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 is a continuation of services that Siemens has been providing under a previous General Services Administration (GSA) task order, which was initially approved by the Council of the District of Columbia in September 2024.

The resolution also includes certifications that Siemens is current with its tax obligations and that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for Events DC for the fiscal year. The Chief Contracting Officer has determined that exercising this option is in the best interest of Events DC, fulfilling an existing need for the organization. The approval of this contract modification requires the Council's consent, as outlined in D.C. Code 1-204.51 and 2-352.02.