The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002K with Capital Construction Enterprises, Inc. by exercising the fourth option year, which will be effective from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The modification allows for a maximum contract value of $10,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $50. This contract is part of the Department of General Services' initiative to provide essential maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance, to reduce work order backlogs for municipal and D.C. Public School facilities. 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 2006.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish new living wage rates, setting the rate at $17.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025, and increasing it to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025. It clarifies definitions related to contracts and government assistance, ensuring that affiliated employees receive fair compensation. The bill also includes provisions for the deletion of outdated wage rates and job classifications, while outlining specific exemptions from the Living Wage Act. Compliance monitoring will be overseen by the Department of Employment Services, which will also handle reports of violations regarding non-payment of the living wage.