The proposed bill establishes a contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and The Matthews Group, Inc. (TMG) for the repair and repointing of the Garfield Terrace project, located at 2301 11th Street NW, Washington, DC. Valued at $3,657,993.16, the contract will be funded through capital funds from the FY 2024 budget and has a one-year term with the option to renew for four additional years. This arrangement allows DCHA to utilize Job Order Contracting (JOC) for various construction projects without needing to specify each project in advance. TMG was selected through a competitive bidding process involving 87 firms, and the contract includes performance standards and compliance with local subcontracting and employment goals.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the construction project, including work hours, restoration of disturbed areas, and detailed wage determinations for labor classifications. It emphasizes contractor compliance with reporting requirements related to contracting percentages for Certified Business Enterprises (CBE), Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women Business Enterprises (WBE), as well as setting a Section 3 goal for man hours and new hires to benefit low-income residents. The funding for this project comes from appropriated local funds, and since the subsidy amount exceeds $1 million, it requires approval from the DC Council.