The proposed Modification No. M02 to Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002AK with GNT Group, LLC seeks to extend the contract's performance period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000 allocated for various maintenance and repair services. This modification is essential to meet the increasing facility maintenance needs of the Department of General Services and has been certified as compliant with budgetary requirements. The contractor is also confirmed to be current with its District taxes, ensuring eligibility for the modification. The bill mandates compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Schedule and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2006, incorporating these legal frameworks into the contract.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish new living wage rates, effective January 1, 2025, at $17.50 per hour, increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025, for contractors and recipients of government assistance valued at $100,000 or more. Exemptions to this requirement include contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations, existing collective bargaining agreements, and certain emergency service contracts. The bill also outlines compliance responsibilities for contractors, including maintaining payroll records and providing notice of wage requirements to employees, while the Department of Employment Services will oversee compliance and address violations.