The bill proposes the exercise of Option Year Two for Contract No. AGR-23-30000128 with City Security Consultants, Inc. (CSCI) to provide security services at CareFirst Arena, Gateway DC, and the R.I.S.E. Demonstration Center. The contract period for this option year is set from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,654,105.20. This contract is essential for ensuring daily security at the arena and on an as-needed basis at the other venues. The contract was initially awarded in 2023, and the Council has previously approved the base term and the first option year.

Additionally, the bill includes a modification to amend the contract's caption from "Security Services at the Entertainment and Sports Arena and other Designated Venues" to "Security Services at CareFirst Arena and other Designated Venues." The proposed contract is certified to be within the appropriated budget authority for Events DC for the fiscal year 2026, and the contractor is confirmed to be current with its tax obligations. The exercise of this option requires approval from the Council of the District of Columbia.