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 necessary to cover costs related to general conditions, equitable adjustments, an on-time completion bonus, and extra construction services required to comply with updated site design requirements. The substantial completion date for the project is extended to October 3, 2025, with the final completion date also adjusted accordingly.

The modification requires Council approval due to the increase exceeding $1 million and has been confirmed by the Department of General Services as being within the appropriated budget authority. Additionally, the contractor agrees to release the Department from any claims related to delays or additional costs arising from this modification. All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged, ensuring that the project continues to move forward while adhering to the necessary legal and financial frameworks.