The proposed Modification No. M04 to Contract No. DCAM-25-NC-RFP-0020H with JL Terrell Construction LLC seeks to exercise Option Year Two (OY2) of the contract for General Contractor On-call General Maintenance and Repair Services, allowing for a not-to-exceed amount of $20,000,000 for the period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The contractor will continue to provide essential maintenance and repair services across various disciplines, including electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fire safety systems. The modification includes a guaranteed minimum contract value of $250 and mandates compliance with the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination and the District of Columbia Living Wage Act. The continuation of services during FY27 is contingent upon the appropriation of the FY27 budget by Congress, and all other terms of the original contract remain unchanged.

Additionally, the bill amends the Living Wage Act of 2006, establishing a living wage rate of $17.95 per hour effective January 1, 2026, which will increase to $18.40 per hour on July 1, 2026. It clarifies the definition of "affiliated employee" and outlines specific exemptions from the Act, such as contracts subject to higher federal wage determinations and collective bargaining agreements. The enforcement of the Living Wage Act will be overseen by the Department of Employment Services and the D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement, which will share monitoring responsibilities. The bill also provides mechanisms for employees to report violations and file complaints regarding non-compliance with living wage requirements.