The proposed bill seeks approval for a contract with Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for the supply and installation of two new chillers at the Unified Communications Center in Washington, DC, with a total contract amount of $1,367,112.00. The project is expected to reach substantial completion by December 30, 2025, and final completion by January 30, 2026. The contract will be executed under a Cooperative Agreement procurement method, leveraging the contractor's expertise in similar projects. The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funding is available, and the contract has been deemed legally sufficient by the Department of General Services' Office of General Counsel. Notably, the contract will not require subcontracting due to a waiver from the Department of Small and Local Business Development.

Additionally, the bill outlines various responsibilities and requirements for contractors, including the designation of specific individuals as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and Program Manager (PM). Contractors must submit invoices electronically and comply with all relevant laws, including obtaining necessary air quality permits. Comprehensive insurance requirements are established, mandating coverage for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Cyber Liability, among others. The bill also emphasizes compliance with local labor laws, including the Living Wage Act and the Davis Bacon Wage Determination, and promotes hiring District residents through a First Source Employment Agreement. Transparency measures are included, allowing for the disclosure of insurers' information to third parties, along with provisions for indemnification and contract termination.