The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. CW115647 with Ridge IT Cyber, LLC to exercise option year one, allowing for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000,000 for the period from July 8, 2025, through July 7, 2026. This modification is intended to ensure the continued provision of Managed Zero Trust Services, which are critical for addressing the cybersecurity needs of existing and future customers of the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO). The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with a minimum contract amount of $10,000 and a maximum of $20,000,000 for each option year.

The modification is compliant with the District's budget authority and has been certified by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer as having available funding for the option period. Additionally, the contractor, Ridge IT Cyber, LLC, is confirmed to be current with its District taxes, as indicated by the Citywide Clean Hands database. The bill emphasizes the importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures through this contract modification, which is expected to support the District's technological infrastructure effectively.