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CA26-0227 • 2025

Proposed Contract with Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (“CSAAC”) to Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0105

Proposed Contract with Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (“CSAAC”) to Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0105

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2025-06-09
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The exact number of youth who will receive services and specific treatments provided are not detailed in the official source material.

Proposed Contract with CSAAC

This bill proposes a contract modification allowing Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (CSAAC) to continue providing residential treatment and education services under Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0105 for another year.

What This Bill Does

  • Proposes a new contract modification allowing CSAAC to continue providing services under Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0105 for an additional year, from July 6, 2025 to July 5, 2026.
  • Sets the total amount that can be spent on this third option period at $3,038,305.05.
  • Specifies that CSAAC will provide 24/7 residential treatment and education services for autistic youth during the contract term.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Autistic youth who will receive residential treatment and education services from CSAAC.
  • CSAAC, which will continue providing these services under the new contract terms.
  • The District of Columbia government agencies involved in funding and oversight.

Terms To Know

Option Year
A period during which a contractor can extend their agreement with an agency, typically for another year.
Not-to-exceed (NTE) amount
The maximum amount that can be spent on the contract without needing additional approval.

Limits and Unknowns

  • This bill does not specify how many youth will receive services or what specific treatments will be provided.
  • Funding details beyond September 30, 2025 are subject to future budget approvals.

Bill History

  1. 2025-06-09 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Youth Affairs

  2. 2025-06-06 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0227 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (“CSAAC”) to Contract No. DCRL-2022-C-0105

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MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
June 6,2025
Honorable PhilMendelson
Chairman
Councilof theDistrictof Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 PennsylvaniaAvenue, NW, Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
DearChairmanMendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisproposedModificationNo.M0010toContractNo.DCRL-2022-C-0105withCommunityServicesforAutisticAdultsandChildren,Inc.(“CSAAC”)toexerciseoptionyearthreeinthenot-to-exceedamountof$3,038,305.05.TheperiodofperformanceisfromJuly6,2025through
July5,2026.
Undertheproposedmodification,CSAACwillcontinuetoprovideResidentialTreatmentandEducationServicesforAutisticYouthtwenty-four(24)hoursperday,seven(7)daysaweek.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedcontract.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaff
contactEbonyC.Terrell,ChiefContractingOfficer,ChildandFamilyServicesAgencyat(202)724-7509.
IlookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthiscontract.
Sincerely,
M¢riel Bpwser
1

GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)

(A) Contract Number: DCRL-2022-C-0105

Proposed Contractor: Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc.
(CSAAC)

Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Eric Salzano, Executive Director
Duval Johns, Chief Financial Officer
Craig A. Pardini, Chief Operating Officer

Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $3,038,305.05 (Option Year Three)

Term of Contract: July 6, 2025, through July 5, 2026

Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

(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 Period NTE: $975,473.48
Period of Performance: July 6, 2022 through July 5, 2023
Council’s approval: N/A

Option Period One NTE: $1,851,832.74
Period of Performance: July 6, 2023 through July 5, 2024
Council’s approval: CA25-0212
Explanation of difference from option base period (if applicable): Increase in service rates and
contract capacity.

Option Period Two NTE: $1,956,733.86
Period of Performance: July 6, 2024 through July 5, 2025
Council’s approval: CA25-0815

2

Explanation of difference from option year one period (if applicable): The Rates for Option
Year 2 NTE amount was adjusted based on the increase in service rates as established by the
Maryland State Department of Education (“MSDE”).

Option Period Three NTE: $3,038,305.05
Explanation of difference from option year two period (if applicable): Increase in service rates
and contract capacity.

Option Period Four NTE: $TBD

(C) 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) and 3) a self-
certification that the contractor is in compliance with the D.C. Law 22-250. Campaign Finance
Reform Amendment Act of 2018; D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a.

The Citywide Clean Hands database report dated May 15, 2025 indicates that CSAAC is current
with its District taxes. The notarized self-certification form dated May 21, 2024, indicates that
CSAAC is in compliance with the Campaign Finance Reform Amendment Act of 2018.

(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:

The CFSA Agency Fiscal Officer and OSSE Budget Director have certified that the agencies have
in their approved budget for fiscal year 2025 sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the
proposed contract. The FY-2026 funds are subject to approval of the District’s FY-2026 budget.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: May 15, 2025 L0014199654Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***3443
Case ID: 18600539

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
COMMUNITY SERV AUTISTIC ADULTS & CHLDRN
751 TWINBROOK PKWY
ROCKVILLE MD 20851-1400

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
Child and Family Services Agency
Office of Finance
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tanya Trice
Interim Director
Child and Family Services Agency
FROM: Justin Kopca
Agency Fiscal Officer
Child and Family Services Agency
DATE: 05/28/2025
SUBJECT: Certification of Funds Availability (NON-PATEO)
Total Contract Value: $3,038,305.05
$1,722,489.75 - CFSA Paid
$1,315,815.30 - OSSE Paid
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $461,836.89 is included in the District’s Local
Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated with the CFSA’s contract with Community
Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (CSAAC), for Residential Treatment and Education Services for Autistic
Youth. This certification supports the CSAAC’s contract for the period from July 6, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
The fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. Contract #: DCRL-2022-C-0105
Fiscal Year 2025 Funding: 07/06/2025 through 9/30/2025
Agency Project Award Sub-
Task Account Fund Program Cost
Center Amount
RL0 202352 1000171 25.01 7141002 1010001 700254 70407 $461,836.89
FY 2025 Contract Total $461,836.89
Funding for the period October 1, 2025 through July 5, 2026 totaling $1,260,652.86 will be subject to the
availability of funds in the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026.
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 202-727-7676.
Headquarters: 20 0 I Street, SE  Washington, D. C. 20003  202-442-6100
www.cfsa.dc.gov  http://dc.mandatedreporter.org  www.adoptdckids.org
Doc ID: 116e8a334674883475937316aa935fc1887fa20a
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Child and Family Services Agency
Office of Finance
MEMORANDUM
T
O: Tanya Trice
Interim Director
Child and Family Services Agency
F
ROM: Stephen Regis
Budget Officer
OSSE
DATE: May 28, 2025
SUBJECT: Certification of Funds Availability (NON-PATEO)
Total Contract Value: $3,038,305.05
$1,722,489.75 - CFSA Paid
$1,315,815.30 - OSSE Paid
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $133,161.60 is included in the District’s Local
Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated with the CFSA’s contract with Community
Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. (CSAAC), for Residential Treatment and Education Services for Autistic
Youth. This certification supports the CSAAC’s contract for the period from July 6, 2025 through September 30, 2025.
The fund allocation is as follows:
V
endor: Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc. Contract #: DCRL-2022-C-0105
F
iscal Year 2025 Funding: 07/06/2025 through 9/30/2025
A
gency Project Award Sub-
Task Account Fund Program Cost
Center Amount
GN0 NA NA NA 7141009 1010001 400376 40259 $133,161.60
FY 2025 Contract Total $133,161.60
Funding for the period October 1, 2025 through July 5, 2026 totaling $1,182,653.70 wi ll be subject to the
availability of funds in the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026.
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 202-727-7676.
Headquarters: 200 I Street, SE  Washington, D.C. 2000 3  202-442-6100
www.cfsa.dc.gov  http://dc.mandatedreporter.org  www.adoptdckids.org

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
DCRL-2022-C-0105 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification
Number
3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption

M0010

07/06/2025
PRTF & Education
Services for Autistic Youth
6. Issued by: Code RL0 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)

District of Columbia Government
Child and Family Services Agency
Contracts and Procurement Administration
200 I Street, S.E., Suite 2031
Washington, DC 20003

- See Section G.7.2 of the Executed Contract –

8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county,
state and zip code)

Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children, Inc.
8615 East Village Ave
Montgomery Village, MD 20886

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

DCRL-2022-C-0105

Code

Facility

10B. Dated (See Item 13)
07/15/2025
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.
Offers 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 __________ 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 CONTRACT/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 3601.3, Unilateral Contract Modifications
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)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

1. Pursuant to Section F.3, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the District hereby exercises Option Year T hree for
the period of July 6, 2025 through July 5, 2026 in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,038,305.05.

Total Not-to-Exceed Amount: $3,038,305.05

Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and
effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Ebony C. Terrell
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed

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