The proposed bill seeks approval for Contract No. DCKA-2025-C-0079 with Rivian, LLC, for a maximum amount of $8,392,500 to supply electric pickup trucks to the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). This contract, awarded through a sole source selection method, is classified as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, allowing for a minimum order of one truck and a maximum of 100 trucks. The contract aims to support the District's transition to a greener fleet in alignment with environmental commitments, specifically the Mayor's Multi-State Medium and Heavy-duty Zero Emission Vehicle Memorandum of Understanding. The bill also includes a waiver of the 35% subcontracting requirement, eliminating the need for a subcontracting plan.

Additionally, the bill introduces updated provisions regarding contractor obligations, including comprehensive insurance requirements and a new dispute resolution process. It replaces previous language regarding hiring requirements with stipulations mandating that at least 51% of new hires for contracts over $300,000 must be District residents. The bill also deletes the existing Non-Discrimination Clause and replaces it with a more detailed clause outlining the Contractor's obligations to prevent discrimination in employment. Furthermore, it removes the Cost and Pricing Data clause and introduces a Contractor Data Protection Addendum, while establishing a State and Municipal Agency Rider Clause to extend the contract to public agencies across the U.S.