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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
December 2, 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 Practice 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. M0006 to Contract No. CW109927 with Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company (VSP) to exercise option year two in the not -to-exceed amount of $4,023,554. The
period of performance is from December 31, 2025, through December 30, 2026.
Under the proposed modification, VSP will continue to provide and administer fully insured vision
care benefits for District employees and their dependents.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
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 modification.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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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 Period Contract)
(A) Contract Number: CW109927
Modification No. M0006
Proposed Contractor: Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (VSP)
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed (NTE) $4,023,554
Term of Contract: December 31, 2025, through December 30, 2026
(Option Period Two)
Type of Contract: Requirements Contract
(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 $4,191,974
(CA25-0542)
Option Period One Amount: NTE $4,112,526
Council Approval #: CA25-1062
Option Period Two Amount: NTE $4,023,554
(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):
The Citywide Clean Hands report indicates that the contractor is current with their District taxes.
(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 certified that funds are available for option period two.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: October 22, 2025 L0015116383Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***7840
Case ID: 18768811
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
VISION SERVICE PLAN INSURANCE COMPANY
3333 QUALITY DR
RANCHO CORDOVA CA 95670-7985
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
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
John A. Wilson Building * 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. * Suite 203 * Washington, D.C. 20004
Phone: (202) 727-2476 * Fax: (202) 727-1643 * www.cfo.dc.gov
MEMORANDUM
TO: Julius Wiggins
Supervisory Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Matthew Thompson
Contract Specialist
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Glen Lee
Chief Financial Officer
DATE: October 22, 2025
SUBJECT: Certification of Available Funds for 2026 Optical Insurance Contract
The District’s share of premiums (100% of the coverage) for the third year of the optical plan
contract ( option year 2 of contract number CW 109927) with Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company (“Optical Plan Contract”) is estimated at $4,023,554 based on provided enrollment data
and premiums. This is to certify that $3,017,666 is available to fund the Optical Plan Contract from
January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. For the remaining period of the third year (option
year 2) of the Optical Plan Contract, October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the District will
seek budget authority through the FY 2027 appropriation in the estimated amount of $1,005,888.
Premiums have been set per bi-weekly pay period at $3.46 for self-only coverage, $6.91 for self-
plus-1 coverage, and $10.91 for family coverage. The cost of the optical coverage is included in
account 7014, which is part of each agency's budget.
Vendor Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
Contract Number CW109927
Contract
Option/Modification Option Period Two
Certified Amount
FY 2026 - From 1/1/2026 to 9/30/2026
and FY 2027 - From 10/1/26 to 12/31/26 $ 4,023,554
Certification of Available Funds : District of Columbia Employees Optical Insurance Contract January 1, 2026,
through December 31, 2026
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If there are any questions regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Samuel Terry, Director,
Financial Analysis and Reporting, Office of Budget and Planning, at 202-724-7477.
cc: Angell Jacobs, Deputy Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Staff, Office of the Chief
Financial Officer
Eric Cannady, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Office of Budget and Planning
CERTIFICATION OF THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDING
FOR THE OPTICAL PLAN PROVIDER FOR
NON-UNION DISTRICT EMPLOYEES AND
DISTRICT EMPLOYEES IN COMPENSATION UNITS 1 AND 2,
COMPENSATION UNIT 10 (UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
FACULTY ASSOCIATION/NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION),
COMPENSATION UNIT 13 (DC NURSING ASSOCIATION), AND COMPENSATION
UNIT 33 (AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
ATTORNEYS)
FOR THE PERIOD January 1, 2026 THROUGH September 30, 2026
and
FOR THE PERIOD October 1, 2026 THROUGH December 31, 2026
The District’s share of premiums (100% of the coverage ) for the third year of the optical plan
contract (option year 2 of contract number CW 109927) with Vision Service Plan Insurance
Company (“Optical Plan Contract”) is estimated at $4,023,554 based on provided enrollment data
and premiums. This is to certify that $3,017,666 is available to fund the Optical Plan Contract from
January 1, 2026 through September 30, 2026. For the remainin g period of the third year of the
Optical Plan Contract (option year 2), October 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, the District
will seek budget authority through the FY 2027 appropriation in the estimated amount of
$1,005,888. Premiums have been set per bi -weekly pay period at $3.46 for self-only coverage,
$6.91 for self-plus-1 coverage, and $10.91 for family coverage. The cost of the optical coverage
is included in account 7014, which is part of each agency's budget.
Please certify the availability of funding by signing below:
________________________ _________________
Glen Lee Date
Chief Financial Officer
October 22, 2025
MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW109927 1 1
2. Modification N o. 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase
Request No.
5. Caption
M0006 Block 16C D .C. Employees Vision Benefits
6. Issued by: Code MT 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
District of Columbia Government
Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 330 South
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-727-0252, Fax: 202-727-9385
District of Columbia Government
Department of Human Resources
1015 Half Street, SE, 8 th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
Phone: 202-442-9700, Fax: 202-727-0154
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state , and zip code)
Vision Service Plan Insurance Company
3333 Quality Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
CW109927
Code Facility
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
12/31/2023
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 Y OUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT T O
BE
RECEIVED AT TH E PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTIO N
O
F 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 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:
X C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: 27 DCMR § 3601.2(c)
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority):
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return ( 1 ) copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feas ible.)
CW109927 is modified as follows:
1. P
ursuant to contract section 4, Option to Extend the Term, the Government of the District of Columbia hereby
exercises option period two (OP2). The period of performance of OP 2 is from December 31, 2025 , throug h
D
ecember 30, 2026.
2. The not-to-exceed amount for OP 2 is $4,023,554.00.
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 Plevyak, Chief Insurance Officer
16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Julius Wiggins
15B. Vision Service Plan Insurance Company (Sign)
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed
9/23/2025
16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed