The proposed Modification No. 4 to Contract No. DCAM-22-CS-RFP-0012 with BSC-CWC Truesdell JV, LLC seeks to increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $2,398,851, raising the total contract amount from $83,983,169 to $86,382,020. This modification is necessary to address unforeseen conditions that have arisen during the renovation and modernization of Truesdell Elementary School. The original GMP was approved by the Council on June 3, 2024, and this increase requires Council approval due to its amount exceeding $1 million. The contract includes full design and construction services for approximately 105,000 square feet of the school facility, which encompasses both the renovation of the existing historic building and the construction of a new addition.

The project is divided into two phases: the Design and Preconstruction Phase and the Construction Phase, with a substantial completion date set for July 15, 2025. The contractor, BSC-CWC Truesdell JV, LLC, has a proven track record in managing K-12 school renovations, including historic buildings, and is subject to specific performance standards, including penalties for delays. The Department of General Services has confirmed that sufficient funds are available within the District of Columbia Public Schools' cumulative capital budget authority to cover this increase. Additionally, the contract modifications include a mutual release clause, ensuring that the contractor waives any potential claims against the Department related to this modification.