The proposed bill authorizes a contract between the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) and Irreno Construction Company, Inc. for $3,750,000 to construct additional make-ready units at Claridge Towers, located at 1221 M Street, NW, Washington, DC. The funding for this project will be sourced from capital funds appropriated in the FY 2025 Approved Budget and Financial Plan. The contract will be executed as a Job Order Contract (JOC), allowing DCHA to define a detailed scope of work for Irreno, which will then provide a cost proposal based on a construction catalog. The project is set to begin on February 3, 2025, and is expected to be completed by June 23, 2025.

The procurement process for this contract was competitive, with DCHA receiving 87 bids and awarding contracts to 13 firms, including Irreno, which has a proven track record of completing projects on time and within budget. The contract includes a one-year base term with the option for four additional one-year renewals based on performance. The bill also outlines the roles and responsibilities of various parties involved in the project, ensuring compliance with existing DCHA contract terms and specifying that the project will be funded through public housing rehabilitation district funds, without requiring the District to expend its own funds prior to receiving grants or other funding sources.