The proposed Modification No. M0001 to Contract No. CW117814 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation aims to exercise the first option year of the contract for Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Solutions, specifically for contact center solutions. The modification establishes a not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000 and extends the performance period from November 26, 2025, to September 15, 2026. This action complies with the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 and has been certified as within the agency's budget authority. Additionally, the modification adjusts the living wage rate to $17.50 per hour effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006, ensuring compliance with the District's living wage requirements.

The Living Wage Act of 2006 mandates that recipients of new contracts or government assistance in Washington, D.C. must pay a minimum living wage to their employees and subcontractors. Starting January 1, 2025, the living wage will be set at $17.50 per hour, increasing to $18.00 per hour on July 1, 2025. This requirement applies to contracts valued at $100,000 or more and includes subcontractors receiving $15,000 or more. The bill also defines key terms and outlines exemptions for certain contracts and employee categories, such as those subject to higher federal wage determinations or collective bargaining agreements. Recipients and subcontractors are required to inform their employees about these wage requirements and maintain payroll records for a minimum of three years.