The proposed Modification No. M02 to Contract No. DCAM-21-NC-RFQ-0002AN with MBB Affiliates, LLC seeks to exercise the second option year of the contract, allowing for a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000,000 for the period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. This modification will enable MBB Affiliates to continue providing essential maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance, with a guaranteed minimum contract value of $50. The modification ensures compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act, and has been certified as legally sufficient and within the appropriated budget authority.
Additionally, the bill outlines updates to the Living Wage Act of 2006, mandating that contractors and recipients of government assistance pay a minimum living wage of $17.50 per hour starting January 1, 2025, increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025, for contracts valued at $100,000 or more. It includes exemptions for certain contracts and specifies compliance requirements, such as maintaining payroll records and notifying employees of their rights. The bill also proposes updates to wage determinations for various occupations, ensuring fair compensation and addressing discrepancies in pay, with specific wage rates listed for roles in computer operations, instructional occupations, and technical fields.