The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-IFB-0011B with American Construct, LLC, to exercise the first option year for Plumbing Maintenance and Repair Services, allowing for a not-to-exceed amount of $5,000,000 from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The contract includes a guaranteed minimum of $250 and will provide services on an as-needed basis across District-owned and/or leased properties. The modification is essential to address the increasing strategic management consulting service needs of the Department of General Services and ensures compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act. All other terms of the original contract remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill updates wage determinations for various occupations, establishing a minimum wage of $17.75 per hour for contracts entered into or renewed after January 30, 2022, with specific hourly rates for positions such as Plumber Master and Project Manager. It also outlines exemptions to the Living Wage Act, including contracts subject to federal wage determinations, collective bargaining agreements, and certain employee categories. The enforcement of the Living Wage Act will be managed by the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement, with provisions for reporting violations and ensuring compliance with labor standards.