The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. CW99623 with Qlarant Quality Solutions, Inc. to exercise option year three, which will extend the contract period from August 7, 2025, through August 6, 2026, for a total amount of $1,916,454.18. This modification allows Qlarant to continue serving as the District's external quality review organization, performing essential external quality reviews and related activities for various health care programs, including Managed Care Organizations and Prepaid Health Plans. The contract amount for this option period reflects an increase due to inflationary factors affecting rising costs.

Additionally, the bill includes a certification that Qlarant is current with its District taxes, as verified by the Citywide Clean Hands database. The funding for this contract modification has been certified as available within the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, ensuring that the contract is financially supported and consistent with the agency's budgetary authority. The contract modification is presented for the Council's favorable consideration.