The proposed Modification No. M0006 to Contract No. CW101573 with AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation seeks to exercise the fourth option period for the contract, allowing for the continuation of pharmaceutical wholesale distribution services to partner pharmacies and clinics throughout the District of Columbia. This modification is set for a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000,000, covering the performance period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The contract is part of the District's efforts to support health programs, including the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and other health and wellness initiatives.

Additionally, the modification includes an adjustment to the living wage rate, which will increase to $18.40 per hour effective July 1, 2026. This adjustment is in accordance with the Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 and reflects the District's commitment to ensuring fair wages for workers. The contract modification is supported by a certification of funding availability, confirming that the necessary funds are included in the District's Federal Grant Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2027.