The resolution presented by Mayor Muriel Bowser seeks the Council of the District of Columbia's approval for an emergency bill regarding Contract No. CW114997 with Carahsoft Technology Corporation. This contract, which involves modifications M007, M008, and a proposed M009, is aimed at providing Amazon Web Services to modernize healthcare systems and enhance citizen access to healthcare services and benefit programs. The total amount for the contract and its modifications is not to exceed $1,909,658.58, with the urgency stemming from the need to authorize payment for goods and services already received and to be received under the contract.

The resolution outlines the necessity for immediate action due to the contract's value exceeding $1 million, which requires Council approval under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The modifications have been executed in phases, with the latest proposed modification set to exercise the remainder of option year two of the contract. The resolution emphasizes that without this approval, Carahsoft Technology Corporation would be unable to receive payment for essential services provided from October 1, 2025, through September 15, 2026. The Council is urged to act promptly to ensure the continuation of these vital services.