The bill proposes the exercise of Option Year One for Contract No. AGR-24-30000207 with Siemens Industry, Inc. for switchgear maintenance, inspection, testing, and repair services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and CareFirst Arena. The contract period is set from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,541,400. This contract continues the services provided by Siemens, which has been responsible for the maintenance of the switchgear systems at these venues since their installation.

The Council of the District of Columbia is requested to approve this contract extension, which has been certified as compliant with the District's budgetary requirements and tax obligations. The contract is deemed necessary to fulfill ongoing maintenance needs and is supported by the Board of Directors of the Washington Convention and Sports Authority, which has recommended the approval of funding for this option year.