Proposed Contract with Public Consulting Group, LLC, to Contract No. CW120781

MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
March11,2026
The Honorable PhilMendelson
ChairmanCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaJohnA.WilsonBuilding1350 PennsylvaniaAvenue, NW, Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
DearChairmanMendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-
204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiais
proposedModificationNo.M02toContractNo.CW120781withPublicConsultingGroup,LLC,toexerciseoptionyearoneintheamountof$1,206,444.TheperiodofperformanceisfromApril1,2026,throughMarch31,2027.
Undertheproposedmodification,PublicConsultingGroup,LLC,willcontinuetoprovideindependentverificationandvalidationservicestosupporttheDistrict’sMedicaidManagementInformationSystem.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedmodification.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactMareScott,ChiefOperatingOfficer,OfficeofContractingandProcurement,at(202)724-8759.
1lookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthismodification,
Sincerely,
‘MutielBdwser
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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 Year Contract)

(A) Contract Number: CW120781
Modification No. M02

Proposed Contractor: Public Consulting Group, LLC

Contract Amount: $1,206,444

Term of Contract: April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027
(Option Year One)

Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price

(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: $1,200,000
Council Approval: CA26-0091

Option Period One Amount: $1,206,444

Option Period Two Amount: $1,212,923

Option Period Three Amount: $1,219,436

Option Period Four Amount: $1,225,984

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(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 database indicates the contractor is current with its 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 has certified that funding is consistent with the
applicable financial plan and budget.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: January 7, 2026 L0015357930Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***2913
Case ID: 18825718

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
PUBLIC CONSULTING GROUP LLC
148 STATE STREET 10TH FLOO
BOSTON MA 02109

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
441 4th St. NW, Suite 900 South, Washington, D.C. 20001 (202) 442-5988 FAX (202) 478-1373
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Department of Health Care Finance Office of the Chief Financial Officer MEMORANDUM TO: Nancy Hapeman Chief Procurement Officer Office of Contracting and Procurement THRU: Delicia V. Moore Associate Chief Financial Officer Human Support Services Cluster FROM: Darrin Shaffer Agency Fiscal Officer Department of Health Care Finance DATE: January 7, 2026 SUBJECT: Funding Certification for Independent Verification and Validation (MMIS-IV&V) Contract The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $1,206,444.00 is included in the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to fund the costs associated with the Medicaid Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) Solicitation contract. This certification supports the Medicaid IV&V contract cost from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027. The fund allocation is as follows: Vendor: Public Consulting Group Contract# CW120781 Fiscal Year 2026 Funding: 04/01/2026 - 09/30/2026 Agency DIFS Fund DIFS Cost Center DIFS Program DIFS Account Project Award Sub Task Allocation Total
HT0 1010001 70261 100203 7132001 10% $60,322.20
HT0 4025002 70261 100203 7132001 200881 2002472 25.16 90% $542,899.80
FY25 Total $603,222.00
Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/01/2026 – 03/31/2027 Agency DIFS Fund DIFS Cost Center DIFS Program DIFS Account Project Award Sub Task Allocation Total
HT0 1010001 70261 100203 7132001 10% $60,322.20
HT0 4025002 70261 100203 7132001 200881 2002472 25.16 90% $542,899.80
FY26 Total $603,222.00
Upon approval of the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor and completion of the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract. There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 442-9079.

Contract Number: CW120781 Document Number: MODC-26-0325
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MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT1A. Contract Number: 1B. Contract Award Date: CW120781 Apr 01, 20252. Modification No: M02 3. Modification Effective Date : See 11C. 4. Caption Independent Verification and Validation for the Medicaid Management Information System 5. Issued by: Office of Contracting and Procurement 6. Administered by Department of Health Care Finance 5.A Contract Specialist: Alisha Wright 7. Name and Address of the Contractor (street No., city, county, state and zip code) Public Consulting Group, LLC. 148 State Street; 10th Floor Boston, MA 02109 Email Address: smitchem@pcgus.com Phone number: (804) 385-5337 8. Contract Modification Authority and Requirements A. This change order is issued pursuant to: B. The contract referenced in items 1A and 1B is modified to reflect administrative changes pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR 3601.3 C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: X D. Other: Exercise of Option, 27 DCMR § 3601.3 (c) E. The contractor is required to sign this document and return ONE copy to the contracting officer via The changes set forth in Item 9 are made to the contract referenced in items 1A and 1B. Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the contract referenced in items 1A and 1B remain unchanged and in full force and effect. 9. Modification Details e of Contracting and Procurement, on behalf of the Department of Health Care Finance, hereby exercise option period one to extend the term of the contract from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, in the amount of $1,206,444. 10A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 11A. Name of Contracting Officer Jarad Dorsey 10B. Contractor (Signature of person authorized to sign) 10C. Date Signed 11B. District of Columbia {{ Sig_es_:signer1:signature }} (Signature of Contracting Officer) 11C. Date Signed {{Dte_es_:signer1:date}}