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. This modification seeks to increase the contract's total value by $3,416,917.62, raising it from $22,426,442.29 to $25,843,359.91. The additional funds are necessary to cover costs related to general conditions, equitable adjustments, an on-time completion bonus, and further construction services required due to updated site designs and client agency requests. The substantial completion date for the project is extended from May 27, 2025, to October 3, 2025, while the final completion date is pushed from June 25, 2025, to November 4, 2025. The Administrative Term Date is also extended from November 25, 2025, to April 3, 2026.
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 modifications are executed under the authority of Title 27 DCMR Section 4728, ensuring compliance with legal and administrative requirements. The proposed changes require Council approval due to the increase exceeding $1 million, and the Department of General Services has confirmed that adequate funds are available for this expenditure.