The proposed bill seeks approval for Contract No. CW128064 with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) for a total of $1,122,767.83, aimed at providing essential IBM Mainframe software licenses and maintenance for various District applications. The contract will be effective for one year, with the option to extend for up to four additional one-year periods, each anticipated to incur a 10% cost increase. The contract was competitively solicited through the General Services Administration (GSA) schedule, with IBM being the sole proposer deemed fair and reasonable. Funding for this contract is confirmed to be available within the FY2026 Approved Operating Budget, and it has been reviewed for legal sufficiency by the Office of the Attorney General.

Additionally, the bill outlines the responsibilities and requirements for contractors, including stipulations regarding contract modifications, invoice payments, and insurance obligations. It specifies that any changes to the contract must be issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer, with unauthorized changes not eligible for compensation. The bill also establishes comprehensive insurance requirements for contractors, mandating coverage in various areas and ensuring the District of Columbia is included as an additional insured. Furthermore, it details the procurement requirements for the Office of Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) and Integrated Platform Services Department (IPS) to secure the necessary software licenses for the continued operation of applications hosted on the IBM Z-series server.