The proposed Modification No. 5 to Contract No. DCAM-22-CS-RFP-0018 with MCN Build, Inc. seeks to increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) by $2,339,557.41, raising the total contract amount from $107,686,296.00 to $110,025,853.41. This increase is necessary to cover additional design-build services required for the renovation and modernization of the Browne Education Campus in Washington, DC, particularly due to unforeseen delays in power delivery caused by Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO). The additional costs include expenses related to generators, infrastructure repairs, and other necessary work to ensure the project remains on track for substantial completion by January 6, 2025, for Part 1 and July 15, 2025, for Part 2.

The modification requires Council approval due to the significant amount involved, which exceeds $1 million, and the Department of General Services has confirmed that adequate funds are available in the District of Columbia Public Schools' cumulative capital budget authority balance to cover this increase. The bill also includes a release clause where the Contractor agrees to waive any claims against the Department related to delays or additional costs arising from this modification, ensuring that all other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged. Overall, this modification aims to facilitate the timely completion of the Browne Education Campus project while adhering to the performance standards set forth in the original contract.