The proposed bill seeks to approve a contract modification for the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) to exercise option year four with OverDrive, Inc. for downloadable digital content services, extending the contract period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000. This modification allows OverDrive to continue providing essential services, including the management of digital rights and access to a variety of digital content such as audiobooks, eBooks, and streaming videos. The contract modification requires Council approval due to its value exceeding one million dollars, and the funding for this contract has been certified as available for fiscal year 2026.
Additionally, the bill incorporates the Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 33, dated April 25, 2025, which sets forth minimum wage rates applicable to the contract. It outlines wage determinations for various occupations, specifying hourly wage rates and benefits, while also addressing exemptions for certain computer professionals. The bill emphasizes compliance with Executive Orders regarding paid sick leave and mandates that contractors provide uniforms to employees at no cost. Overall, the bill aims to ensure fair compensation and benefits for workers in federally contracted positions while maintaining adherence to established labor standards.