The proposed Modification No. M0001 to Contract No. DCCB-2020-F-0029 with Hausfeld, LLP seeks to exercise the first option period for legal services related to the investigation and potential litigation against Amazon.com, Inc. for violations of trade laws and the D.C. Consumer Protection Procedures Act. This modification allows Hausfeld, LLP to continue its work from September 17, 2025, through September 16, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $55,000,000. The contract operates on a contingency fee basis, where the contractor will receive a percentage of any gross recovery made by the District, with reimbursement for other direct costs as authorized.

Additionally, the modification includes updates to the contract's administrative details, such as the names and contact information of the contracting officer and contract administrator. It also incorporates the latest U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and updates to the D.C. Living Wage Act of 2006, effective January 1, 2025. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.