The "Modification Nos. M10 and M11 to Contract No. CW94742 with Verizon Communications Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025" is an emergency bill aimed at approving two modifications to an existing telecommunications contract with Verizon Communications. The bill authorizes the Council to approve Modification Nos. M10 and M11, which will enable the District of Columbia to continue managing essential telecommunications services, including voice and private line services, by exercising option year three of the contract. The total payment authorized for these modifications is capped at $2,950,642.44, with specific allocations of $1,230,000.00 for fiscal year 2025 and $1,720,642.44 for fiscal year 2026.

To expedite the approval process and ensure uninterrupted telecommunications services for public safety users, the bill includes a provision that allows for these modifications to be approved notwithstanding certain procurement requirements. The modifications extend the period of performance for the contract from April 29, 2025, through April 28, 2026, with a total amount of $983,547.48 for the first extension and $1,967,094.96 for the second. The emergency nature of the bill emphasizes the critical need for these services, and it will take effect upon approval by the Mayor, remaining in effect for no longer than 90 days.