The bill proposes the approval of Option Year Four for Contract No. AGR-210110002058 with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator and escalator maintenance and repair services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and Carnegie Library. The contract period for this option is set from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,867,772.00. This contract continues the provision of routine and emergency services for the 44 escalators and 32 elevators at the Convention Center, as well as the two elevators and an external lift at the Carnegie Library.

The contract has undergone previous approvals for its base term and three option years, with the current proposal being consistent with the approved fiscal year 2026 budget of Events DC. The Chief Contracting Officer has determined that exercising this option is in the best interest of Events DC, fulfilling an existing need for maintenance services. The bill includes certifications of tax compliance and legal sufficiency, ensuring that Fujitec America, Inc. is current with its tax obligations and that the contract modification is legally sound.