The proposed Modification No. 1 to Contract No. DCAM-22-AE-RFP-0001 with Shinberg Levinas Architectural Design, Inc. seeks to increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount by $3,026,344, raising the total value from $1,952,600 to $4,978,944. This modification is necessary due to the expanded scope of the project for the new Metropolitan Police Department 7th District Headquarters, which has seen its budget grow from $18 million to $50 million and its estimated square footage increase from 55,000 to approximately 65,000. The modification includes additional professional design services and updates to the project schedule, with a completion date set for October 5, 2025. The contractor, a certified Small Business Enterprise, has shown satisfactory performance on previous projects, and the Department of General Services will monitor compliance with the contract terms.

The bill also outlines various new services and associated costs that were not anticipated in the original Request for Proposal, including the design of a pre-cast parking garage and the integration of Net Zero Energy performance. Additional unforeseen costs include environmental assessments and specialized legal counsel for navigating the Planned Unit Development process. The bill emphasizes the importance of ensuring that the project meets regulatory compliance and sustainability goals while addressing the complexities introduced by the expanded project scope. Overall, the modification requires Council approval due to the significant increase in funding and the necessity of additional services to meet the evolving needs of the Metropolitan Police Department.