The proposed bill seeks approval for Contract No. CW123998 with Johnson Truck Center, LLC, for a total maximum amount of $18,352,520. This contract will provide the Department of Public Works' Solid Waste Management Administration with 2026 Autocar ACMD42 refuse trucks, featuring either a Cummins L9 300 HP engine (14-yard) or a Cummins L9 260 HP engine (16-yard). The contract is structured as an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, allowing for a minimum order of one unit and a maximum delivery of 20 units for CLIN 001 and CLIN 002, and 40 units for CLIN 003. The contract will commence upon award and is set to run through July 9, 2028, with a minimum base period amount of $867,626.

The selection process for this contract utilized the competitively awarded Sourcewell Contract no. 032824-NAF, which enables the District to benefit from lower prices. Johnson Truck Center has a proven track record of satisfactory performance on similar contracts, and there have been no protests regarding this award. The bill also outlines the roles of the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Administrator (CA), stating that only the CO can approve contract changes. Additionally, it mandates that the contractor submit invoices electronically through the DC Voucher Portal, with payments made progressively as equipment is delivered and installed, and establishes an ordering clause for all supplies and services.