The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCRL-2022-H1-0110 with Sasha Bruce Youthwork, Inc. (SBY) to exercise the third option year of the contract, which will run from March 8, 2026, to March 7, 2027. The modification allows for a not-to-exceed amount of $1,981,889.87, enabling SBY to continue providing therapeutic group home services for males and females aged 13 to 21 who have an Axis I diagnosis or other specified clinical needs. This contract modification follows previous approvals for the base period and two option periods, each set at $1,916,618.67.

The bill includes a certification of funds availability, indicating that $1,123,974.81 is allocated in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the contract during the initial part of the option year. The remaining funding of $857,915.06 for the period from October 1, 2026, to March 7, 2027, will depend on the availability of funds in the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The contractor, Sasha Bruce Youthwork, has been confirmed to be current with its District taxes, as indicated by the Clean Hands certificate.