Ronald Mason, Jr., J.D.
President
May 18, 2023
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
Suite 504
Washington, D.C. 20004
Reference: Proposed Firm Fixed Price Contract No. GF-2021-C-0009 by and between Consys, Inc. and the Board
of Trustees of the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) for Phase 1 of the Design-Build Services for
Building 39, 44, and 71 Modernization Project on the Van Ness Campus
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 38-1241.01(a)(8), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the
District of Columbia is proposed contract by and between the Board of Trustees of UDC and Consys, Inc. for
Phase 1 of the Design-Build Services for Building 39, 44, and 71 Modernization Project on the Van Ness Campus.
The contract amount is $11,387,786.00. The work shall commence on the date specified in a written Notice to
Proceed to be issued by the UDC Office of Contracting and Procurement and shall continue without interruption
until completion and acceptance. The contract shall be completed within seven hundred and sixty (760) days from
the date of the Notice to Proceed.
Consys is a small business enterprise certified by the Department of Local Small Business Development. The
contract type is a fixed price. The contractor shall provide all operational support necessary to satisfy the
contract’s required performance standards.
As always, I am available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed contract. To facilitate a
response to any questions you may have regarding this proposed contract, please have your staff contact Ms. Mary
Ann Harris, Chief Contracting Officer, at (202) 274-5426. I look forward to a favorable consideration of this
contract.
Sincerely,
Ronald Mason, Jr.
Enclosures
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW — Washington, District of Columbia 20008
Phone: 202.274.6016 ▪ www.udc.edu ▪ Facsimile: 202.274.5304
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(A) Contract Number: GF-2023-C-0009
Proposed Contractor: Consys, Inc.
Contract Amount: $11,387,786.00
Unit and Method of Compensation: US Dollars
Term of Contract: From start date in the Notice to proceed not to exceed 270
days thereafter
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price
Source Selection Method: Competitive Sealed Bidding
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Period Amount: $ 11,387,786.00
Option Period 1 Amount: $ NA
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable):
Option Period 2 Amount: $ NA
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable):
Option Period 3 Amount: $ NA
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable):
Option Period 4 Amount: $ NA
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable):
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(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
Consys, Inc. shall perform all work and provide all materials necessary to offer design-build services for the
Van Ness Modernization, Building 39, 44, and 71, located on UDC’s Van Ness Campus Connecticut
Avenue, NW Washington DC. 20008, according to the requirements of this solicitation.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
Request for Proposal No.: GF-2023-R-0009, for Design Build Services – Van ness Modernization –
Buildings 39, 44, and 71for the University of the District of Columbia, Van Ness Campus was issued on the
open market with 35% SBE subcontracting on December 26, 2022, and advertised in the Washington Times
newspaper, as on UDC’s website. There were Seven (7) amendments to the solicitation. Four (4) proposals
were received on February 17, 2023, in response to the solicitation.
BID TABULATION
Issue Date: December 26, 2022 BID Receipt Date: February 17, 2023 2:00 p.m.
Commodity Code(s):
Number of Vendors Solicited: 8 companies attended pre-bid conference,
Set–aside: Y/ ( Y ) N
and 26 individuals attended the site visit.
Explanation if not Set-aside:
BID SUMMARY
VENDOR LSDBE LSDBE
PRICE EVALUATED PRICE
CERTIFICATION %
MCN Build
$9,249,060.00 Yes 7% $ 8,601,625.80
Consys, Inc $8,387,786.00 Yes 12% $ 7,381,251.68
GCS, Inc. DBA GCS-
Sigal $8,940,375.00 Yes 12% $7,867,530.00
BSC-CWC Truesdell
JV, LLC 4910 $8,447,406.00 No 0% $0.00
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
NA
(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
The proposed contractor has adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability
to obtain those resources. The proposed contractor has a $2,000,000.00 line of credit from SunTrust
Bank. In addition, they have a total income of $19,152.561.28.
The proposed contractor has adequate financial resources to perform the contract and the
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 ability to obtain those resources. The contractor shall provide, at the time of contract award,
a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond in the total amount payable under the
contract terms.
The Surety for this project is Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation,
located in Kansas, MO. The surety is licensed to conduct business in the District of
Columbia, as well as in Maryland and Virginia.
The proposed contractor’s EEO Employer Information Report and agreement to comply with
the requirements of Mayor's Order 85-85 was approved on 04/03/2023.
The proposed contractor’s First Source Agreement was approved on 04/12/2023.
The proposed contractor has a satisfactory record of compliance with the law, i.e., clean hands
certification First Source Agreement and Affirmation action planed approved by the Office of
Human Rights and have a license to do business in the District and is not suspended or debarred
by the district government.
The proposed contractor has the ability to obtain the necessary organization,
experience, accounting, operational control, and technical skills.
The University has no knowledge that the contractor has an unsatisfactory record of
integrity or business ethics.
(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
The CO determined that the company has a subcontracting plan that meets the 35% requirement.
The contractor’s certification number is LSDZX52129122023. The total dollar amount of the
contract is $11,387,786.00, 35% of the total amount of the contract is $3,985,725.00, and 50% of
the total amount of the contract is $5,693,893.00. Therefore, the whole dollar of all SBE/CBE to
subcontractors for this contract is $4,135,000.00.
(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The contractor shall provide the services required according to the contract specifications, delivery
schedule, and dollar amount.
(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
Not applicable.
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(J) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The University of the District of Columbia’s Chief Finance Officer has certified that funds are
available in the proposed contract amount for the services required on April 24, 2023.
(K) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The University of the District of Columbia’s General Counsel has certified that the proposed
contract is legally sufficient and that the proposed contractor has no pending legal claims against
the District on April 26, 2023.
(L) A certification that Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database certified on March 31, 2023 that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes.
(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
The proposed contractor has certified that it is current with its federal taxes.
(N) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
The proposed contractor is a certified by the DC Department of Small and Local Business
Development. Its certification number is LSDZX52129122023. Its certification expires December
13, 2023.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
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 The proposed contractor is not debarred from providing services or goods to the District or federal
government according to the DC Office of Contracts & Procurement’s Excluded Parties List and
the Federal Government’s System for Award Management.
(Q) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
None
(R) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
https://www.udc.edu/procurement/capital-contract-awards/
(S) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
https://www.udc.edu/solicitations/
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 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: March 31, 2023 Notice Number: L0009391137
CONSYS INC FEIN: **-***8636
732 KENNEDY ST NW Case ID: 1473992
WASHINGTON DC 20011-3032
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
CO
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
PY
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 Office of the Chief Financial Officer
TO: Mary Ann Harris
Director of Contracting & Procurement
University of the District of Columbia
THRU: Roy Layne
Chief Financial Officer
University of the District of Columbia
FROM: Brian Connell
Budget Officer
University of the District of Columbia
DATE: April 24, 2023
RE: Funding Certification for Contract GF-2023-C-0009, Phase I of the Design-Build
Services for Building 39, 44, 71 Modernization Project of the Van Ness Campus
This is to certify that funds are available in the amount $11,387,786.00 in the FY23 Capital
Budget to satisfy the contractual obligation of contract GF-2023-C-0009 with Consys, Inc.
scheduled for Fiscal Year 2023. These funds are available under Indices CP72A, CP72C, and
CP72D for Project UG712C (DIFS Project 100441); CP74A, CP74C, and CP74D for Project
UG714C (DIFS Project 100443); and CP75A, CP75C, and CP75D for Project UG715C (DIFS
Project 100444).
Should you require additional information, please contact Brian Connell at 202-274-6057.
4200 Connecticut Avenue N.W. | Building 39, 2nd Floor | Washington, DC 20008 | 202.274.5488 | udc.edu
 Office of the General Counsel
CERTIFICATE
To: The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW. Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
From: Ms. Avis Marie Russell
General Counsel
Re: Legal Sufficiency Certification – Proposed Contract No. 2023-C-0009, for Phase I of the
Design-Build Services for Building 39, 44, and 71 Modernization Project on the Van Ness
Campus by and between Consys, Inc. and the Board of Trustees of the University of the
District of Columbia (“Contract”)
Date: April 26, 2023
This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that we have found
such contract to be legally sufficient subject to submission of any required materials and Council
approval.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at (202) 274-5604.
By: ___________________________
Avis Marie Russell
General Counsel
University of the District of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Bldg. 39, Room 301-R | Washington, DC 20008 | 202.274.5400 fax: 202-274-5320 | www.udc.edu
 BOARD OF TRUSTEES
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
UDC RESOLUTION NO. 2023 - 05
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONTRACT NO. GF-2023-C-0009 FOR PHASE
I OF THE DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES FOR BUILDING 39, 44, 71
MODERNIZATION PROJECT ON THE VAN NESS CAMPUS BY AND
BETWEEN CONSYS, INC. AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (“CONTRACT”)
WHEREAS, in accordance with the D.C. Official Code §38-1202.01(a)(8), the Board of Trustees
(“Board”) is charged with the responsibility of governing the University and possesses all of the
powers necessary or convenient to make contracts and procure and contract for goods and services;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 8B DCMR §3000.4, specific approval of the President is required for
contracts totaling two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) or more; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to 8B DCMR §205.4(e), specific authorization of the Board is required for
any commitment greater than one million dollars ($1,000,000) in a single fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the D.C. Official Code §1-204.51(b)(1), approval of the Council
of the District of Columbia (“Council”) is required for all contracts involving expenditures in excess
of one million dollars ($1,000,000) during a 12-month period; and
WHEREAS, Consys, Inc. and the University desire to enter into the proposed Contract for Phase
I of the Building 39, 44,71 Levels 2 thru 71 Modernization Project on the Van Ness Campus in the
total amount of eleven million three hundred eighty-seven thousand seven hundred and eighty-six
dollars ($11,387,786.00); and
WHEREAS, Consys, Inc. and the University desire to enter into the proposed Contract; and
WHEREAS, the President has approved the Contract; and
WHEREAS, the Board is satisfied that the Contract represents the proper culmination of the
University’s procurement process and represents the best value to the University; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLV