The proposed Modification No. M01 aims to exercise Option Year One (OY1) of the contract for Electrical Maintenance and Repair Services with RSC Electrical & Mechanical Contractors, Inc., extending the contract period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. The modification sets a guaranteed minimum amount of $250 and a Not-To-Exceed (NTE) value of $5,000,000 for the option year, significantly increasing the NTE from the previous $995,000 to accommodate the rising demand for strategic management consulting services. Compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act is included, and the contractor has confirmed its compliance with District tax obligations and ethical standards.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish new living wage rates, setting the wage at $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, and increasing it to $17.95 per hour starting July 1, 2025. This requirement applies to contractors and recipients of government assistance with contracts valued at $100,000 or more, as well as their subcontractors. The bill also outlines specific exemptions from these living wage requirements, including certain federal contracts, collective bargaining agreements, and specific service contracts. The Department of Employment Services will be responsible for enforcement, requiring recipients and subcontractors to maintain payroll records for three years and inform employees of the living wage requirements.