The proposed bill seeks to approve Contract No. GAGA-2025-C-0142 with MVS, Inc. for a total of $13,478,554.40, aimed at providing hardware and related deployment services to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS). The contract, which will run from June 2, 2025, to September 30, 2025, is designed to maintain a 1:1 student-to-device ratio for grades 3 through 12 and a 3:1 ratio for pre-K through 2. The bill outlines the procurement of various devices, including Lenovo laptops and Apple iPads, and emphasizes the importance of compliance with the Nonprofit Fair Compensation Act of 2020, which allows nonprofit organizations to include indirect costs in their rates. Additionally, it mandates that contractors submit a subcontracting plan for contracts exceeding $250,000, ensuring that at least 35% of the contract's dollar volume is subcontracted.

The bill also introduces significant changes to existing legal language, including the deletion of the previous Article 35 regarding the 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements and First Source Employment Agreement, replacing it with a new section that clarifies contractor obligations under the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984. It emphasizes the importance of hiring District residents and utilizing small business enterprises for subcontracting. Furthermore, the bill establishes comprehensive insurance requirements for contractors, including various types of liability coverage, and outlines a structured dispute resolution process. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance local employment, ensure fair hiring practices, and maintain accountability in contracting processes with the District of Columbia.