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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
June 26, 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 D.C. Official Code § 1- 204.51(b)(2)(A), enclosed for consideration and approval by
the Council of the District of Columbia is proposed Modification No. M0001 to C ontract No.
DCCB-2020-F-0026 with Edelson, PC. This modification is to exercise option period one in the
not-to-exceed amount of 55,000,000. The option period one period of performance is from July 31,
2025, through July 30, 2027.
Under the proposed modification to exercise option period one, Edelson, PC shall continue to
provide legal services to assist The Office of the Attorney General with its consumer protection
litigation against Facebook, Inc. (the Facebook Matter).
I am 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 Sarah
Comeau, Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, at (202) 890-9265.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification to exercise the
option.
Sincerely,
Brian L. Schwalb
Attorney General
Enclosures
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option Period One)
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:
(A) Contract Number: DCCB-2020-F-0026
Contractor: Edelson, PC
Contract Amount:
Unit and Method of Compensation:
Not-to-exceed (NTE) $55,000,000
Percentage of gross recovery to the District
only after recovery. Other direct costs are
reimbursed as authorized and approved by the
District.
Term of Contract:
(Option Period One)
July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2027
Type of Contract:
Source Selection Method:
Contingency Fee with a cost reimbursable
component
Exempt from Competition
(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 Amount: NTE $55,000,000
Base Period Legislation Number: CA23-0745
Option Period One Amount: NTE $55,000,000
Option Period Two Amount: NTE $55,000,000
-2-
Option Period Three Amount: NTE $55,000,000
Option Period Four Amount: NTE $55,000,000
(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 Edelson, PC as being in compliance with the Office
of Tax and Revenue and the Department of Employment Services taxes on June 17, 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 Agency Fiscal Officer, by memorandum dated
June 12, 2025.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: June 17, 2025 L0014354104Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***2415
Case ID: 18634973
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
EDELSON P.C.
350 N LA SALLE DR STE 1300
CHICAGO IL 60654-7582
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
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COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
CONTRACT:
Marketa Nicholson
Agency Contracting Officer
Office o
f the Attorney General
Natalie Mayers
Agency Fiscal Officer
Office of the Attorney General
June 12
, 2025
Certification of Funding Availability for OAG Contingency Fee Contract
Edelson PC – Facebook Litigation
CONTRACT NO: DCCB-2020-F-0026
Option Period One
The certification that the proposed contract modification for option period one in the not -to-
exceed amount of 55,000,000 is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency for the
fiscal year(s) is not applicable since funding will come from the proceeds of any recovery won
by the contractor according to the contingency fee agreement as authorized by D.C. Law 18 -
160, § 106a; as amended September 20, 2012 by D.C. Law 19 -168, § 3012, 59 DCR 8025,
Contingency fee contracts. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me on (202)
309-5144.
400 Sixth Street NW, 10th Floor, Washington, DC 20001 -5790, (202) 727 -3400, Fax (202) 730 -0484
Matt Bourdon, Budget Officer
for AFO Mayers
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
1 of 3 DCCB-2020-F-0026
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition No. 5. Solicitation Caption
Outside Counsel for Facebook
Litigation M0001 July 31, 2025
6. Issued by: Code CB0JPW 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Office of the Attorney General
Support Services Division/Procurement Unit
400 6th Street NW, Suite 2200
Washington, DC 20001-5790
Office of the Attorney General
Office of the Chief Information Officer
400 6th Street NW, Suite 7100
Washington, DC 20001-5790
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No., street, city, state and zip code)
Edelson PC
350 North LaSalle Street, 14th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60654
dmindell@edelson.com; Phone: (312) 589-6370
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
DCCB-2020-F-0026
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
July 31, 2020
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_ copy of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) By separate letter or email which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number(s). 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 change may be made by letter or email, provided each letter
or electronic communication 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)
N/A
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 36, 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 or Chapter 50, Section 5045.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
X
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
27 DCMR 5044, Exercising of Options and F.2, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor ☒ is not is required to sign this document and return to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
A. The Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia hereby exercises its option to extend the term of
Contract No. DCCB-2020-F-0026, pursuant to Section F.2, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, for the
period July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2027.
B. The total not-to-exceed amount of the Contract for Option Period One is $55,000,000. Option Period One (Years Six
and Seven) Price Schedule, Section B.4.3, Attachment A.
C. The name of the Contracting Officer (CO) identified in section G.6 is revised to read:
Marketa Nicholson
Contract Compliance and Procurement Officer
Support Services Division
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
400 6th Street, NW – Suite 2200
Washington, DC 20001
Mobile: (202) 664-3866
marketa.nicholson2@dc.gov
Docusign Envelope ID: 61023DCC-06A2-4237-A5F1-E2D7090E9C14
D. The name of the Contracting Officer (CO) identified in section G.8.2, The name, address and telephone
number of the Contract Administrator is revised to read:
Kevin Vermillion
Trial Attorney
PAD/Office of Consumer Protection
Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia
400 6th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 724-5472
Mobile: (202) 890-9261
kevin.vermillion@dc.gov
E. Section J, Attachment J.6, are revised to incorporate updated Department of Labor Wage Incorporated into
this contract, Section J, Attachment J.6 is the updated U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination
No:2015-4281 Revision 32 dated December 23, 2024, located at https://sam.gov/wage-
determination/2015-4281/32.
F. Section J, Attachments J. 3 and J. 4 are revised to incorporate the updated D.C Living Wage Act of 2006
Notice available at:
https://does.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/does/publication/attachments/Final%202025%20Living%20
Wage%20Poster_0.pdf and Fact Sheet located at: https://ocp.dc.gov/node/1761356, with the updated
living wage effective January 1, 2025.
All other terms and conditions remain unchanged
Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)
David I. Mindell
Partner
16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Marketa Nicholson
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
Docusign Envelope ID: 61023DCC-06A2-4237-A5F1-E2D7090E9C14
4/2/2025
B.4.3 OPTION PERIOD ONE (YEARS SIX AND SEVEN)
Period of Performance: July 31, 2025 through July 30, 2027
Contract
Line Item
No.
(CLIN)
Services
Percentage of
Gross Recovery
and Any
Attorney’s Fee
Award to
District
Not to Exceed
Total
1001 Contingency Fee for all Legal Services as
described in Section C, Statement of Work,
upon recovery by the District.
8% $50,000,000
1002 Reimbursable Costs as set forth in B.4.6
below
N/A Ceiling
$5,000,000
Not-to-Exceed Contract Amount $55,000,000
Docusign Envelope ID: 61023DCC-06A2-4237-A5F1-E2D7090E9C14