The bill proposes a contract modification to exercise option year four with OverDrive, Inc. for downloadable digital content services for the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), extending the contract from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a maximum cost of $1,500,000. This modification requires Council approval due to its value exceeding one million dollars, and it has been certified that the necessary funding is available for fiscal year 2026. The contract will continue to provide essential services such as digital rights management and access to various digital content, and it has been approved by the Board of Library Trustees after undergoing a legal sufficiency review.
Additionally, the bill incorporates the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 33, dated April 25, 2025, which outlines minimum wage rates for various occupations under the Service Contract Act. It specifies benefits for workers, including health and welfare compensation, paid holidays, and sick leave, while also detailing wage differentials for specific job titles, such as computer professionals and air traffic controllers. The bill aims to ensure fair compensation and benefits for employees in federally contracted positions, while also establishing provisions for hazardous pay differentials and uniform cost coverage to maintain compliance with wage standards.