The proposed bill seeks approval from the Council of the District of Columbia for Contract No. CW122886 with Maryland Industrial Trucks, Inc. for the procurement of 2024-2030 Pelican Street Sweepers, totaling $1,320,878.60. The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, allowing the Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Management Administration to order between four to eight street sweepers over a performance period of one year. An option period is included, which anticipates an increase in costs due to inflation, raising the minimum amount for the first option period to $346,730.64. The contractor was selected through the Federal Supply Schedule, and has a proven track record of satisfactory performance on similar contracts.
Furthermore, the bill designates Richard Morris as the Contract Administrator and Tonia C. Nixon as the Contracting Officer, responsible for overseeing compliance and signing contracts, respectively. The contract mandates that the contractor submit invoices electronically via the DC Vendor Portal and incorporates various documents by reference to clarify the hierarchy for resolving inconsistencies. The bill underscores the importance of adhering to the contract's terms and conditions, detailing the responsibilities of both the contractor and the District in managing the procurement process.