The proposed Modification No. M00007 to Contract No. CW93294 with IMA Professional Services of DC, PC aims to exercise the third option year of the contract, which allows the contractor to continue providing medical record reviews and consultative examinations for individuals applying for or receiving social security disability benefits. The modification sets a not-to-exceed amount of $4,493,438.10 for the period from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. It also includes an increase in the living wage rate to $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and a further increase to $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025. The contract modification is backed by a certification of funding availability and confirms that IMA Professional Services is compliant with its tax obligations.

Additionally, the bill establishes a Living Wage rate of $17.50 per hour effective from January 1, 2025, until June 30, 2025, increasing to $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025. It mandates that subcontractors of D.C. government contractors receiving $15,000 or more, as well as subcontractors of recipients of government assistance receiving $50,000 or more, must pay their affiliated employees at least the current living wage rate. The bill outlines specific exemptions from the Living Wage Act, including contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations and certain nonprofit organizations, while enforcement will be monitored by the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement.