The proposed Modification No. 16 to Contract No. CFOPD-19-C-003 with Harris & Harris, Ltd. seeks to extend the existing contract for delinquent debt collection services for non-tax debts owed to the Government of the District of Columbia. This modification will allow Harris & Harris to continue providing comprehensive collection services, including secondary collection and an account receivables system, with a total funding limit of $2,164,865.00 for the period from May 21, 2025, to November 20, 2025. The extension is essential to maintain service continuity while the Office of Finance and Treasury prepares for a competitive procurement process for a new contract that meets updated legislative requirements.

The bill outlines the terms of the contract extension, which includes two additional three-month periods and specifies that the total funding is contingent upon the approval of the FY2026 Appropriated Budget. It also details the estimated revenue and contingency fees associated with the collection services, projecting an estimated revenue of $11,381,282.00 for the first extension period, with a contingency fee of 9.25%. Furthermore, the modification incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 32, dated December 23, 2024, into the contract terms, ensuring compliance with labor standards.