The proposed Modification No. 19 to Contract No. CFOPD-20-C-014 with Fidelity Information Services, LLC seeks to extend the contract for one additional year, from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $2,686,213.00. This extension will enable Fidelity to continue providing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) services for the Human Services Benefit programs managed by the District of Columbia Department of Human Services. The contract is structured as a firm fixed price with cost reimbursement components and aligns with the financial plan adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code. The bill also proposes an increase in the cumulative not-to-exceed value of the contract to $14,898,010.76, while all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the exclusion of parties from contracting opportunities based on criminal convictions, enhancing transparency and accountability in the contracting process. It also includes a provision for the removal of outdated legal language to streamline regulations. Furthermore, the bill approves a waiver of the 35% Small Business Enterprise (SBE) subcontracting requirement for the EBT services contract due to insufficient market capacity, as no certified business enterprises were found capable of fulfilling the contract requirements. The funding for the contract will be sourced from U.S. Department of Agriculture federal grant funds, and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer is required to document efforts to include certified business enterprises in future waiver requests.