The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-20-NC-RFP-0001E with GNT Group, LLC, to fully exercise the fifth option year for comprehensive city-wide landscaping maintenance and supplemental services in Wards 1, 2, and Maryland. The modification is set at a not-to-exceed amount of $1,440,420.43, covering the period from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. It includes $1,040,420.43 for basic services and $400,000 for non-guaranteed, on-call supplemental services. The bill also incorporates administrative changes, such as the addition of a Rider Clause and the replacement of the contract recap for Modification No. M07, while ensuring compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2006.

Additionally, the bill outlines the financial provisions for the landscaping services, specifying a total contract value for routine and supplemental services, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining landscaping across multiple wards. It includes detailed specifications for various locations, associated costs, and a breakdown of maintenance services, ensuring transparency in budgeting. The bill aims to enhance the quality and upkeep of public spaces, ensuring they remain accessible and well-maintained for community use, while also streamlining legal language to improve clarity and compliance within the existing legislative framework.