The proposed Modification No. M002 to Contract No. DCHBX-2025-C-0001 with IdeaCrew, Inc. seeks to exercise option year one for the provision of information technology (IT) services, with a not-to-exceed amount of $13,500,000. This modification will extend the contract period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this contract, IdeaCrew, Inc. will continue to support the ongoing operations and maintenance of the DC Health Benefit Exchange (HBX) IT systems, develop and implement software customizations for the DC Health Link exchange platform, and provide specialized IT staffing services as needed.

The modification also incorporates the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision 33, dated April 25, 2025, into the contract. The total value of the contract, including the base year and the option year, will amount to $25,500,000. The proposed contractor, IdeaCrew, Inc., has been confirmed to be current with its District taxes, ensuring compliance with the Clean Hands requirement. The modification is contingent upon the approval of the FY 2026 budget, which has been certified as available for the minimum order amount of $500 and the not-to-exceed amount of $13,500,000.