The proposed bill authorizes the District of Columbia to enter into Contract No. CW126297 with Telecommunications Development Corp for an amount not to exceed $10,000,000. This contract is designed to provide mission-oriented business integrated services for one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods. It is structured as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) agreement, allowing District agencies to place orders as needed. The contract includes a minimum order guarantee of $10.00 and stipulates that task orders must comply with established ordering limitations, while pricing will be based on a federal contract price list to ensure competitiveness. The contractor, a certified local business enterprise, has been selected based on its compliance with solicitation requirements and satisfactory past performance.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006, establishing new minimum wage rates for contract recipients and government assistance in the District. Effective January 1, 2025, the living wage will be set at $17.50 per hour, increasing to $17.95 per hour starting July 1, 2025. The bill mandates compliance with these wage requirements for all contracts valued at $100,000 or more, as well as for subcontractors receiving $15,000 or more. It also outlines specific exemptions from the Living Wage Act, including contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations and certain service contracts. The Department of Employment Services will monitor compliance, and individuals can report violations regarding non-payment of the living wage.