The "Modification Nos. M0007 and M0008 to Contract No. CW110321 with Miles Away Charter, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026" is an emergency bill introduced by Mayor Muriel Bowser to authorize two modifications to an existing contract with Miles Away Charter, LLC, which provides transportation services for students with disabilities. The bill approves a total payment of up to $1,465,200 for these services, with the first modification costing $89,910 and the second modification covering the remaining $1,375,290. The legislation aims to ensure the continuity of these essential services while adhering to legal and financial protocols, and it confirms that the contractor is compliant with all relevant regulations.

Furthermore, the bill allocates $259,740 for alternative student transportation services for Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027, specifying $89,910 for the period from August 23, 2026, to September 30, 2026, and $169,830 for the following period until August 22, 2027, with the latter funding contingent upon approval by the Mayor, Council, and Congress. It also extends the option year three period of the contract to run from August 23, 2026, through August 22, 2027, and adjusts the living wage rate to $17.95 per hour effective January 1, 2026, and $18.40 per hour starting July 1, 2026, incorporating the Living Wage Act Fact Sheet and Notice for 2026 as attachments to the contract.