The proposed Modification No. M0014 to Contract No. CW100393 with Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC aims to extend the provision of case management services, utility assistance, and financial assistance under the Permanent Supportive Housing III program for the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,975,519.32. This modification is designed to support chronically homeless individuals and families, ensuring they receive essential services to improve their living conditions. The modification also updates wage determinations to reflect an increase in the District's Minimum Wage and Living Wage to $17.95 per hour, effective July 1, 2025, while maintaining all other terms and conditions of the contract.

Additionally, the bill 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 for case managers after 12 months and $3,500 for supervisors after 18 months. It specifies reimbursement rates for case management services, utility assistance, and other cost components, with a total not-to-exceed amount of $2,975,519.32 for both Option Period Three and Option Period Four. The structured reimbursement approach aims to enhance the effectiveness of case management services, thereby improving support for individuals and families in need.