The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. DCPL-2025-C-0018 with TRI Consulting, Inc. to exercise Option Year One for janitorial and related supplemental services at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. This modification will extend the contract period from June 28, 2026, through June 27, 2027, with a not-to-exceed amount of $1,074,244.92, reflecting an increase from the previously approved base contract amount of $1,043,538.76. The bill also confirms that TRI Consulting, Inc. is compliant with District tax obligations and that the modification is within the agency's appropriated budget authority for the fiscal year, ensuring adherence to the financial plan.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006 to clarify the definition of "affiliated employee," excluding those who provide only intermittent services related to government contracts. It establishes that new contracts or government assistance recipients must pay affiliated employees a living wage, set at $17.95 per hour from January 1, 2026, increasing to $18.40 per hour starting July 1, 2026. The bill outlines exemptions from the Living Wage Act and mandates enforcement by the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement, including specific reporting procedures for violations. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance fair compensation and benefits for workers involved in government contracts and assistance programs.