The proposed bill seeks to approve Modification No. 4 to Contract No. GAGA-2024-C-0038A with Miles Away Charter, LLC, allowing the contractor to continue providing student school bus transportation services to the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for the second option year. This modification includes a not-to-exceed amount of $4,377,600, covering the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, and is part of a consolidation effort to streamline services under a single contractor due to previous performance issues. The increase in funding is attributed to additional schools undergoing modernization, which necessitates more buses for student transportation. The bill also updates the living wage language, establishing a rate of $17.50 per hour from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025, and increasing to $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill modifies the existing contract for Swing Space Transportation Services, specifically addressing the period of performance and living wage requirements. The new period for an additional drop-off site is set from September 16, 2024, to September 30, 2024, while the overall contract period remains from December 30, 2023, to September 30, 2024. The total number of buses allocated to Truesdell Elementary School is reduced from two to zero based on ridership data. The bill also includes significant changes to the pricing structure and service requirements, ensuring that the District retains exclusive rights to custom products developed under the contract and enhancing legal protections for the District.