The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-RFP-0020G with H.E.P. Construction, Inc. by fully exercising option year one for on-call general maintenance and repair services, extending the contract period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $20 million. The modification includes a guaranteed minimum of $250 and ensures that all services provided under this option year will be compensated according to the established contract pricing. Additionally, the bill incorporates compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act of 2006, maintaining all other terms and conditions of the original contract.

Furthermore, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to establish a new living wage rate of $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, increasing to $17.95 per hour on July 1, 2025, for recipients of contracts valued at $100,000 or more and their subcontractors. It outlines specific exemptions from this requirement and mandates that the Department of Employment Services oversee enforcement. The bill also introduces new legal language specifying wage rates for various occupations, ensuring fair compensation aligned with current labor market conditions, and includes provisions for health and welfare benefits, vacation time, and paid holidays for employees under federal contracts.