The proposed bill seeks to approve Modification No. 5 to Contract No. GAGA-2024-C-0038B with Deadwyler School Bus Transportation, LLC, allowing for the exercise of option year three at a total amount of $2,255,040.00. This modification will enable the contractor to continue providing student school bus transportation services to District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The increase in the contract amount reflects adjustments based on the number of schools and students enrolled, and the contractor has a satisfactory performance record with DCPS.

The modification increases the total contract amount from $2,226,120.00 to $2,255,040.00, establishing a new not to exceed (NTE) amount of $2,255,040.00, while the completion date remains unchanged at September 30, 2027. All other terms and conditions of the contract will continue to apply without alteration. The modification has been certified as legally sufficient and within the appropriated budget authority for the fiscal year, and it will require acceptance by the authorized representative, Antonio Jenkins, and the signature of the Contracting Officer of the District of Columbia.