Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide details on why or how the act exempts itself from specific procurement rules, only that it does so pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act.
Emergency Approval and Payment for Contract Modifications with Smoot Construction
This act approves modifications to a contract between the District of Columbia and Smoot Construction Company, allowing payments up to $61,462,436.
What This Bill Does
- Approves Modification No. 6 and proposed Modification No. 7 for Contract DCAM-22-CS-RFP-0019 with Smoot Construction Company.
- Authorizes payment of up to $61,462,436 for goods and services under the contract.
Who It Names or Affects
- The District of Columbia government
- Smoot Construction Company
Terms To Know
- Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010
- A law that sets rules for how the District of Columbia buys goods and services.
- Emergency Act
- A type of legislation passed to address urgent situations, which expires after a set period unless renewed.
Limits and Unknowns
- The act is effective for no longer than 90 days and will expire on April 12, 2026.
- It does not specify the exact nature of Modifications No. 6 and proposed Modification No. 7.