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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
February 7, 2025
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. M00007 to Contract No. CW93294 with IMA Professional Services
of DC, PC to exercise option year three in the not-to-exceed amount of $4,493,438.10. The period
of performance is from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Under the proposed modification, IMA Professional Services of DC, PC will continue to provide
medical record reviews and consultative examinations for claimants that are either currently
receiving or are applying for social security disability benefits or rehabilitation services through
the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have
your staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at
(202) 724-8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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
(Option Year Three)
(A) Contract Number: CW93294/M00007
Proposed Contractor: IMA Professional Services of DC, PC (IMA)
Contract Amount (Option Year Three): Total maximum contract amount $4,493,438.10
Unit and Method of Compensation: Fixed Unit Price
Term of Contract: March 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity
Source Selection Method: Request for Proposals
(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:
Base Year Legislation Number: CA24-0477
Option Period 1 Legislation Number: A25-0117
Option Period 2 Legislation Number: CA25-0581
Option Period 3 Amount: NTE $4,493,438.10
Option Period 4 Amount: NTE $4,628,213.70
(C) A statement 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 the contractor as being in compliance with the Office
of Tax and Revenue and the Department of Employment Services taxes on January 3, 2025.
(D) A statement 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:
Funding availability has been certified by the Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support
Services Cluster by memorandum dated January 17, 2025.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: January 3, 2025 L0013037273Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***1279
Case ID: 18425120
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
IMA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF DC, PC
660 WHITE PLAINS RD STE 630
TARRYTOWN NY 10591-5107
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
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.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
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)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
MEMORANDUM
TO: Marsha Robinson
Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Support Services Cluster
FROM: Anthony L. Young
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
DATE:
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for IMA Professional Services of DC, PC
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $2,634,508.91 is included
in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated
with the Department on Disability Services’ contract with IMA Professional Services of DC, PC.
This certification supports the Medical Record Reviews and Consultative Examinations contract
during the period from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026. The total contract value,
$4,493,438.10, fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: IMA Professional Services of DC, PC Contract #CW93294/M00007
Fiscal Year: 2025 Funding: March 1, 2025 to September 30, 2025
Agency Fund Program Cost Center Project Account Award Amount
DDS 4020002 700222 70365 202653
7131009
7132001
7141002 2002067 $2,634,508.91
FY 2025 Contract Total: $2,634,508.91
Fiscal Year: 2026 Funding: October 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026
Agency Fund Program Cost Center Project Account Award Amount
DDS 4020002 700222 70365 202653
7131009
7132001
7141002 2002512 $1,858,929.19
FY 2026 Contract Total: $1,858,929.19
Upon approval of the District’s local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor,
and completion of the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees
and costs associated with the contract. There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 299-5665.
for
January 17, 2025
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW93294 1 5
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition No. 5. Solicitation Caption
M00007 March 1, 2025 Medical Record Reviews and Consultative
Examinations
6. Issued by: Code JM0AR 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of
Department on Disability Services
250 E. Street SW
Washington DC, 20024
Department on Disability Services
Disability Determination Division
250 E. Street SW,
Washington DC, 20024
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)
IMA Professional Services of DC, PC
660 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10591
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
CW93294
Phone: (914) 323-0300 Email: David.Pulver@ima-us.com 10B. Dated (See Item 13) 3/1/2022
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _one_ copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;
or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED
AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If
by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or telegram makes reference to the
solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): THE CHANGES CLAUSE,
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
27 DCMR Section 2008, Exercise of Option
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return ____ ___________ copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter wher e feasible.)
The Government of the District of Columbia hereby modifies Contract No. CW93294 as follows:
A. Exercise the option year two (OY3) to extend the term of the HCA, pursuant to Section F.2, Option to Extend the Term of
the Contract, from March 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
B. The total maximum contract amount of OY3 is $4,493,438.10 .
C. In accordance with section 38(d) of the Standard Contract Provisions (Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006) the living
wage rate is hereby increased to 17.50 and on July 1, 2025, the living Wage and the minimum wage rates will increase to
$18.00 per hour.
D. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in f ull force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (IMA Professional Services of DC, PC) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Marsha Robinson
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed
ATTACHMENTS
THE LIVING WAGE ACT OF 2006
D.C. Code §§ 2-220.01 – 2-220.11
Recipients of new contracts or government assistance shall pay affiliated employees and subcontractors who
perform services under the contracts no less than the current living wage.
Effective January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025, the Living Wage rate is $17.50 per hour.
Effective July 1, 2025, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage rates will increase to
$18.00 per hour.
The requirement to pay a living wage applies to:
▪ All recipients of contracts in the amount of $100,000 or more, and all subcontractors that receive
$15,000 or more from the funds received by the recipient from the District of Columbia, and
▪ All recipients of government assistance in the amount of $100,000 or more, and all subcontractors of
these recipients that receive $50,000 or more from the government assistance received by the
recipient from the District of Columbia.
“Contract” means a written agreement between a recipient and the District government.
“Government assistance” means a grant, loan, or tax increment financing that result in a financial benefit
from an agency, commission, instrumentality, or other entity of the District government.
“Affiliated employee” means any individual employed by a recipient who received compensation directly
from government assistance or a contract with the District of Columbia government, including employees of
the District of Columbia, any employee of a contractor or subcontractor of a recipient who performs
services pursuant to government assistance or contract. The term “affiliated employee” does not include
those individuals who perform only intermittent or incidental services with respect to the contract or
government assistance or who are otherwise employed by the contractor, recipient, or subcontractor.
Certain exemptions apply: 1) Contracts or agreements subject to wage determinations required by federal law
which are higher than the wage required by this Act; 2) Existing and future collecting bargaining agreements,
provided that the future agreement results in employees being paid no less than the current living wage; 3)
contracts for electricity, telephone, water , sewer performed by regulated utilities; 4) contracts for services needed
immediately to prevent or respond to a disaster or imminent threat declared by the Mayor; 5) contracts awarded to
recipients that provide trainees with services, including but not limited to case management and job readiness
services, provided the trainee does not replace employees; 6) employees under 22 years of age employed during a
school vacation period, or enrolled as a full-time student who works less than 25 hours per week; 7) tenants or
retail establishments that occupy property constructed or improved by government assistance, provided there is no
receipt of direct District government assistance; 8) employees of nonprofit organizations that employ not more
than 50 individuals and qualify for 501(c)(3) status; 9) Medicaid provider agreements for direct care services to
Medicaid recipients, provided, that the direct care service is not provided through a home care agency, a
community residence facility, or a group home for persons with intellectual disabilities as those terms are defined
in section 2 of the Health-Care and Community Residence Facility, Hospice, and Home Care Licensure Act of
1983; D.C. Code § 44-501; and 10) contracts or agreements between managed care organizations and the Health
Care Safety Net Administration or the Medicaid Assistance Administration to provide health services.
Home Care Final Rule: The Department of Labor extended overtime protections to home care workers and
workers who provide companionship services. Employers within this industry are now subject to recordkeeping
provisions.
Each recipient and subcontractor of a recipient shall provide this notice to each affiliate d employee covered by this notice, and
shall also post this notice in a conspicuous site in its place of business. All recipients and subcontractors shall retain payroll
records created and maintained in the regular course of business under District of Columbia law for a period of at least 3 ye ars.
To file a claim, visit: Department of Employment Services, Office of Wage-Hour, 4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE, Suite 3600,
Washington, D.C. 20019; call: (202) 671-1880; or file your claim on-line: does.dc.gov. Go to “File a Claim” tab.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Department of Employment Services
MURIEL BOWSER DR. UNIQUE MORRIS-HUGHES
MAYOR DIRECTOR
4058 Minnesota Ave, N.E. • Suite 3600 • Washington, D.C. 20019 • Office: 202.671.1900
LIVING WAGE ACT FACT SHEET
The Living Wage Act of 2006 , D.C. Code §§ 2 -220.01 – 2-220.11, provides that District of Columbia government
contractors and recipients of government assistance (grants, loans, tax increment financing) , in the amount of
$100,000 or more, shall pay affiliated employees wages at no less than the current living wage rate.
Effective January 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025, the Living Wage rate is $17.50
per hour.
Effective July 1, 2025, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage rates
will increase to $18.00 per hour.
Subcontractors of D.C. government contractors , who receive $15,000 or more from the contract , and subcontractors
of the recipients of government assistance, who receive $50,000 or more from the assistance, are also required to pay
their affiliated employees no less than the current living wage rate.
“Affiliated employee” means any individual employed by a recipient who receives compensation directly from
government assistance or a contract with the District of Columbia government, including any employee of a
contractor or subcontractor of a recipient who performs services pursuant to government assistance or a contract.
The term “affiliated employee” does not include those individuals who perform only intermittent or incidental
services with respect to the government assistance or contract, or who are otherwise employed by the contractor,
recipient or subcontractor.
Exemptions – The following contracts and agreements are exempt from the Living Wage Act:
1. Contracts or other agreements that are subject to higher wage level determinations required by federal
law (i.e., if a contract is subject to the Service Contract Act and certain wage rates are lower than the
District’s current living wage, the contractor must pay the higher of the two rates);
2. Existing and future collective bargaining agreements, provided that the future collective bargaining
agreement results in the employee being paid no less than the current living wage;
3. Contracts for electricity, telephone, water, sewer or other services provided by a regulated utility;
4. Contracts for services needed immediately to prevent or respond to a disaster or imminent threat to
public health or safety declared by the Mayor;
5. Contracts or other agreements that provide trainees with additional services including, but not limited
to, case management and job readiness services, provided that the trainees do not replace employees
subject to the Living Wage Act;
6. An employee, under 22 years of age, employed during a school vacation period, or enrolled as full-time
student, as defined by the respective institution, who is in high school or at an accredited institution of
higher education and who works less than 25 hours per week; provided that students not replace
employees subject to the Living Wage Act;
7. Tenants or retail establishments that occupy property constructed or improved by receipt of
government assistance from the District of Columbia; provided, that the tenant or retail establishment
did not receive direct government assistance from the District of Columbia;
8. Employees of nonprofit organizations that employ not more than 50 individuals and qualify for taxation
exemption pursuant to Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, approved August 16,
1954 (68 A Stat. 163; 26. U.S.C. §501(c)(3));
9. Medicaid provider agreements for direct care services to Medicaid recipients, provided, that the direct
care service is not provided through a home care agency, a community residence facility, or a group
home for persons with intellectual disabilities as those terms are defined in section 2 of the Health-Care
and Community Residence Facility, Hospice, and Home Care Li censure Act of 1983; D.C. Official
Code § 44-501; and
10. Contracts or other agreements between managed care organizations and the Health Care Safety Net
Administration or the Medicaid Assistance Administration to provide health services.
Enforcement
The Department of Employment Services (DOES) Office of Wage -Hour and the D.C. Office of Contracting and
Procurement share monitoring responsibilities.
Home Care Final Rule: The Department of Labor extended overtime protections to home care workers
and workers who provide companionship services. Employers within this industry are now subject to
recordkeeping provisions.
If you learn that a contractor subject to this law is not paying at least the current living wag e, you should report it to
the contracting officer. If you believe that your employer is subject to this law and is not paying at least the current
living wage, you may file a complaint with the DOES Office of Wage - Hour, located at 4058 Minnesota Avenue,
N.E. Suite 3600, Washington, D.C. 20019, call (202) 671-1880, or file your claim on-line: www.does.dc.gov. Go to
“File a Claim” tab.
For questions and additional information, contact the Office of Contracting and Procurement at (202) 727-0252 or the
Department of Employment Services on (202) 671-1880.
Please note: This fact sheet is for informational purposes only as required by Section 106 of the Living Wage Act. It should not
be relied on as a definitive statement of the Living Wage Act or any regulations adopted pursuant to the law.