The proposed Modification No. M02 to Contract No. DCAM-24-NC-RFP-0020D with Aspen of DC, Inc. seeks to exercise Option Year Two of the contract, extending from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 for general maintenance and repair services. This modification increases the contract's maximum value from $950,000 to $1.5 million, justified by the growing demand for strategic management consulting services. The modification also ensures compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act, requiring the contractor to adhere to these regulations throughout the option period. A release clause is included, where the contractor waives any claims against the Department related to this modification.

Additionally, the bill proposes an increase in the District's Minimum Wage and Living Wage rates to $17.95 per hour, effective July 1, 2025. It mandates that subcontractors receiving $15,000 or more from D.C. government contracts, as well as those receiving $50,000 or more from government assistance, must pay their affiliated employees at least the living wage rate. The bill outlines specific exemptions from the Living Wage Act, including contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations and certain employee categories, while also establishing enforcement mechanisms through the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement.