The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-24-NC-RFP-0020D with Aspen of DC, Inc. to exercise Option Year Two, which will extend the contract from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,500,000 and a guaranteed minimum of $250. This modification aims to continue providing general maintenance and repair services, including emergency response and preventative maintenance, as part of the District's work order reduction efforts. The contractor is also required to comply with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act during this option period, while all other terms of the original contract remain unchanged.

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 nonprofit organizations. Enforcement of these provisions will be managed by the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement, ensuring compliance and reporting mechanisms for non-compliance.