Modification Nos. M0014 and M0015 to Contract No. CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation dba Housing Up Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025
Summary
This resolution declares an emergency and approves two contract modifications, M0014 and M0015, to Contract No. CW100317 with Transitional Housing Corporation doing business as Housing Up. The contract supports the District’s Permanent Supportive Housing III program by providing case management services, and the measure authorizes payment for goods and services already received and those still to be received under the contract.
The resolution explains that on June 25, 2025, the Office of Contracting and Procurement exercised a partial option year for the contract, and the proposed second modification would complete option year 3 and raise the not-to-exceed amount to $1,669,769.72. Because the contract value exceeds $1 million in a 12-month period, Council approval is required under the District of Columbia Home Rule Act. The emergency declaration allows the Council to act after a single reading so the provider can continue delivering services without interruption and be paid for work performed above the $1 million threshold.
Impact
The resolution affects District procurement and contract-approval requirements by authorizing payment and continued performance under a human services contract that would otherwise exceed the Council approval threshold. It does not amend a substantive program statute, but it operationalizes the Home Rule Act’s contract-approval rules and permits the Department of Human Services and the Office of Contracting and Procurement to continue funding Permanent Supportive Housing III case management services through Housing Up.
Sentiment
The available voting record shows unanimous support, with 13 yeas and 0 nays on final reading. The bill’s framing emphasizes urgency and continuity of essential housing-related services, suggesting broad agreement that the contract should be approved quickly to avoid service disruption and payment delays.
Contention
There is little visible contention in the record. The only substantive issue identified is the legal requirement for Council approval once the contract exceeds $1 million in a 12-month period, which the resolution addresses through emergency action. Any concern appears to be procedural rather than policy-based: ensuring the District can lawfully pay the provider and maintain ongoing supportive housing case management services without interruption.