The proposed Modification No. M0019 to Contract No. CW87331 with CDE Systems seeks to exercise option year four of the contract, which will run from December 10, 2025, to December 9, 2026, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,791,546.56. This modification allows CDE Systems to continue providing a senior-level application development team with expertise in Merative Curam to support the Department of Health Care Finance's District of Columbia Access System program. The modification maintains all other terms and conditions unchanged and is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency for the fiscal year, consistent with the financial plan.

The bill outlines a detailed budget proposal for various positions and services related to the Curam project, including fixed hourly rates for roles such as Senior Curam Business Analyst and Curam Business Analyst, totaling an estimated cost of $1,681,586.64. Additionally, it specifies costs for deliverables, such as monthly reports and a transition out plan, amounting to $109,959.92. The overall budget for Option Year Four, which encompasses both personnel and deliverables, is projected to be $1,791,546.56, highlighting the importance of these roles and services for the successful execution of the Curam project while ensuring accountability and transparency in financial aspects.