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 full scope and guaranteed maximum price for the project are finalized. 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 the contractor 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 original contract remain unchanged, and the modification has been certified as sufficient, pending necessary approvals and fiscal certification from the Department of General Services. The project is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools' cumulative capital budget, with funding sourced from both the current approved allotment and the pending FY2026 capital budget. Overall, the bill aims to ensure the successful modernization of the school facility while maintaining accountability and compliance with budgetary constraints.