The proposed Modification No. M0016 to Contract No. CW99623 with Qlarant Quality Solutions, Inc. seeks to exercise option year four of the contract, which will extend the period of performance from August 7, 2026, through August 6, 2027, for a total amount of $2,341,395.25. Under this modification, Qlarant will continue to fulfill its role as the District's external quality review organization, conducting external quality reviews and related activities for various health care programs, including Managed Care Organizations and Prepaid Health Plans.

The modification includes a detailed price schedule for the services to be provided, which encompasses various activities such as operational systems reviews, validation of performance improvement projects, and technical assistance to the Department of Health Care Finance. The contract modification is supported by a certification that the contractor is current with its District taxes and that the funding is consistent with the financial plan and budget for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027. All other terms and conditions of the original contract remain unchanged.