The bill proposes modifications to Contract No. DCAM-20-NC-RFP-0013-A3 with Als Twin Air, LLC, allowing the exercise of option year five for on-call facility maintenance and repair services, specifically for HVAC systems. The total not-to-exceed amount for this modification is set at $14,000,000, with the contract period extending from June 26, 2025, through June 25, 2026. The contractor will continue to provide essential services, including HVAC system repairs and preventative maintenance. The bill also includes a certification that Als Twin Air, LLC is current with its District taxes and confirms that the proposed modifications are within the appropriated budget authority for fiscal years 2025 and 2026.

Additionally, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the obligations of contractors under the Living Wage Act of 2006, mandating that recipients of contracts or government assistance must pay their employees a living wage starting at $17.50 per hour from January 1, 2025, and increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025. The bill outlines exemptions from this requirement and emphasizes the importance of adhering to the living wage standard to promote economic stability for workers in the District of Columbia. The Department of Employment Services will oversee enforcement, ensuring compliance with payroll record-keeping and employee rights notification.