The proposed Modification No. M01 to Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002AP with Covenant Development Company seeks to extend the contract's performance period by one year, from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000. This modification allows the contractor to continue providing essential maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance. The contract maintains a guaranteed minimum of $50, and the contractor is required to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Schedule and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2008. The modification is within the agency's budget authority and is pending necessary approvals from the Council.

Additionally, the bill outlines wage determinations for various occupations, establishing minimum wage rates and benefits for workers under federally contracted positions. Effective January 1, 2025, the living wage rate will be set at $17.50 per hour, increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025, for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. The bill also specifies exemptions to the Living Wage Act, including certain federal wage determinations and contracts for emergency services. New provisions are introduced to support trainees without replacing existing employees, and enforcement responsibilities are assigned to the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement, ensuring compliance with wage and benefit requirements.