The proposed bill seeks approval from the Council of the District of Columbia for Contract No. CW128225 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, which totals $2,471,217.26. This contract is essential for providing Salesforce licenses that support critical business applications and operations within DC Health. The contract period is set from September 23, 2025, to September 15, 2026, and is structured as a requirements contract under a cooperative agreement procurement method. The Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the contract and confirmed that funding is available within the appropriated budget for the fiscal year. Carahsoft has a proven track record with the District, having held approximately 22 contracts related to software licenses and cloud-based services.

The bill outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer (CO) and the Contract Administrator (CA), detailing the process for invoice submissions and insurance coverage requirements for the contractor. The contractor must submit payment requests electronically and maintain various types of insurance, including general liability and cyber liability. Additionally, the bill emphasizes the contractor's obligation to provide specific Salesforce licenses, including Service Cloud and Marketing Cloud, with delivery timelines set for completion by September 30, 2025. The contractor must also have the capacity to increase licensure as needed for DC Health initiatives and provide electronic confirmations of each license within five business days of the contract award.