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Proposed Contract to Contract No. CW110321 with Miles Away Charter, LLC

Proposed Contract to Contract No. CW110321 with Miles Away Charter, LLC

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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 official source material does not specify that Miles Away is required to provide transportation specifically for alternative schools. It only mentions providing student transportation services.

Proposed Contract with Miles Away Charter, LLC

The bill proposes a modification of an existing contract between the District and Miles Away Charter, LLC for school transportation services.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies an existing contract (CW110321) between the District and Miles Away Charter, LLC.
  • Extends the contract period from August 23, 2025, through August 22, 2026.
  • Sets a maximum budget of $1,425,600 for this extension.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The District of Columbia government and its agencies involved in school transportation.
  • Miles Away Charter, LLC, the contractor providing transportation services.

Terms To Know

Contract Modification
An adjustment to an existing contract that changes its terms or conditions.
Not-to-Exceed Amount
A budget limit set for a project, beyond which additional funding is not guaranteed without further approval.

Limits and Unknowns

  • Future orders above the available funding are contingent upon identifying more funds.

Bill History

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

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee of the Whole

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

    CA26-0232 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract to Contract No. CW110321 with Miles Away Charter, LLC

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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
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisproposedModificationNo.M0006toContractNo.CW110321withMilesAwayCharter,LLC(MilesAway)toexerciseoptionyeartwointhenot-to-exceedamountof$1,425,600.TheperiodofperformanceisfromAugust23,2025,throughAugust22,2026.
Under the proposed modification,Miles Away will continue to provide alternativeschool
transportationtostudentsof the Districtof Columbia.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedcontractmodification.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactMareScott,ChiefOperatingOfficer,OfficeofContractingandProcurement,at
(202)724-8759.
Ilook forwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthis contractmodification.
Sincerely,
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
(Option Year Contract)

(A) Contract Number: CW110321
Modification M0006

Proposed Contractor: Miles Away Charter, LLC (Miles Away)

Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $1,425,600

Term of Contract: August 23, 2025 through August 22, 2026
(Option Year Two)

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 Year: (CA25-0488)

Option Year One: (CA25-0802)

(C) A statement that the 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):

Miles Away does not owe or is delinquent on any taxes with the Government of the District of
Columbia.

(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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer certifies that the proposed contract modification 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 Office of the Chief Financial Officer certifies that $319,680 is available to initially fund option
year two of the contract. OSSE intends to fund throughout the period of performance based on
need. Future orders above the available funding are contingent upon the identification of additional
funding.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 24, 2025 L0014152291Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***2520
Case ID: 18580243

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
MILES AWAY CHARTER LLC
316 F ST NE STE 122
WASHINGTON DC 20002-4934

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 STATE SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION
Office of the A
gency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapema
n
Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Paris Sa
unders
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Education Services Cluster
FROM: Keith Fletc
her
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
DATE May 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Miles Away Charter, LLC - Contract # CW110321
(Option Year 2)
- Alternative Student Transportation Services
The contract value and period of performance is NTE $1,425,600 from 08/23/2025 through 08/22/2026.
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $1 08,000 is included in the District’s Budget and
Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated with Contract #CW110321 for the provision of alternative
student transportation services. The fund allocation is as follows:
Contract #: CW110321 Vendor: Miles Away Charter, LLC
*Fiscal Year 2025 Funding: 08/23/25 – 09/30/25.
Agency DIFS
Fund
DIFS
Cost
Center
DIFS
Program
DIFS
Account Project Award Subtask Task Amount
GO0 1010001 40268 400381 7132001 $108,000
FY 2025 Contract Total: $108,000
**Fiscal Year 2026 Funding: 10/01/25 – 08/22/26
Agency DIFS
Fund
DIFS
Cost
Center
DIFS
Program
DIFS
Account Project Award Subtask Task Amount
GO0 Based on availability of Funds $211,680
FY 2026 Contract Total: $211,680
*FY2025: The OCFO certification of $108,000 is contingent upon the approval of the FY25 EOM Supplemental Budget request
which includes $17.9MM MY-JK0269 of additional funding to support alternative student transportation services.
**The Office of the Chief Financial Officer can attest that the agency has included $211,680 in its FY26 Agency
Budget
Submission. However, that funding is contingent upon approval by the Mayor, Council and Congress.
Should you have
any questions, please contact me at (202) 671-4 240.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW110321 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification
Number
M0006
3. Effective Date
See Block 16C
4. Requisition/Purchase Request
No.
5. Solicitation Caption
Alternative Student
Transportation Services
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 330 South
Washington, D.C. 20001
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code) 9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
10A. Modification of Contractor/Order No.
CW110321
Miles Away Charter, LLC
316 F Street NE, Ste 122
Washington, DC 20002
Code Facility
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
August 23, 2023
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 one (1) copy 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): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
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: Chapter 36, Section 3601.3
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2(b)
Option Period
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 where feasible.)
This m
odification to the Contract identified in Block 10A above is hereby modified as follows:
1) In accordance with Contract No. CW110321, Section F.2 “Option to Extend the term to the Contract,” the District of
Columbia hereby exercises option year two of the contract. The period of performance is from August 23, 2025
through August 22, 2026.
2) The pricing shall be in accordance with Section B.3.3 - Option Year Two. The total estimated amount for option year two
shall
not exceed $1,425,600. Services to be performed are subject to the issuance of a purchase order.
ALL OTHER
TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED
Except as provided herein, all 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
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed
N/A
N/A
N/A
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