The "Modification Nos. M02, M03, M03a, and M04 to Contract No. CW117619 with RCM of Washington, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026" is an emergency bill designed to approve modifications to an existing contract with RCM of Washington, Inc., which provides residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The bill authorizes an increase in the not-to-exceed amount for option year one of the contract by $1,028,121 and ensures payment for the goods and services received under these modifications. It emphasizes the need for uninterrupted service delivery to eligible individuals through the Department on Disability Services, reflecting adjustments in contract terms and funding to prevent service disruptions.

The legislation also extends the Human Care Agreement with RCM of Washington, Inc. to cover occupancy-related residential expenses from July 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027, with a new not-to-exceed amount of $768,978.17. It includes updates to wage determinations, raising the Living Wage and Minimum Wage rates to $18.40 per hour starting July 1, 2026. The bill confirms that the service provider is not debarred from contracting with the District or federal government and ensures that the necessary funding is available in the District's Fiscal Year 2026 budget. All other terms and conditions of the contract will remain unchanged, with detailed financial provisions for various services included in the bill.