The proposed Modification No. M02 to Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002AJ with Carson Coles Cleaning Company, 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 and a guaranteed minimum of $50. This modification is part of the Department of General Services' initiative to provide maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance. The modification has been certified by the Office of the General Counsel and aligns with the financial plan approved by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. It also mandates the contractor's compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination requirements and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2006, ensuring that covered workers receive at least the applicable minimum wage rates.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish new living wage rates, set at $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and increasing to $17.95 per hour starting July 1, 2025, for contractors and recipients of government assistance valued at $100,000 or more. It outlines specific definitions and exemptions from the living wage requirement, including contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations and certain service contracts. The Department of Employment Services will monitor compliance, and individuals can report violations regarding non-payment of the living wage. The bill also includes updates to wage determinations for various occupations, ensuring fair compensation based on current labor market conditions.