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. This modification establishes a not-to-exceed amount of $1,600,000 for the period from November 26, 2025, to September 15, 2026, and is compliant with the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010. Additionally, the modification includes an adjustment to the living wage rate, which will increase to $17.50 per hour effective July 1, 2025, as per the Standard Contract Provisions. The total contract value for this option period is set with a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $1,600,000, while all other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.

Furthermore, 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 affiliated employees and subcontractors. Effective January 1, 2025, the living wage will be set at $17.50 per hour, increasing to $18.00 per hour starting July 1, 2025. This requirement applies to contracts valued at $100,000 or more and to subcontractors receiving $15,000 or more. The bill also outlines definitions for key terms, exemptions for certain contracts, and mandates that recipients and subcontractors inform their employees about living wage requirements while maintaining payroll records for three years. It emphasizes the importance of reporting non-compliance to the appropriate authorities.