The proposed bill seeks approval for a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, valued at $1,305,253.15, for the provision of the Zscaler Cloud Security Platform. This remote endpoint security platform is designed to enhance secure access for the District's remote workforce to both public cloud infrastructure and District-owned data centers, thereby improving user experience. The contract is scheduled to begin on January 31, 2026, and will run until January 30, 2027, with the possibility of a one-year extension based on available funding. The contract was awarded following a Request for Task Order Proposal (RFTOP) and has been certified as legally sufficient by the Office of the Attorney General.

In addition to the contract details, the bill outlines specific insurance requirements for the contractor, including Commercial General Liability, Cyber Liability, and Workers Compensation insurance, which must list the District of Columbia as an additional insured. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that subcontractors meet the same insurance standards and must provide prior written notice of any changes to their coverage. The bill also emphasizes that the contractor will not be compensated for unauthorized changes to the contract and includes provisions for the oversight of compliance and technical administration by the Contracting Officer and Contract Administrator. Furthermore, all insurance must be obtained from companies with a minimum A.M. Best rating of A- VII, and the District may disclose the contractor's insurance information to third parties making claims against it.