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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), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Contract No. DCEB -2026-U-3001 with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority (WMATA) in the amount of $2,000,000.
Under the proposed contract, the District will pay up to $2,000,000 to WMATA, which will assess
needs and feasibility of potential strategic investments to improve transit to and through the Robert
F. Kennedy (RFK) Stadium Campus to support safe, frequent, reliable service both during Stadium
events and for the full build out of the RFK Stadium Campus.
This contract will enable WMATA to align the transit improvements with the District’s broader
planning and development timeline of the stadium and the RFK Stadium Campus.
I am available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed contract. In order to
facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff contact Ryan Nicholas,
Legislative Director, Deputy Mayor of Planning and Economic Development, at (202) 812-9228.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2–352.02, the following contract summary is provided:
A. The contract number, proposed contractor, contract amount, unit and method
of compensation, contract term, and type of contract
Proposed Contractor: Washington Metropolitan Area Transit
Authority (WMATA)
Contract No.: DCEB-2026-U-3001
Contract Amount: $2,000,000
Unit and Method of Compensation: MOU
Contract Caption: RFK Transit Planning and Feasibility
Study
Term of Contract: Two years
Type of Contract: Cost Reimbursement
B. The goods or services to be provided, including a description of the economic
impact of the proposed contract, the social impact of the proposed contract,
the methods of delivering goods or services, and any significant program
changes reflected in the proposed contract:
WMATA will assess needs and feasibility of potential strategic investments to
improve transit to and through the RFK Stadium Campus to support safe,
frequent, reliable service both during Stadium events and for the full build out of
the RFK Stadium Campus.
C. The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria,
and the evaluation results including price and technical components:
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The District proposes directly contracting with WMATA.
D. The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and prior performance on
contracts with the District of Columbia government:
WMATA was created by an interstate compact in 1967 to plan, develop, build,
finance, and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the national
capital area. Metro began building its rail system in 1969, acquired four regional
bus systems in 1973, and began operating the first phase of Metrorail in 1976. The
paratransit service, MetroAccess, began in 1994. Today, Metrorail serves 98
stations and has 128 miles of track. Metrobus serves the nation's capital 24 hours a
day, seven days a week with 1,500 buses. Metrorail and Metrobus serve a
population of approximately 4 million within a 1,500-square mile jurisdiction.
E. Performance standards and the expected outcomes of the proposed contract:
WMATA recognizes the urgency to identify and advance improvements and
investments that are needed for 2030 opening day and for future improvements that
need to be identified in the master plan and integrated with other development
plans. To the extent possible, WMATA seeks to align the transit improvements with
the District’s broader planning and development timeline of the stadium and the
RFK Stadium Campus. The study will involve three (3) phases: concept design,
alternatives development & evaluation, and engineering feasibility &
constructability, each of which will take three (3) to four (4) months.
F. 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:
The Agency Fiscal Officer provided a certification of funding, dated November __,
2025
G. A certification that the proposed contract is legally sufficient and has been
reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General, including whether the
proposed contractor has any currently pending claims against the District:
The proposed contract has been reviewed by the Office of the Attorney General and
found to be legally sufficient.
H. A certification that the proposed contractor is current with its District and
federal taxes or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule
approved by the District or federal government:
Not applicable.
I. The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or
disadvantaged business enterprise:
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The contractor is not a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business enterprise.
J. Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer
deems significant:
None.
K. A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred
from providing services to any governmental entity (federal, state, or
municipal) the dates of the debarment, and the reasons for the debarment:
WMATA is not debarred from providing government services.
L. Where the contract, if executed, will be made available online:
The contract will be available from DMPED upon request.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Jennifer Castor
General Counsel
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development
THROUGH: David Fisher
Deputy Attorney General
FROM: Lawrence Wolk
Assistant Attorney General
DATE: November 13, 2025
SUBJECT: Reimbursable Agreement for RFK Stadium Site Redevelopment Transit Planning
and Feasibility Study with Respect to Property Shown on Exhibit A Thereof, and
Known as the RFK Stadium Site, By and Between the District of Columbia (District)
and the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, Pursuant to D.C. Official
Code Sec. 1-301.01(j-1) (Transit Planning Study Reimbursable Agreement)
_____________________________________________________________________________________
This is to Certify that the Commercial Division of the Office of the
Attorney General has examined the Transit Planning Study Reimbursable Agreement (Final for
Signature) and Exhibits A and B thereof, provided by the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning
and Economic Development in connection with the redevelopment program for the RFK Stadium
Site (RFK Stadium Site Redevelopment).
After a detailed examination of the Transit Planning Study Reimbursable Agreement, we conclude
that it does not contravene or violate any known legal requirements, obligations, or commitments of
the District government. Accordingly, in its present form as provided to us, the Transit Planning
Study Reimbursable Agreement is approved for legal sufficiency. By this memorandum, this office
provides no legal opinion about any documentation other than the Transit Planning Study
Reimbursable Agreement. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at 202-236-
4654.
(for Lawrence Wolk)
Final for Signature
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REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT
FOR RFK STADIUM SITE REDEVELOPMENT
TRANSIT PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY
THIS REIMBURSABLE AGREEMENT FOR RFK STADIUM SITE REDEVELOPMENT
TRANSIT PLANNING AND FEASIBILITY STUDY (this “ Reimbursable Agreement”) is executed
and made effective as of , 2025 (the “Effective Date”) by and between (i) the
WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY, an interstate compact agency
and instrumentality of the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the State of Maryland,
created with the consent of the United States Congress (“ WMATA” or “Metro”); and (ii) the DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA, acting by and through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic
Development (“DMPED”) (the “District” or “DMPED”), each referred to by name or as a “ Party” and
collectively, as the “Parties”.
RECITALS
WHEREAS , the Parties desire to jointly study transit improvements associated with the planned
redevelopment of the RFK Stadium (the “ Stadium”) site set forth on Exhibit A (the “ Site”), including
enhancements to Stadium–Armory Metro Station and improved transit access and multimodal connectivity
to the Site; and
WHEREAS , the Parties wish to establish a reimbursable project account in an amount up to Two
Million and No/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00) to be available for up to two (2) years, to be funded solely by
the District and administered by Metro for planning, feasibility analysis, and alternatives development for
Metrorail and regional transit improvements associated with the redevelopment of or connection to the Site
(the “Stadium Site Redevelopment Planning Program”); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, or her delegate, is authorized to contract with WMATA for the provision
or receipt of materials, supplies, equipment, work, or services of any kind pursuant to D.C. Official Code
§1-301.01(j-1); and
WHEREAS , on October 9, 2025, the WMA TA Board authorized staff to negotiate and enter into
this Reimbursable Agreement consistent with the material terms and conditions set forth in the term sheet
attached to Resolution 2025-29 for the Stadium Site Redevelopment Planning Program.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein,
and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged,
the Parties agree as follows:
1. FUNDING & REPORTING. The District will transfer Two Million and No/100 Dollars
($2,000,000.00) (the “Funds”) to WMATA to fund the Stadium Site Redevelopment Planning Program as
soon as practicable. Upon receipt, WMA TA shall immediately segregate and deposit the Funds into a
specified account administered by WMATA (the “Account”) and restrict the use of the Funds to the payment
of actual costs for planning, feasibility analysis, and development options for one or more plans of Metro
system and regional transit improvements associated with the Site redevelopment as defined in one or more
scopes of work developed jointly by WMATA and the District, including but not limited to, contractor and
WMATA staff work (the “Approved Uses”). WMATA shall use the Funds only for Approved Uses, which
shall include an initial study as further defined in Section 3 below and Exhibit B. WMATA is authorized to
pay any and all costs for Approved Uses directly from the Account, on the condition that WMA TA provide
the District with monthly reports to support program management and billings, including external costs
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incurred by WMATA for consultant project work and internal costs for WMATA project management and
subject matter expert project review.
2. INITIAL STUDY. WMATA shall undertake an initial study (“Study”) to analyze potential
transit improvements and connections to and through the Site pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in
Exhibit B.
3. MANAGEMENT. The Parties shall establish a Study project management team (“Project
Management Team”), comprised of representatives of DDOT, DMPED, and WMATA staff, which shall
meet, at minimum, on a bi-weekly basis to review progress and support the advancement of the Study’s
technical work. WMATA shall lead the advancement of the Study’s technical work with the support of a
vendor team through a task order contract. The Parties shall establish a committee for the Study, comprised
of leadership from WMATA, the District Department of Transportation (“DDOT”), and DMPED, to ensure
coordination and integration with the larger planning area managed by DMPED and DDOT. at and around
the Site (the “ Steering Committee”). The Steering Committee will meet on an as-needed basis, on the
completion of deliverables for the Study, and when key guidance is required.
4. TERM & TERMINATION This Reimbursable Agreement is effective on the Effective
Date and will expire on the two-year anniversary of the Effective Date, unless terminated sooner in
accordance with the terms of this Reimbursable Agreement. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, this
Reimbursable Agreement may be renewed by mutual written agreement of the Parties, unless terminated
sooner. Either Party may terminate this Reimbursable Agreement for any reason and at any time by giving
the other Party forty-five (45) days’ written notic e. Upon termination of this Reimbursable Agreement
WMATA ’s obligations as provided under this Reimbursable Agreement will be terminated and WMATA
shall remit to the District any portion of the Funds not expended or required for the payment of invoices for
services rendered to WMA TA for the Study within five (5) days after the date of the termination.
5. MISCELLANEOUS.
a. Modifications. Except as otherwise provided herein, any amendment or
modification in any respect to the terms and conditions of this Reimbursable Agreement shall be made by
an instrument in writing signed by both Parties.
b. Anti-Deficiency. The Parties acknowledge and agree that nothing in this
Reimbursable Agreement creates a financial obligation in anticipation of an appropriation and that all
provisions of this Reimbursable Agreement are and shall remain subject to the provisions of (i) the federal
Anti-Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342, 1349, 1351, (ii) the District of Columbia Anti-deficiency
Act, D.C. Official Code §§ 47-355.01-355.08, (iii) D.C. Official Code § 47-105, and (iv) D.C. Official Code
§ 1-204.46 (the “ Anti-Deficiency Acts”), as the foregoing statues may be amended from time to time,
regardless of whether a particular obligation has been expressly so conditioned. It is expressly understood
and agreed that WMATA ’s provision of WMA TA’s obligations under this Reimbursable Agreement is
conditioned on the District’s payment of the Funds. To the extent that the District fails to pay the Funds
contemplated under this Reimbursable Agreement or is prevented under the Anti-Deficiency Acts from
paying the Funds, WMA TA may, in its sole and exclusive discretion, suspend or terminate this
Reimbursable Agreement immediately.
c. Dispute Resolution. Any disputes between the District and WMATA arising out
of this Reimbursable Agreement may be disposed of by the Parties by written agreement and/or amendment
of this Reimbursable Agreement. If the Parties cannot resolve the dispute, then the Party seeking a
resolution shall provide written notice of the nature of the dispute and the issue(s) to the other Party. If the
dispute is not resolved by the Parties within thirty (30) days of such notice, the Parties agree that DMPED
and the then-serving general manager and chief executive officer of WMATA shall attempt to resolve such
dispute without court action within thirty (30) days thereafter. If the dispute is not resolved within such
thirty (30) days, either Party may commence a civil action for resolution of the dispute in the United States
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District Court for the District of Columbia. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary contained in this
Reimbursable Agreement, prejudgment interest shall not be paid by one Party to the other Party.
d. Governing Law. This Reimbursable Agreement shall be governed by the laws of
the District of Columbia, except where any law conflicts with the WMATA Compact, the Compact shall
control.
e. Relationship. This Reimbursable Agreement shall not be construed as creating a
partnership, joint venture or other relationship between the Parties, it being understood that each Party shall
be and remain a separate and independent entity for all purposes hereof. In no event shall either Party be
liable to the other Party or any third party, whether in contract or in tort or in any other legal theory
(including, without limitation, strict liability or negligence) for any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or
expenses arising out of or in connection with the performance of this Reimbursable Agreement.
f. No Waiver of Immunity. This Reimbursable Agreement shall not be construed as
a waiver of either Party’s respective immunities, including, without limitation, municipal and sovereign
immunity.
g. No Assignment. No transfer or assignment of this Reimbursable Agreement, or of
any part thereof or interest therein, directly or indirectly, voluntarily or involuntarily, shall be made unless
consent for such transfer or assignment is first approved in writing by the Parties.
h. Notice. Any notice required or permitted under this Reimbursable Agreement shall
be in writing and shall be delivered by hand, sent by courier, sent by prepaid registered or certified mail
with return receipt requested and addressed as appropri ate to the following addresses (or to such other or
further addresses as the Parties may designate by notice given in accordance with this paragraph), with copy
sent by electronic mail, to the extent such recipient’s email address is provided below:
WMATA:
Executive Vice President & Chief Planning and Performance
Officer
300 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
Email: twebster@wmata.com
with copies to:
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and General
Counsel
300 7th Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20024
Email: pylee@wmata.com
DMPED:
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning & Economic
Development
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Email: nina.albert@dc.gov
with a copy to:
Director, District Department of Transportation
250 M Street, SE
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Washington, DC 20003
Email: Sharon.Kershbaum@dc.gov
Chief Project Delivery Officer, DDOT
250 M Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
Email: Sandra.marks@dc.gov
Director of Strategic Initiatives, DMPED
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20004
Email: gilles.stucker@dc.gov
Such correspondence shall be deemed delivered, upon the earlier to occur of the following: the day
delivered by hand delivery; the third day following the day on which the same shall have been mailed by
U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, with all postal charges prepaid, to the respective
addresses set forth below; the day delivered by email and acknowledged by the recipient; or actual receipt
at the Parties’ addresses.
i. Legislative Compliance . The Parties shall comply with all applicable laws,
regulations, and rules. This Reimbursable Agreement is subject to all applicable laws, regulations, and
rules governing the Parties hereinafter enacted or promulgated. If any term or provision of this
Reimbursable Agreement is held to be invalid or illegal, such term or provision shall not affect the validity
or enforceability of the remaining terms and provisions of this Reimbursable Agreement. Meeting the terms
of this Reimbursable Agreement shall not excuse any failure to comply with all applicable laws, regulations,
and rules, whether or not these laws and regulations are specifically listed in this Reimbursable Agreement.
The Parties shall abide by the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended (78 Stat.
252; 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d et seq.); Title V , Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (87
Stat. 394; 29 U.S.C. § 794); the Americans With Disabilities Act (104 Stat. 327; 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et
seq.); the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (89 Stat. 728; 42 U.S.C. §§ 6101 et seq.); and with
all other federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination on the grounds
of race, color, national origin, disability, religion, sex, or other protected class in employment and in
providing facilities and services to the public. Violations of this section shall constitute violations of Section
1352(a) of Title 31 of the United States Code. Nothing herein contained shall be deemed to be inconsistent
with or contrary to the purpose or intent of any Ac t of Congress or the law of the District of Columbia
establishing, affecting, or relating to this Reimbursable Agreement. Pursuant to 41 U.S.C. § 6306, no
member of Congress shall be admitted to any share of part of this Reimbursable Agreement, or to any
benefits that may arise therefrom.
j. Headings. The headings throughout this Reimbursable Agreement are for
convenience and reference only and shall in no way be held to explain, modify, amplify or aid in the
interpretation, construction, or meaning of the provisions of this Reimbursable Agreement.
k. Counterparts. This Reimbursable Agreement may be signed in one or more
identical counterparts, whether transmitted by electronic mail or otherwise. Each such counterpart shall be
deemed an original for purposes of this Reimbursable Agreement.
[Signatures & Exhibits Follow]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Reimbursable Agreement as of the
date last set forth with their signatures hereto below.
WMATA:
THE WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN AREA TRANSIT AUTHORITY,
an interstate compact agency and instrumentality of the District of Columbia, the
Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Maryland, created with the consent
of the United States Congress.
B y :
Thomas J. Webster, Acting Executive Vice Dated
President & Chief Financial Officer
THE DISTRICT:
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT, a body politic, acting by
and through the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic
Development pursuant to delegation of authority contained in Mayor’s Order
2025-74.
B y :
Nina Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning Dated
and Economic Development
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit A: Site Survey
Exhibit B: Scope of Work Summary
[Exhibits to Follow]
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EXHIBIT A
SITE PLAN
Site plan as of September 30, 2025 as shown on District of Columbia ourrfk.dc.gov
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EXHIBIT B
SCOPE OF WORK
Overall, Metro will assess needs and feasibility of potential strategic investments to improve transit to and
through the Site to support safe, frequent, reliable service both during Stadium events and for the full build
out of the Site. Below are examples of investments and improvements that can be investigated as part of
the Study, with others being conducted by Metro in parallel.
Study Scope and Deliverables include, but may not be limited to:
A. North Stadium Entrance Improvements: Potential improvements for customer access and capacity
requirements at the north entrance of the existing Stadium-Armory Station
B. New Riverfront Stadium Entrance: A potential new tunnel-connected entrance adjacent to the
Stadium and new Riverfront District and increased new station capacity and access
C. New Station: A potential new infill or terminal station located in the northern part of the
redevelopment site near the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and Benning Road and the new
Kingman Park District, either at grade, underground, or as aerial alignment, increasing capacity to
move post-event crowds, improving transit service in the area, and improving systemwide
reliability, flexibility and resiliency
D. South Stadium Entrance Improvements: Potential improvements for customer access and capacity
requirements at the south entrance of the existing Stadium-Armory Station
E. Blue/Orange/Silver Operational Improvements: Investigate additional gap trains, distributing
customers as the enter the station (“metering”), and other strategic operational investments
F. Enhanced Bus Service and Infrastructure: Potential improved frequency on existing service,
potential new or modified route alignments to and through the site, and/or infrastructure and
roadway improvements to connect Union Station to the RFK redevelopment site with reliable bus
service
In parallel, Metro is studying related regional efforts, including, but not limited to the below, which are not
funded by this Agreement:
A. D&G Junction (D&G): Advance program to extend pocket track and associated infrastructure at
the junction east of Stadium-Armory on the Blue, Orange and Silver lines that would provide for
increased operational reliability, flexibility, resiliency, and rail capacity along the entire regional
Blue, Orange and Silver corridor.
B. Blue/Orange/Silver Capacity and Reliability: Assessing opportunities to improve east-west
capacity and reliability on and along the Blue/Orange/Silver Lines including rail modernization,
bus priority, and other station and infrastructure improvements, as identified in DMVMoves
C. Other Opportunities: Metro will investigate fare policy and potential partnerships to encourage
transit use and park and ride activities.
Phases. The Study will include the following three (3) phases:
x Concept Design. WMA TA shall gather and analyze data on current and future conditions to identify
transit capacity needs and document integrated transit concepts and cost estimates that address
those needs.
x Alternatives Development & Evaluation. WMATA shall progress the selected transit improvements
into further design refinement, test the effectiveness of the improvements against transit capacity
needs, and further refine cost estimates.
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x Engineering Feasibility & Constructability. WMA TA shall take the selected transit improvements
into an engineering feasibility and constructability review to document the basis for design of the
selected improvements, as well as cost estimates, to take them into further design development or
Preliminary Engineering, as appropriate.
Steering Committee Engagement. Following each phase set forth above, the Study’s Project Management
Team will engage the Study’s Steering Committee to guide next steps of the Study.
Community Engagement. WMATA and the District will partner on community engagement related to
transit improvements for the Site. The efforts could include, but are not limited to, developing outreach
materials for the transit components, providing data, developing graphics, developing survey questions,
participating in community and stakeholder events, and amplifying events, surveys, and other activities
through WMATA’s channels.
Estimated Timeline . WMATA recognizes the urgency to identify and advance improvements and
investments that are needed for 2030 opening day and for future improvements that need to be identified in
the Site’s master plan and integrated with other development plans. To the extent possible, WMATA seeks
to align the transit improvements with the District’s broader planning and development timeline of the
Stadium and the Site. The Parties anticipate each of the above three phases to take three (3) to four (4)
months, with the Concept Design phase to be completed first, and the Alternatives Development &
Evaluation to be completed by Summer 2026.