The "Modification Nos. M009, M0010, M0011, and M0012 to Contract No. CW96234 with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025" is an emergency bill that seeks to approve modifications to an existing contract with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc., which provides pre- and post-transitional care home services for youth in the juvenile justice system. The bill authorizes a total payment of $2,636,803.80 for these services, which includes the exercise of option year three of the contract. The modifications will increase the capacity for service provision from fourteen to eighteen youths, addressing the growing demand for these critical support services.
The legislation amends the D.C. Official Code 2-352.05 concerning privatization contracts, specifically the Human Care Agreement with Umbrella Therapeutic Services, Inc. It mandates that the contract and any amendments be made available online and outlines the necessary determinations regarding contractor responsibility and price reasonableness. The bill also certifies funding availability for the contract covering fiscal years 2025 and 2026, increases the total Not-to-Exceed amount for the contract by $2,008,305.36, and extends the performance period to March 16, 2026. Additionally, it clarifies that the contractor's signature is not required for these modifications to take effect, ensuring the continuity of essential services while adjusting financial terms to reflect increased costs.