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September 16, 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
Subject: Contract No. AGR-24-30000186 with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. for
Facility Cleaning and Janitorial Services
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to D.C. Code §§ 1-204.51 and 2-352.02(a), enclosed for consideration and
approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is the exercise of Option Year One of
the subject contract with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc(“Bolana”). The proposed period
of performance is from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. The dollar value of the
proposed Option Year Two is a not-to-exceed amount of $1,410,613.30.
The purpose of this contract is to provide facility cleaning and janitorial services at the
CareFrist Arena (“CFA”), the Fields at RFK , and the DC Armory (collectively, the
“Facilities”). A full Option Year summary is provided.
As always, I am available to discuss any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Angie M. Gates
President and Chief Executive Officer
copy: Andrea Lennon, Senior Director, Contracts and Procurement Services, Events DC
Nicole B. Jackson, Esq., General Counsel, Events DC
Enclosures
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CONTRACT SUMMARY
BOLANA CAPITOL ENTERPRISES, INC.
Facility Cleaning and Janitorial Services
(A) The contract number, proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method of
compensation, contract term, type of contract and source selection method.
Contract Number: AGR-24-30000186
Proposed Contractor: Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. (“Bolana”)
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed $ $1,410,613.30.
Unit/Method of Compensation: Fixed Hourly Rates
Contract Term: October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026 (Exercise of
Option Year Two)
Contract Type: Services Contract
Source Selection Method: Competitive Solicitation - Request for Proposal
(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:
AGR-24-30000186 was awarded to Bolana in 2023 for Bolana to provide facility cleaning and
janitorial services at the CareFirst Arena (“ CFA”), the Fields at RFK, and the DC Armor y
(collectively, the “Facilities”) on an as needed basis. Bolana provides daily facility cleaning and
janitorial services at the CFA, inclusive of both the arena and the training facility spaces that are
occupied by Monumental Sports and Entertainment , the RFK Fields and DC Armory. On
September 27, 2024, the Council of the District of Columbia approved option year one of the
contract (Council Identifier CA25-1015).
(C) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed
contractor is current with its District taxes.
Bolana is current with its tax obligations. See Tab 3.
(D) A certification 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 §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02.
Events DC’s budget is separate from the financial plan and budget adopted by the District of
Columbia in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 47 -392.01 and 47-392.02. Pursuant to Public Law
No. 105-227, Congress has exempted Events DC from the appropriation requirement set forth in
Section 446 of the Home Rule Act (Public Law No 105-227, 1122 Stat. 1515) (August 12, 1998).
Events DC’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget was adopted by its Board of Directors on May 8, 2025. By
signature below, Events DC’s Chief Financial Officer certifies that funding for Option Year One
of the contract is consistent with Events DC’s approved Fiscal Year 2026 budget.
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Submitted on behalf of the Authority by:
President and General Counsel
Chief Executive Officer
Angie M. Gate s Nicole B. Jackson, Esq.
Interim CFO/Controller
Veronica Taylor
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M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Jennifer Budoff
Budget Director
Council of the District of Columbia
FROM:
DATE:
Veronica Taylor
Interim CFO/Controller
September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Funding Certification for Option Year Two of Contract No. AGR-24-
30000186 with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. for Facility Cleaning and
Janitorial Services
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide funding certification for Option Year Two
of Events DC’s contract with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. (Contract No. AGR-24-
30000186) for facility cleaning and janitorial services at CareFirst Arena (“CFA”), the
Fields at RFK, and the DC Armory.
On behalf of Events DC, it is my certification that the not-to-exceed contract amount of
$1,410,613.30 for Option Year Two is included in Events DC’s approved fiscal year 2026
budget.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
copy: Angie M. Gates, President and Chief Executive Officer, Events DC
Nicole B. Jackson, Esq., General Counsel, Events DC
M E M O R A N D U M
TO: Angie M. Gates
President and Chief Executive Officer
FROM:
DATE:
Nicole B. Jackson, Esq.
General Counsel
September 16, 2025
SUBJECT: Certification of Legal Sufficiency for Option Year Two of Contract No.
AGR-24-30000186 with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. for Facility
Cleaning and Janitorial Services
I. Description of Proposed Option Year
Events DC proposes to exercise Option Year Two of Contract No. AGR-24-30000186
(“Contract”) with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. for facility cleaning and janitorial
services on an as needed basis at CareFirst Arena (“CFA”), the Fields at RFK, and the DC
Armory (collectively, the “Facilities”).
II. Procurement Overview
The Chief Contracting Officer has determined that: (i) the exercise of Option Year Two of
the Contract is in the best interest of Events DC; (ii) the total amount for Option Year Two
of the Contract is not-to-exceed $1,410,613.30; and (iii) the requirements covered by the
Contract fulfill an existing need for Events DC. Based on the foregoing, the Chief
Contracting Officer proposes to exercise Option Year Two of the Contract.
III. Legal Review
The Office of the General Counsel has reviewed the proposed Option Year Two Contract
modification and finds it to be legally sufficient.
The Contract package includes:
1. Council Transmittal Letter;
2. Contract Summary;
3. Tax Compliance Certifications;
4. Certification of Funding Availability;
5. Certification of Legal Sufficiency;
6. Events DC Board of Directors Resolution; and
7. Modification to Exercise Option Year Two (vendor signed only).
The exercise of Option Year Two of the Contract requires District of Columbia Council
approval.
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THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION AND SPORTS AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
No. 25-14
APPROVAL TO FUND OPTION YEAR TWO OF THE CONTRACT WITH BOLANA CAPITOL
ENTERPRISES, INC.
WHEREAS, in July 2024, the Washington Convention and Sports Authority (“Authority”)
awarded a contract ( the “Contract“) to Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. (“Bolana”) to provide facility
cleaning and janitorial services at the Entertainment and Sports Arena, now known as CareFirst Arena,
the Fields at RFK, and the DC Armory, for a truncated base term, with four (4), one-year options, at the
not-to-exceed (“NTE“) amount of $250,000.00 during the base term; and
WHEREAS, the Authority exercised Option Year One of the Contract at the NTE amount of
$1,154.796.00; and
WHEREAS, in Option Year Two, Bolana will continue to provide the same facility cleaning and
janitorial services as in Option Year One at the NTE amount of $1,410,613.30; and
WHEREAS, the President and Chief Executive Officer and the Operations Committee of the
Board of Directors have recommended approval of the expenditure of funds for Option Year Two of
the Contract; and
WHEREAS, funding for the Contract is consistent with the Authority's approved fiscal year
2026 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT , the Board of Directors of the Washington
Convention and Sports Authority accepts the recommendation of the President and Chief Executive
Officer, in her capacity as Chief Contracting Officer, and the Operations Committee and approves the
expenditure of funds for Option Year Two of the Contract with Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. at the
not-to-exceed amount of $1,410,613.30, subject to the approval of the Council of the District of Columbia
(the “Council”) in accordance with D.C. Code §§ 1-204.51 and 2-352.02.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the President and Chief Executive Officer shall
submit the agreement for the exercise of Option Year Two of the Contract to the Council for approval
as required herein.
This Resolution No. 25-14 may be executed in counterparts.
Docusign Envelope ID: 709BAE7A-9149-4051-A4DD-5F79879B49E8
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Leif Dormsjo, Chairperson
__________________________________
Cherrie Doggett, Vice Chairperson
____________________________________
Monica Ray, Secretary
____________________________________
Jay Haddock Ortiz, Treasurer
____________________________________
Nina Albert, Member
____________________________________
Alan Bubes, Member
__________________________________
Marisa Flowers, Member
___________________________________
Solomon Keene, Member
__________________________________
Brian Kenner, Member
___________________________________
Glen Lee, Member
___________________________________
George T. Simpson, Member
Resolution No. 25-14
Dated: June 12, 2025
Docusign Envelope ID: 709BAE7A-9149-4051-A4DD-5F79879B49E8
Modification #4 Page 1 of 1
MODIFICATION #4
CONTRACT #AGR-24-30000186
“Facility Cleaning and Janitorial Services"
Modification No. 4 - The purpose of this Modification is to exercise Option Year Two of the contract
for Facility Cleaning and Janitorial Services (the “Contract”) entered into by the Washington Convention
and Sports Authority t/a Events DC and Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc. More specifically, the Contract
is modified as follows:
1. Option Year Two of the Contract shall be for the period of October 1, 2025 – September 30,
2026, at the not-to-exceed amount of $1,410,613.30.
ALL OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL REMAIN UNCHANGED
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned parties have caused this Modification to be signed by their
duly authorized agents.
Bolana Capitol Enterprises, Inc.
4922 Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue, NE
Suite 102
Washington, DC 20019
Washington Convention and Sports
Authority t/a Events DC
801 Allen Y. Lew Place, NW
Washington, DC 20001
Signature: ____________________________
Signature: _____________________________
Print: ________________________________
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Title: ________________________________
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Date: _________________________________
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6/23/2025