The proposed bill seeks to approve a contract (No. DCAM-25-CS-CA-0001) between the District of Columbia and Daikin Applied Americas, Inc. for the supply and installation of two new chillers at the Unified Communications Center, with a total contract amount of $1,367,112.00. The contract is set for substantial completion by December 30, 2025, and final completion by January 30, 2026. It will be executed under a Cooperative Agreement procurement method, leveraging the contractor's experience with similar projects. The bill includes a certification from the Office of the Chief Financial Officer confirming available funding and has been reviewed for legal sufficiency by the Department of General Services' Office of General Counsel. Notably, the contract does not require a subcontracting percentage due to a waiver from the Department of Small and Local Business Development.

Additionally, the bill outlines various requirements for contractors, including the submission of electronic invoices through the DC Vendor Portal and compliance with relevant laws, such as obtaining necessary air quality permits. It establishes comprehensive insurance requirements, mandating coverage for Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, Workers Compensation, and Cyber Liability Insurance, with specific limits and conditions. The bill also emphasizes the hiring of District residents, requiring that at least 51% of the contractor's team be local residents, and includes provisions for apprenticeship programs and compliance with labor laws. Overall, the bill aims to enhance accountability, promote local employment, and uphold labor standards in contracts awarded by the District.