup trucks for daily operations and a larger electric vehicle for emergency personnel transport. The contract is set for a one-year term, and Rivian, LLC is identified as the only firm capable of meeting the District's specifications for these electric vehicles, following unsuccessful competitive procurement attempts.

Additionally, the bill includes a certification that the contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the fiscal year and has been deemed legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General. Notably, the District Department of Small and Local Business Development has granted a waiver to the 35% subcontracting requirement, eliminating the need for a subcontracting plan. The contract aims to support the District's goals of reducing greenhouse emissions and transitioning to zero-emission transportation.