The proposed bill seeks the Council's approval for a contract with Liberty Healthcare Corporation, designated as Contract No. CW121877, for Long Term Care Support Services, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,490,974.42. The contract is set to commence on November 17, 2024, and conclude on January 31, 2025, and includes services such as intake, eligibility assessment, care level determination, and referrals to home and community-based services. This emergency procurement aims to ensure continuity of services during the transition to a new contractor, with a focus on enhancing the quality and integrity of the assessment process while minimizing fraud, waste, and abuse. The bill also incorporates provisions from the Nonprofit Fair Compensation Act of 2020, allowing nonprofit organizations to include indirect costs in their rates.

Additionally, the bill outlines various requirements for contractors, including staffing qualifications, operational standards, and compliance with employment regulations. Significant changes include the deletion of the previous Article 35 regarding the 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements, replaced with a new section mandating contractors to maintain an agreement with the Department of Employment Services for hiring. The bill emphasizes local hiring, support for small businesses, and compliance with non-discrimination and affirmative action policies. It also revises the dispute resolution process and establishes comprehensive insurance requirements for contractors, ensuring accountability and transparency in contracting processes within the District of Columbia.