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 encompass various expenses, including infrastructure repairs, temporary heating, and consulting fees. 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 waives any potential claims against the Department related to delays, disruptions, or additional costs arising from this modification. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged. The modification process is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the successful completion of the Browne Education Campus project, which aims to modernize educational facilities in the District while maintaining compliance with the District's capital financing guidelines.