The proposed bill establishes a contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Bennett Group for emergency inspections and repairs at the Kelly Miller and Ledroit projects, with a total contract amount of $2,789,527.40 funded from the capital funds in the District of Columbia FY 2025 Approved Budget and Financial Plan. The contract aims to ensure safe and habitable living conditions at these properties and will be executed under a Cooperative Business Relationship with the District Department of General Services (DGS). Bennett Group was selected for this initiative based on their qualifications and past performance, and the project is expected to be completed within 270 days, with DCHA overseeing compliance with regulations and standards.

Additionally, the bill updates wage determination requirements for federal contracts, mandating that contracts initiated on or after January 30, 2022, pay a minimum wage of $16.20 per hour, while contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, must pay at least $12.15 per hour if not renewed after January 30, 2022. It also includes provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Order 13706 and outlines responsibilities for contractors, such as notifying the DCHA Property Manager of utility interruptions and ensuring minimal disruption to residents. The bill emphasizes compliance with labor standards and worker protections, establishes an appeals process for wage determination disputes, and requires contractors to rectify any damage to property immediately.