The bill proposes Modification No. 16 to Contract No. DCAM-21-CS-IFB-0002 with Consys, Inc., which involves construction services for the New W Street, NE Bus Terminal for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's Division of Transportation. This modification seeks to increase the contract's not-to-exceed amount by $3,416,917.62, raising the total from $22,426,442.29 to $25,843,359.91. The additional funds are intended to cover costs related to general conditions, equitable adjustments, an on-time completion bonus, and further construction services necessary due to updated site designs and unforeseen conditions. The substantial completion date for the project is extended from May 27, 2025, to October 3, 2025, and the final completion date is pushed from June 25, 2025, to November 4, 2025.
Additionally, the bill includes a release clause where the contractor agrees to waive any claims against the Department related to delays or additional costs arising from this modification. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged. The proposed modification requires Council approval due to the increase exceeding $1 million, and the Department of General Services has confirmed that the modification aligns with the agency's budget and financial plan.