The proposed Modification No. 1 to Contract No. DCAM-24-CS-RFP-0004 with MCN Build, Inc. seeks to increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount by $21,578,269, raising it from $2,497,998 to a total of $24,076,267. This modification is intended to fund an additional initial phase of the modernization project for Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School, which includes essential design-build services such as demolition, concrete work, structural steel, plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. The modification allows MCN to commence work while the District and the contractor finalize the full project scope and guaranteed maximum price. The underlying contract was initially approved by the Council on May 12, 2024, and this modification requires Council approval due to the significant increase in contract value.

The bill also includes a release clause where MCN Build, Inc. agrees to waive any claims against the Department of General Services related to delays or additional costs arising from this modification. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged, and the modification is legally certified as sufficient, pending the necessary approvals and fiscal certification from the Department of General Services. The project is structured in two phases: design and preconstruction, followed by construction, with a substantial completion date set for July 15, 2027, and final completion by January 14, 2028. The bill emphasizes the importance of adhering to the established budget and timeline while ensuring that all necessary services are provided to successfully complete the project.