The proposed Modification No. M0014 to Contract No. CW100393 with Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC seeks to exercise option period three for case management, utility assistance, and financial assistance under the Permanent Supportive Housing III program. The modification allocates a not-to-exceed amount of $2,975,519.32 for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, aimed at supporting chronically homeless individuals and families. Additionally, the modification updates wage determinations to reflect an increase in the District's minimum wage and living wage rates effective July 1, 2025, while confirming the contractor's compliance with District tax obligations.
The bill also introduces various financial incentives for case management services, including hiring bonuses of $1,500 for case managers and $2,000 for supervisors, as well as retention bonuses of $2,000 and $3,500, respectively. It specifies building and application fees for individuals and families, with total not-to-exceed amounts for both Option Period Three and Option Period Four set at $2,975,519.32. Furthermore, the bill outlines reimbursement rates for case management services and utility assistance, detailing specific line items and quantities, with rates effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, ensuring a comprehensive financial framework for these essential services.