The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-20-NC-RFP-0013-A2 with Advanced Air Mechanical Systems, Inc. by exercising the fifth option year for on-call facility maintenance and repair services related to HVAC systems. This modification extends the contract period from June 26, 2025, through June 25, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $14,000,000. It includes a guaranteed minimum value of $250 and requires the contractor to comply with established firm-fixed hourly rates, as well as the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2006. The bill also incorporates a release clause where the contractor waives claims against the Department for delays or additional costs arising from the modification.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 by clarifying the definition of "affiliated employee" and outlining specific exemptions from the living wage requirement. It sets the living wage rate at $17.50 per hour from January 1, 2025, until June 30, 2025, increasing to $17.95 per hour starting July 1, 2025. The bill mandates that recipients and subcontractors inform affiliated employees of their rights under the Living Wage Act and retain payroll records for three years. Furthermore, the bill introduces new language emphasizing transparency and accountability in resource allocation, while removing outdated provisions that allowed for discretionary spending without oversight, ultimately aiming for a more structured and effective resource management system.