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 extend the contract from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. This modification allows for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000, with a guaranteed minimum of $50. The contractor will continue to provide essential general maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance, to help address work order backlogs and critical repair needs for municipal and D.C. Public School facilities. The modification has been certified by the Office of the General Counsel and aligns with the appropriated budget authority for the fiscal year.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish new living wage rates for government contractors and recipients of government assistance, setting the rate at $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and increasing it to $17.95 per hour starting July 1, 2025. It clarifies the definition of "affiliated employees" and outlines exemptions from the Living Wage Act, ensuring fair compensation for workers involved in government contracts. The bill also mandates that recipients and subcontractors provide notice to affiliated employees and maintain payroll records for three years, with the Department of Employment Services responsible for monitoring compliance.