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MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
April24,2026
TheHonorablePhilMendelsonChairmanCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaJohnA.WilsonBuilding1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW,Suite504Washington,DC 20004
DearChairmanMendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHome RuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-
204.51)and section202ofthe ProcurementPracticesReform Act of 2010 (D.C.OfficialCode§
2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationand approvalby theCouncilof theDistrictof Columbia is
proposedContractNo.GAGA-2026-C-0089withGreatMinds,PBC intheestimatedamountof
$1,058,247.09.TheperiodofperformanceisfromAugust1,2026,throughJuly31,2027.
Undertheproposedcontract,GreatMinds,PBCwillprovidegradesK-5printanddigitalmathcurriculummaterials,includingstudentworkbooks,diagnosticandcurriculum-basedassessments,andadigitalplatformtosupportteachersinutilizingthecurriculum,
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposedcontract.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactLaVetaHilton,DeputyChiefProcurementOfficer,DistrictofColumbiaPublicSchools,at(202)442-5136.
1lookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthisproposedcontract.
Sincerely,
Mufiel Bawser
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Public Schools
Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Standard and Option Year)
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(A) Contract Number: GAGA-2026-C-0089
Proposed Contractor: Great Minds, PBC
Contract Amount: $1,058,247.09 “Estimated”
Term of Contract: August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027
Type of Contract: Fixed Unit Price Requirements Contract
Source Selection Method: Exempt from Competition
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and
for each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods
differs from the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for
the difference:
Not applicable
Explanation of difference from the base period (if applicable): SY25–26 marked the
The first year of implementing Eureka Math Squared, which required a one-time
purchase of student manipulatives and teacher editions. Because these materials were
already acquired, they will not need to be purchased again in SY26–27, resulting in a
reduced contract amount.
(C) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and
any significant program changes reflected in the proposed Contract:
The contractor shall provide grades K -5 print and digital math curriculum materials
(Eureka Math Squared® curriculum) that fully align to the Common Core State Standards
for Mathematics (CCSS-M).
GAGA-2026-C-0089 – Great Minds, PBC – Base Year
Council Summary
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(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and
the evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance
components:
This procurement is exempt from competition in accordance with D.C. Official Code 2-
354.13 (4, 8), Section 413, 27 DCMR, Section 1703; number (4) Copyrighted or patented
materials, including technical pamphlets, published books, maps, and testing or
instructional materials; provided, that the materials are purchased directly from the owner
of the copyright or patent; and (8) Maintenance and support of existing software and
technology to the extent that the creator of the intellectual property is still protected and is
the only source of the maintenance and support of the existing software and technology.
(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the C ontract, including
whether the protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the
protestor, or voluntary corrective action by the district. Include the identity of the
protestor, the grounds alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the
district as a result of the protest:
There are no protests pending.
(F) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its
organization, financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current
government or private sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the
proposed contract:
Great Minds PBC is a public benefit corporation and a subsidiary of Great Minds,
a nonprofit organization. A group of education leaders founded Great Minds® in
2007 to advocate for a more content-rich, comprehensive education for all children.
In pursuit of that mission, Great Minds brings together teachers and scholars to
create exemplary instructional materials that provide joyful rigor to learning, spark
and reward curiosity, and impart knowledge with equal parts delight.
Since 2016, Great Minds has provided DCPS schools with the Eureka Math®
curriculum. According to Dunn and Bradstreet Comprehensive Report, the
Contractor is financially sound and has met all of its business obligations, and there
is no record of open suit(s), lien(s) or judgement(s).
(G) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small,
Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of
2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2- 218.01 et seq . (“Act”), including a
certification that the subcontracting plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act
and the dollar volume of the portion of the C ontract to be subcontracted, expressed
both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total contract amount:
The wavier is pending
GAGA-2026-C-0089 – Great Minds, PBC – Base Year
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(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
Great Minds, PBC’s performance will be regularly and routinely monitored by DCPS. The
expected outcome of the proposed contract is for Great Minds, PBC to provide DCPS with
a K-5 Eureka Math Squared® curriculum.
(I) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the district pursuant to the
Contract prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
None
(J) A certification that the proposed C ontract 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 DCPS agency fiscal officer has certified 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. A certification of funding is attached and dated February 3, 2026.
(K) A certification that the Contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the district:
The proposed contract has been determined to be legally sufficient by the Office of the
Attorney General. A legal sufficiency certification is attached. Great Minds, PBC has no
known pending legal claims against the District.
(L) A certification 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):
According to the Citywide Clean Hands Database, the contractor is current with its District
taxes. The Certificate of Clean Hands dated January 30, 2026, is attached.
(M) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes
or has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal
government:
Based on the information provided in the Bidder Offeror Certification form, Great Minds,
PBC has certified that the organization is current with its federal taxes.
GAGA-2026-C-0089 – Great Minds, PBC – Base Year
Council Summary
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(N) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged
business enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code
§ 2-218.01 et seq.:
Great Minds, PBC is not a certified business enterprise in the District of Columbia.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed Contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(P) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the
debarment, and the reasons for debarment:
Great Minds, PBC is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List or the Office of Contracts
and Procurement Excluded Parties List, accessed on January 30, 2026; therefore, the
Contractor is not currently debarred from providing services to any governmental entities.
(Q) Any determination and findings issues relating to the Contract’s formation, including
any determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2- 352.05
(privatization contracts):
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
Determination and Findings for Competition Exemption
(R) Where the Contract and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps
(S) Where the original solicitation and any amendments or modifications will be made
available online:
https://dcps.dc.gov/page/doing-business-dcps
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 14, 2026 L0016417072Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***5772
Case ID: 18924786
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
GREAT MINDS PBC
55 M ST SE STE 301
WASHINGTON DC 20003-3565
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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1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202. 442. 5885 | F 202. 442. 5026 | dcps.dc.gov
Name
NaNaNamememe
Funding Certification
Division of Contracts and Acquisitions
1200 First Street NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442-5112/Fax (202) 442-5634
1. Prepared by: Noam Kosofsky
2. Office/School: Office of Teaching and Learning
3. FY26 Funding Certification Period: 8/1/26-7/31/27
4. Summary of Proposed Procurement: Eureka Math Textbooks
5. If contract has been awarded:
Contractor: Great Minds
Contract Number: GAGA-2026-C-0089
Contract Amount: $1,058,247.09
RK Number:
PO Number:
Funding Information:
.
I hereby certify that the above referenced contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency and is consistent
with the financial plan and budget adopted in accordance with DC Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02 for the District of
Columbia Public Schools for the applicable period of performance. The funding obligation for Fiscal Year 2026 is subject to
Congressional approval.
2/3/26
Date
DCPS Agency Fiscal Officer/Budget Officer
AGENCY
GA0 if DCPS
GD0 if OSSE)
FISCAL
YEAR FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM COST
CENTER PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
GA0 FY26 1010001 7132001 400264 40086 0 0 $1,058,247.09
$1,058,247.09
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
UPDATED MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: April 14, 2026
SUBJECT: Approval of Contract Action for Print and Digital Instructional Materials
Contract Number: GAGA-2026-C-0089, New Award
Contractor: Great Minds, PBC
Proposed Contract Amount: Estimated $1,058,247.09
___________________________________________________________________________
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that we have
found it to be legally sufficient. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to
call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
__________________________
NEGOTIATED CONTRACT FOR GOODS AND/OR SERVICES
Page No. 1 of 33 pages
ISSUED BY: Office of Fiscal Strategy Contracts and Acquisitions Division
ADDRESS: 1200 First Street, NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
CONTRACT NO: GAGA-2026-C-0089 SOLICITATION NO: N/A
PROGRAM OFFICE: Office of Teaching and Learning
CAPTION: K-5 Eureka Math Squared® Curriculum
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART 1 – The Schedule PART II – Contract Clauses
A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 I Contract Clauses 23-32
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Supplies/Services and Price/Costs
Description/Specs/Work Statement
Packaging and Marking
Inspection and Acceptance
Deliveries or Performance
Contract Administration
Special Contract Requirements
2-4
5-8
8
8
8-10
10-15
15-23
PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attach
J List of Attachments 33
PART IV – Representations and Instructions
K Representations, Certifications and other NA
Statements of Offerors
L Instrs. Conds., & Notices to Offe rors NA
M Evaluation Factors for Award NA
The undersigned offers and agrees that, with respect to all terms and conditions, as negotiated between the offeror and DCPS, and contained herein,
and the provisions of the solicitation, constitutes the Formal Contract.
ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:
PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER: TBD
CONTRACTOR: (Contractor shall not commence performance until the
District of Columbia Public Schools has signed this document)
Great Minds, PBC
Contractor’s Name
BY:
Signature of Authorized Representative
_Chief Revenue Officer
Title
Date
55 M Street SE, Suite 340, Washington, D.C.20003
Mailing Address of Contractor
(202) 223-1854 (202) 449-2504
Telephone No. Facsimile
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Estimated $1, 058,247.09
PERIOD OF CONTRACT:
From: August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027
The information contained in the box b elow is for District of Columbia Public
School use only and, in the event of a discrepancy between this information and
the terms of the contract, the contract terms shall take precedence.
Date
Type or Print Name
Contracting Officer
ACCEPTANCE BY THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS:
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SECTION B: CONTRACT TYPE, SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COST
B.1 The District of Columbia Public Schools (“DCPS”), Contracts and Acquisitions, on behalf of the
Office of Teaching and Learning (“OTL”) is entering into a contract with Great Minds, PBC
(“Contractor”) to provide grades K-5 print and digital math curriculum materials (Eureka Math
Squared® curriculum), that fully aligns to the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
(CCSS-M).
B.2 The District contemplates award of a fixed price requirements contract in accordance with 27
DCMR Chapter 24.
B.3 REQUIREMENTS CONTRACT
The District will purchase its requirements of the articles or services included herein from the Contractor.
The estimated quantities stated herein reflect the best estimates available. The estimate shall not be
construed as a representation that the estimated quantity will be required or ordered, or that conditions
affecting requirements will be stable. The estimated quantities shall not be construed to limit the quantities
which may be ordered from the Contractor by the District or to relieve the Contractor of its obligation to
fill all such orders.
a) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized in accordance with the Ordering Clause,
G.10. The District may issue orders requiring de livery to multiple destinations or performance at
multiple locations. If the District urgently requires delivery before the earliest date that delivery
may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor shall not accept an order providing for
the accelerated delivery, the District may acquire the urgently required goods or services from
another source.
b) There is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The District may issue orders
requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.
c) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period
shall be completed by the Contractor within the ti me specified in the order. The contract shall
govern the Contractor's and District's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same
extent as if the order were completed during th e contract's effective period, provided that the
Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after expiration.
B.4 PRICE SCHEDULE
Base and Option Years Period of Performance Amount
Base Year August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 Estimated $1,058,247.09
Option Year One August 1, 2027 through July 31, 2028 *TBD
Option Year Two August 1, 2028 through July 31, 2029 *TBD
Option Year Three August 1, 2029 through July 31, 2030 *TBD
Option Year Four August 1, 2030 through July 31, 2031 *TBD
*Should DCPS decide to exercise its unilateral option rights for any option year pursuant to Section F.2.1 of
this contract, the parties agree that prices for each option year will be negotiated and finalized each year at
ninety days prior to the expiration of the contract. Although option year prices will be negotiated, in no event
shall the option year prices result in prices higher than the contractor’s list price.
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B.4.1 BASE YEAR (August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027)
Contract
Line
Item No.
(CLIN)
Item Description ISBN Estimated
Quantity
Unit
Price
Total
Estimated
Price
Eureka Math 2 – Digital
0001 Grade Multiple
0001AA Eureka Math Squared - Premium Assessment,
Grades 1-9: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year
2026 – 2027 unless noted otherwise)
GM-01835 16398.00 $12.36 $0.00
0001AB Eureka Math Squared, Premium Assessment,
Grades 1-9: Service End Date (6/30 of School Year
2026 – 2027 unless noted otherwise)
GM-01835 5466.00 $12.36 $67,559.76
Eureka Math 2 - Kit
0002 Grade K
0002AA Eureka Math Squared Grade K Learn & Digital
Bundle: Part-Part-Total Modules 1-6
978-1-64929-023-6 4300.00 $35.02 $128,441.00
0002AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, K: Part-Part-Total, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-610-2 569.00 $35.02 $16,996.03
0002AC Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Teacher Edition
Set, K: Part-Part-Total, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-616-4 10.00 $170.00 $1,250.00
0003 Grade 1
0003AA Eureka Math Squared Grade 1 Learn & Digital
Bundle: Units of Ten Modules
978-1-64929-024-3 4452.00 $35.02 $132,981.24
0003AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, 1: Units of Ten, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-611-9 568.00 $35.02 $16,966.16
0004 Grade 2
0004AA Eureka Math Squared Grade 2 Learn & Digital
Bundle: Ten Tens, Modules 1-6
978-1-68386-098-3 4455.00 $35.02 $133,070.85
0004AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, 2: Ten Tens, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-612-6 605.00 $35.02 $18,071.35
0005 Grade 3
0005AA Eureka Math Squared Grade 3 Learn & Digital
Bundle: Units of Any Number Modules 1-6
978-1-64929-026-7 4483.00 $35.02 $133,907.21
0005AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, 3: Units of Any Number, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-613-3 545.00 $35.02 $16,279.15
0006 Grade 4
0006AA Eureka Math Squared Grade 4 Learn & Digital
Bundle: Fractional Units Modules 1-6
978-1-64929-027-4 4368.00 $35.02 $130,472.16
0006AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, 4: Fractional Units, Module1- 6
978-1-63898-614-0 574.00 $35.02 $17,145.38
0007 Grade 5
0007AA Eureka Math Squared Grade 5 Learn & Digital
Bundle: Fractions are Numbers Modules 1-6
978-1-64929-041-0 4105.00 $35.02 $122,616.35
0007AB Eureka Math Squared, Spanish, Learn & Digital
Bundle, 5: Fractions are Numbers, Modules 1-6
978-1-63898-615-7 499.00 $35.02 $14,905.13
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Eureka Math Kits - Manipulative
0011 Grade 1
0011AA Eureka Math Squared - Upgrade Manipulative
Kit, Grade 1
602221 25.00 $370.00 $8,325.00
Kit $1,035,595.46
Manipulative $9,250.00
Digital $270,239.04
Solution Subtotal $1,315,084.50
Discount ($356,097.73)
Shipping and Handling $99,260.32
Sales Tax $0.00
S&H Tax $0.00
B.4.1 Total Solution Estimated
$1,058,247.09
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SECTION C: SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
C.1 SCOPE:
The District of Columbia Public Schools, Office of Teaching and learning has a need to purchase a
comprehensive mathematics core curriculum program for students in grades K-5. The math curriculum
and assessment will support teache rs and staff in the implemen tation of the DCPS Mathematics
Instructional Block. DCPS has a need to provide all student materials, teacher materials, and licenses as
required for proper implementation of the curriculum program for students in grades K-5 during school
year (SY)26-27.
C.2 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS
The following documents are applicable to this procurement and are hereby incorporated by this
reference:
Item No. Document Type Title Date
1 Website Common Core State Standards for
Mathematics (CCSS-M)
2019
2 https://dcps.dc.gov/page/math DCPS Mathematics Instructional
Block
2024
C.3 BACKGROUND
DC Public Schools (DCPS) envisions K-5 mathematics as an engaging, dynamic student-centered
learning experience. Guided by teachers’ deep knowledge of the Common Core Content and
Practice Standards, students are motivated and challenged as they develop conceptual
understanding, apply understanding to unfamiliar real-world and mathematical situations, and
fluently manipulate numbers and symbols.
The core components to reaching this vision include access and use of high-quality common core
aligned curricula resources, purposeful response to data obtained from quality assessments, an
inquiry based instructional model, and targeted professional development designed to support
teachers and staff in the implementation of the DCPS Mathematics Instructional Block. To this
end, DC Public Schools is seeking a leading curr iculum developer to provide a comprehensive
mathematics core curriculum program for students in grades K-5 during SY26-27.
Since 2016, Great Minds has provided DCPS schools with Eureka Math® curriculum. As of SY26-
27, DCPS is switching from Eureka Math ® to the updated curriculum from Great Minds: Eureka
Math Squared® curriculum.
C.4 REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall provide a curriculum that meets the following requirements:
C.4.1 Aligned to the content and prac tice standards of the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics
(CCSS-M).
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C.4.2 Provide instructional materials and resources that align to the Publishers’ Criteria for the Common Core
State Standards.
C.4.3 Provide a range of instructional materials that clearly and coherently reflect the CCSS-M Major Work for
each grade level.
C.4.4 Illustrate a clear balance of conceptual, fluency, and application practices in each unit.
C.4.5 Reflect an inquiry and task-based model that build s conceptual understanding through critical problem-
solving, student discourse, and productive struggle.
C.4.6 Demonstrate the flexibility to be “elegantly adapted” to incorporate current district initiatives into the
mathematical content, i.e. Cornerstones.
C.4.7 Embed a range of quantitative and qualitative formative assessment opportunities in multiple formats (i.e.
exit tickets to next generation tools that reflect CAPE like assessments) in each lesson and/or unit,
including key misconceptions.
C.4.8 Provide scaffolding supports and teacher guidance on how to differentiate instruction for a range of
learners, i.e. students with special needs, multilingual learners, students performing above grade level.
C.4.9 Provide the necessary planning tools teachers could utilize in preparation for daily instruction.
C.4.10 Illustrate a range of multi-media content delivery mechanisms such as video, audio, and/or the use of
hands on manipulatives that reach all students and types of learners.
C.4.11 Show evidence of being research based with proven effi cacy and reliable results, i.e. data to reflect
measured success.
C.4.12 Teacher facing materials that clearly illustrate the different components of the program, describe how they
fit together, and suggest modifications to account for common student misconceptions.
C.5 Student and Teacher Materials
C.5.1 The contractor shall provide all student materials, teacher materials, manipulatives and licenses as required
for proper implementation of the curriculum and assessments in grades K-5.
C.5.2 The contractor must deliver materials and provide licenses prior to the start of the school year. All DCPS
schools will be starting on August 25, 2026.
C.5.3 The contractor must update the shipping tracer with tracking numbers for each school’s shipment.
C.5.4 All K-5 math materials must include student workbook print materials, manipulative kits, digital access
to assessments, and digital access for students and educators to utilize curriculum program.
C.5.5 The contractors shall deliver items to schools in acco rdance with the breakdown of materials needed by
grade in C.5.7-C.5.9 and F.3 – Deliverables. DCPS will also provide language breakdown of materials
needed for schools in writing to the contract POC from Great Minds.
C.5.6 The contractor shall deliver printed and manipulativ e materials directly to each school and overage
delivered directly to the DCPS Warehouse, 2000 Adams Place, NE, Washington, DC 20018
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C.5.7 Eureka Math Squared£ Manipulative Upgrade Kits
Grade Total Classroom Upgrade Kit Counts
First Grade 25
C.5.8 Student Workbook Print Materials
Grade Total Classroom Kit Counts (English & Spanish)
Kindergarten 4,879
First Grade 5,020
Second Grade 5,060
Third Grade 5,028
Fourth Grade 4,942
Fifth Grade 4,604
C.5.9 Digital Assessments and Digital Platform
Grade Digital Assessment Digital Platform Access
Multiple Grades 16398.00 5466.00
C.6 Digital Assessment Platform
C.6.1 The contractor shall provide one Digi tal Suite account for each school so that the Math Leader at each
school (e.g. AP of Mathematics, Math Content Lead, and Mathematics Coaches) can have access to this
material for working with teachers in one-on-one situations and in Professional Learning Committees.
C.6.2 The contractor shall provide additional digital licenses to be used by Central Office staff supporting the
development of curriculum support and LEAP professional learning as deemed necessary by the
Mathematics Team in the Office of Teaching and Lea rning. This also includes access for senior
instructional leaders in the Office of Schools (i.e. instructional superintendents).
C.6.3 The contractor shall provide digital assessment licen ses to allow students w ith ample opportunities to
practice and prepare for standardized assessments.
C.6.4 The contractor shall provide educators with a database of technology enhanced formative assessments and
reporting tools to help track student progress overtime.
C.6.5 The contractor shall remain available during regular business hours to answer any questions the District
has regarding the purchase and implementation of the product.
C.6.6 The contractor shall provide the deliverables as set forth in Section F.3 – Deliverables
C.7 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION
The Contractor shall:
C.7.1 Have experience providing exceptional math resources aligned to the content and practice standards of
CCSS-M, and implementation support for urban districts with similar student populations,
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demographics, and needs.
C.7.2 Have a proven track record of successfully managing relationships and partnering with district program
specialists as well as high-level leadership.
C.7.3 Capacity to remain available during regular business hours to answer any questions the District has
regarding the purchase and implementation of the product.
SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING
D.1 The packaging and marking requir ements for this contract shall be governed by clause number (2),
Shipping Instructions-Consignment, of the Government of the District of Columbia's Standard Contract
Provisions for use with Supplies and Services Contracts, dated July 2010. (Attachment J.1)
SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
E.1 The inspection and acceptance requirements for this contract shall be governed by clause number five
(5) Inspection of Supplies AND clause number six (6), Inspection of Services of the Government of the
District of Columbia's Standard Contract Provisions for use with Supplies and Services Contracts, dated
July 2010. (Attachment J.1)
SECTION F: PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND DELIVERABLES
F.1 TERM OF CONTRACT
The term of the contract shall be for a period of one year from August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 as
specified on the cover page of this contract.
F.2 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT
F.2.1 The District may extend the term of this contract for a period of four (4) one-year option periods, or
successive fractions thereof, by written notice to th e Contractor before the expiration of the contract;
provided that the District will give the Contractor preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at
least thirty (30) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the District to
an extension. The exercise of this option is subject to the availability of funds at the time of the exercise
of this option. The Contractor may waive the thirty (30) day preliminary notice requirement by providing
a written waiver to the Contracting Officer prior to expiration of the contract.
F.2.2 If the District exercises this option, the extended cont ract shall be considered to include this option
provision.
F.2.3 The price for the option period(s) shall be as specified in Section B of the contract.
F.2.4 The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not
exceed five (5) years.
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F.3 DELIVERABLES
The Contractor shall perform the activities required to successfully complete the District’s requirements
and submit each deliverable to the Contract Administrator identified in section G.9 in accordance with
the following:
NO. Deliverable Format/Method
of Delivery
Qty Responsible
Party
(Contractor/DC
PS)
Due Date
1 Licenses:
Digital assessments
Digital 24,385 Contractor 8/1/26
2 Licenses:
Access to digital platform
Digital 24,385 Contractor 8/1/26
3 Kindergarten Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 4,116 Contractor By 8/25/26
4 1st Grade Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 4,223 Contractor By 8/25/26
5 2nd Grade Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 4,158 Contractor By 8/25/26
6 3rd Grade Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 4,159 Contractor By 8/25/26
7 4th Grade Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 4,097 Contractor By 8/25/26
8 5th Grade Print Materials:
Student Books – English & Spanish
as outlined on distribution list
Consumable 3,652 Contractor By 8/25/26
9 Kindergarten Print Materials:
Teacher Edition Books
Consumable 306 Contractor By 8/25/26
10 1st Grade Print Materials: Teacher
Edition Books
Consumable 270 Contractor By 8/25/26
11 2nd Grade Print Materials: Teacher
Edition Books
Consumable 248 Contractor By 8/25/26
12 3rd Grade Print Materials: Teacher
Edition Books
Consumable 216 Contractor By 8/25/26
13 4th Grade Print Materials: Teacher
Edition Books
Consumable 201 Contractor By 8/25/26
14 5th Grade Print Materials: Teacher
Edition Books
Consumable 190 Contractor By 8/25/26
15 Kindergarten Manipulative Upgrade
Kit
Delivery of Kit 306 Contractor By 8/25/26
16 1st Grade Manipulative Upgrade Kit Delivery of Kit 270 Contractor By 8/25/26
17 2nd Grade Manipulative Upgrade Kit Delivery of Kit 248 Contractor By 8/25/26
18 3rd Grade Manipulative Upgrade Kit Delivery of Kit 216 Contractor By 8/25/26
19 4th Grade Manipulative Upgrade Kit Delivery of Kit 201 Contractor By 8/25/26
20 5th Grade Manipulative Upgrade Kit Delivery of Kit 190 Contractor By 8/25/26
21 Distribution List Electronic 1 DCPS By 8/1/26
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F.3.1 The Contractor shall submit to the District, as a deli verable, report described in section H.5.5 which is
required by the 51% District Residents New Hi res Requirements and First Source Employment
Agreement. If the Contractor does not s ubmit the report as part of the deliverables, the District shall not
make final payment to the Contractor pursuant to section G.3.2.
SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
G.1 INVOICE PAYMENT
G.1.1 The District will make payments to the Contractor, upon the submission of proper invoices, at the prices
stipulated in this contract, for supplies delivered and accepted or services performed and accepted, less
any discounts, allowances or adjustments provided for in this contract.
G.1.2 The District will pay the Contractor on or before the 30th day after receiving a proper invoice from the
Contractor.
G.2 INVOICE SUBMITTAL
G.2.1 The Contractor shall create and submit payment requests in an electronic format through the DC Vendor
Portal, https://vendorportal.dc.gov.
G.2.2 The Contractor shall submit proper invoices on a monthly basi s or as otherwise specified in Section
G.4.
G.3 To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor shall enter all required information into the Portal after
selecting the applicable purchase order number which is listed on the Contractor’s profile. FIRST
SOURCE AGREEMENT REQUEST FOR FINAL PAYMENT
G.3.1 For contracts subject to the 51% District Residents New Hires Requirements and First Source
Employment Agreement requirements, final request for payment must be accompanied by the report or a
waiver of compliance discussed in section H.5.5.
G.3.2 The District shall not make final payment to the Contractor until the agency CFO has received the CO’s
final determination or approval of waiver of the Contr actor’s compliance with 51% District Residents
New Hires Requirements and First Source Employment Agreement requirements.
G.4 PAYMENT
G.4.1 PAYMENTS ON PARTIAL DELIVERIES OF GOODS
Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment will be made on partial deliveries of goods accepted
by the District if:
a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or
b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of
the total contract price.
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G.4.2 PAYMENTS ON PARTIAL DELIVERIES OF SERVICES
Unless otherwise specified in this contract, payment will be made on partial deliveries of services accepted
by the District if:
a) The CO determines that the amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or
b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is at least $1,000 or 50 percent of
the total contract price.
G.4.3 PARTIAL PAYMENTS
Unless otherwise specified in this contract, paymen t will be made on partial deliveries of goods and
services accepted by the District if:
a) The amount due on the deliveries warrants it; or
b) The Contractor requests it and the amount due on the deliveries is in accordance with the following:
x "Payment will be made on completion and acceptance of each item for which the price is stated
in the Schedule in Section B".
x "Payment will be made on completion and acceptance of each item in accordance with the
agreed upon delivery schedule".
x "Payment will be made on completion and acceptance of each percentage or stage of work in
accordance with the prices stated in the Schedule in Section B."; and
c) Presentation of a properly executed invoice.
G.4.4 LUMP SUM PAYMENT
The District will pay the full amount due the Contractor after:
a) Completion and acceptance of all work; and
b) Presentation of a properly executed invoice.
G.5 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS
G.5.1 In accordance with 27 DCMR 3250, the Contractor may assign to a bank, trust company, or other
financing institution funds due or to become due as a result of the performance of this contract.
G.5.2 Any assignment shall cover all unpaid amounts payable under this contract, and shall not be made to more
than one party.
G.5.3 Notwithstanding an assignment of contract payments , the Contractor, not the assignee, is required to
prepare invoices. Where such an a ssignment has been made, the original copy of the invoice must refer
to the assignment and must show that payment of the invoice is to be made directly to the assignee as
follows:
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“Pursuant to the instrument of assignment dated , make payment of this invoice to (name
and address of assignee).”
G.6 THE QUICK PAYMENT CLAUSE
G.6 THE QUICK PAYMENT ACT (Feb 2019)
G.6.1 Interest Penalties to Contractors
G.6.1.1 The District will pay interest penalties on amount s due to the Contractor under the Quick Payment
Act, D.C. Official Code § 2-221.01 et seq., as amended, for the period beginning on the day after the
required payment date and ending on the date on which payment of the amount is made. Interest shall
be calculated at the rate of at least 1% per month. No interest penalty shall be paid if payment for the
completed delivery of the item of property or service is made on or before the required payment date.
The required payment date shall be:
G.6.1.1.1 The date on which payment is due under the terms of this contract;
G.6.1.1.2 Not later than 7 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of meat or meat
food products;
G.6.1.1.3 Not later than 10 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of a perishable
agricultural commodity; or
G.6.1.1.4 30 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount of the
payment due.
G.6.1.2 No interest penalty shall be due to the Contractor if payment for the completed delivery of goods or
services is made on or before:
G.6.1.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
G.6.1.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
G.6.1.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
G.6.1.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any 30-day period shall be
added to the principal amount of the debt and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on the added
amount.
G.6.2 Payments to Subcontractors
G.6.2.1 The Contractor shall take one of the following actions within seven (7) days of receipt of any amount
paid to the Contractor by the District for work performed by any subcontractor under the contract:
G.6.2.1.1 Pay the subcontractor(s) for the proportionate share of the total payment received from the District
that is attributable to the subcontractor(s) for work performed under the contract; or
G.6.2.1.2 Notify the CO and the subcontractor(s), in writing, of the Contractor’s intention to withhold all or
part of the subcontractor’s payment and state the reason for the nonpayment.
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G.6.2.2 The Contractor shall pay subcontractors or supplie rs interest penalties on amounts due to the
subcontractor or supplier beginning on the day after the payment is due and ending on the date on
which the payment is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1% per month. No
interest penalty shall be paid on the following if payment for the completed delivery of the item of
property or service is made on or before the:
G.6.2.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
G.6.2.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
G.6.2.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
G.6.2.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid by the Contractor at the end of any 30-day
period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt to the subcontractor and thereafter interest
penalties shall accrue on the added amount.
G.6.2.4 A dispute between the Contractor and subcontractor relating to the amounts or entitlement of a
subcontractor to a payment or a late payment interest penalty under the Quick Payment Act does not
constitute a dispute to which the District is a party. The District may not be interpleaded in any judicial
or administrative proceeding involving such a dispute.
G.6.3 Subcontract requirements
G.6.3.1 The Contractor shall include in each subcontra ct under this contract a provision requiring the
subcontractor to include in its contract with any lower-tier subcontractor or supplier the payment and
interest clauses required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of D.C. Official Code § 2-221.02(d).
G.6.3.2 The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this contract a provision that obligates the
Contractor, at the election of the su bcontractor, to participate in negotiation or mediation as an
alternative to administrative or judicial resolution of a dispute between them.
G.7 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)
Contracts will be entered into and signed on behalf of the District only by contracting officers. The
contact information for the Contracting Officer is:
LaVeta Hilton
Office of Fiscal Strategy
Contracts and Acquisitions Division
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street, NE, 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
P: 202-442-5136
E-mail: laveta.hilton@k12.dc.gov
G.8 AUTHORIZED CHANGES BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER
G.8.1 The CO is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements of this contract.
G.8.2 The Contractor shall not comply with any order, directive or request that changes or modifies the
requirements of this contract, unless issued in writing and signed by the CO.
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G.8.3 In the event the Contractor effects any change at the instruction or request of any person other than the
CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made
in the contract price to cover any cost increase incurred as a result thereof.
G.9 CONTRACT ADMINSTRATOR (CA)
G.9.1 The CA is responsible for general administration of the contract and advising the CO as to the
Contractor’s compliance or noncompliance with the contract. The CA has the responsibility of ensuring
the work conforms to the requirements of the contract and such other responsibilities and authorities as
may be specified in the contract. These include:
G.9.1.1 Keeping the CO fully informed of any technical or contractual difficulties encountered during the
performance period and advising the CO of any potential problem areas under the contract;
G.9.1.2 Coordinating site entry for Contractor personnel, if applicable;
G.9.1.3 Reviewing invoices for completed work and recommending approval by the CO if the Contractor’s costs
are consistent with the negotiated amounts and progress is satisfactory and commensurate with the rate of
expenditure;
G.9.1.4 Reviewing and approving invoices for deliverables to ensure receipt of goods and services. This
includes the timely processing of invoices and vouchers in accordance with the District’s payment
provisions; and
G.9.1.5 Maintaining a file that includes all contract correspondence, modifications, records of inspections (site,
data, equipment) and invoice or vouchers.
G.9.2 The address and telephone number of the CA is:
Kaila Ramsey Garza, M.Ed.
Director, Elementary Math and Science
Office of Teaching and Learning
Social Emotional Academic Development
District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street, NE, 8th floor
Washington, DC 20002
E: kaila.ramsey@k12.dc.gov
G.9.3 The CA shall NOT have the authority to:
1. Award, agree to, or sign any contract, delivery order or task order. Only the CO shall make
contractual agreements, commitments or modifications;
2. Grant deviations from or waive any of the terms and conditions of the contract;
3. Increase the dollar limit of the contract or authorize work beyond the dollar limit of the contract,
4. Authorize the expenditure of funds by the Contractor;
5. Change the period of performance; or
6. Authorize the use of District property, except as specified under the contract.
G.9.4 The Contractor will be fully responsible for any changes not authorized in advance, in writing, by the
CO; may be denied compensation or other relief for any additional work performed that is not so
authorized; and may also be required, at no additional cost to the District, to take all corrective action
necessitated by reason of the unauthorized changes.
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G.10 ORDERING CLAUSE
G.10.1 Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract must be ordered by issuance of delivery
orders or task orders by the CO. Such orders may be issued during the term of this contract.
G.10.2 All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of
a conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.
G.10.3 If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the District deposits the order in
the mail. Orders may be issued by fa csimile or by electronic commerce methods.
SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
H.1 HIRING OF DISTRICT RESIDENTS AS APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES
H.1.1 For all new employment resulting from this contract or subcontracts hereto, as defined in Mayor’s
Order 83-265 and implementing instructions, the Contractor shall use its best efforts to comply with
the following basic goal and objectives for utiliz ation of bona fide residents of the District of
Columbia in each project’s labor force:
H.1.1.1 At least fifty-one (51) percent of apprentices and trainees employed shall be residents of the District of
Columbia registered in programs approved by the District of Columbia Apprenticeship Council.
H.1.2 The Contractor shall negotiate an Employment A greement with the Department of Employment
Services (DOES) for jobs created as a result of this contract. The DOES shall be the Contractor’s first
source of referral for qualified apprentices and train ees in the implementation of employment goals
contained in this clause.
H.2 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATIONS
The Contractor shall be bound by the Wage Determination No.: 2015-4281, Revision No. 32 , dated
12/23/2024, issued by the U.S. Department of Labor in accordance with the Service Contract Act, 41
U.S.C. § 351 et seq., and incorporated herein as Section J.2. The Contractor shall be bound by the wage
rates for the term of the contract subject to revision as stated herein and in accordance with clause 24 of
the SCP. If an option is exercised, the Contractor shall be bound by the applicable wage rates at the
time of the exercise of the option. If the option is exercised a nd the CO obtains a revised wage
determination, the revised wage determination is applicable for the option periods and the Contractor
may be entitled to an equitable adjustment.
H.3 PREGNANT WORKERS FAIRNESS
H.3.1 The Contractor shall comply with the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2016, D.C. Official
Code § 32-1231.01 et seq. (PPWF Act).
H.3.2 The Contractor shall not:
(a) Refuse to make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related to pregnancy,
childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding for an employee, unless the Contractor can
demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship;
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(b) Take an adverse action against an employee who requests or uses a reasonable accommodation in
regard to the employee's conditions or privileges of employment, including failing to reinstate the
employee when the need for reasonable accommodations ceases to the employee's original job or to an
equivalent position with equivalent:
(1) Pay;
(2) Accumulated seniority and retirement;
(3) Benefits; and
(4) Other applicable service credits;
(c) Deny employment opportunities to an employee, or a job applicant, if the denial is based on the need
of the employer to make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related to pregnancy,
childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding;
(d) Require an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding
to accept an accommodation that the employee chooses not to accept if the employee does not have a
known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding or the
accommodation is not necessary for the employee to perform her duties;
(e) Require an employee to take leave if a reasonable accommodation can be provided; or
(f) Take adverse action against an employee who has been absent from work as a result of a pregnancy-
related condition, including a pre-birth complication.
H.3.3 The Contractor shall post and maintain in a conspicuous p lace a notice of rights in both English and
Spanish and provide written notice of an employee's right to a needed reasonable accommodation related
to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding pursuant to the PPWF Act to:
(a) New employees at the commencement of employment;
(b) Existing employees; and
(c) An employee who notifies the employer of her pregnancy, or other condition covered by the PPWF
Act, within 10 days of the notification.
H.3.4 The Contractor shall provide an accurate written translation of the notice of rights to any non-English or
non-Spanish speaking employee.
H.3.5 Violations of the PPWF Act shall be subject to civil penalties as described in the Act.
H.4 UNEMPLOYED ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
H.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012, D.C. Official Code
§ 32-1361 et seq.
H.4.2 The Contractor shall not:
(a) Fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual as an employee
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because of the individual's status as unemployed; or
(b) Publish, in print, on the Internet, or in any other medium, an advertisement or announcement for any
vacancy in a job for employment that includes:
(1) Any provision stating or indicating that an individual's status as unemployed disqualifies the
individual for the job; or
(2) Any provision stating or indicating that an employment agency will not consider or hire an
individual for employment based on that individual's status as unemployed.
H.4.3 Violations of the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act shall be subject to civil penalties as described in
the Act.
H.5 51% DISTRICT RESIDENTS NEW HIRES REQUIREMENTS AND FIRST SOURCE
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
H.5.1 For contracts for services in the amount of $300,000 or more, the Contractor shall comply with the First
Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984, as amende d, D.C. Official Code § 2-219.01 et seq. (First
Source Act).
H.5.2 The Contractor shall enter into and maintain during the term of the contract, a First Source Employment
Agreement (Employment Agreement) with the District of Columbia Department of Employment
Service’s (DOES), in which the Contractor shall agree that:
(a) The first source for finding employees to fill all jobs created in order to perform the contract
shall be the First Source Register; and
(b) The first source for finding employees to fill any vacancy occurring in all jobs covered by the
Employment Agreement shall be the First Source Register.
H.5.3 The Contractor shall not begin performance of the cont ract until its Employment Agreement has been
accepted by DOES. Once approved, the Employment Agreement shall not be amended except with the
approval of DOES.
H.5.4 The Contractor agrees that at least 51% of the new employees hired to perform the contract shall be
District residents.
H.5.5 The Contractor’s hiring and reporting requirements under the First Source Act and any rules
promulgated thereunder shall continue for the term of the contract.
H.5.6 The CO may impose penalties, including monetary fi nes of 5% of the total amount of the direct and
indirect labor costs of the contract, for a willful breach of the Employment Agreement, failure to submit
the required hiring compliance reports, or deliberate submission of falsified data.
H.5.7 If the Contractor does not receive a good faith waiver, the CO may also impose an additional penalty
equal to 1/8 of 1% of the total amount of the direct and indirect labor costs of the contract for each
percentage by which the Contractor fails to meet its hiring requirements.
H.5.8 Any contractor which violates, more than once w ithin a 10-year timeframe, the hiring or reporting
requirements of the First Source Act shall be referred for debarment for not more than five (5) years.
H.5.9 The contractor may appeal any decision of the CO pursuant to this clause to the D.C. Contract Appeals
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Board as provided in clause 14 of the SCP, Disputes as supplemented and modified by this Contract.
H.5.10 The provisions of the First Source Act do not apply to nonprofit organizations which employ 50
employees or less.
H.6 RESERVED
H.7 RESERVED
H.8 RESERVED
H.9 SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS
H.9.1 Mandatory Subcontracting Requirements
H.9.1.1 For all contracts in excess of $250,000, at least 35% of the dollar volume of the contract shall be
subcontracted to qualified small business enterprises (SBEs).
H.9.1.2 If there are insufficient SBEs to completely fulfill the requirement of paragraph H.9.1.1, then the
subcontracting may be satisfied by subcontracting 35% of the dollar volume to any qualified certified
business enterprises (CBEs); provided, however, that al l reasonable efforts shall be made to ensure
that SBEs are significant participants in the overall subcontracting work.
H.9.1.3 A prime contractor that is certified by DSLBD as a small, local, or disadvantaged business enterprise
shall not be required to comply with the provisions of sections H.9.1.1 and H.9.1.2.
H.9.1.4 Except as provided in H.9.1.5 and H.9.1.7, a prime contra ctor that is a CBE and has been granted a
bid preference pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-218.43, or is selected through a set-aside program,
shall perform at least 35% of the contracting effort with its own organization and resources and, if it
subcontracts, 35% of the subcontracting effort shal l be with CBEs. A CBE prime contractor that
performs less than 35% of the contracting effort sh all be subject to enforcement actions under D.C.
Official Code § 2-218.63.
H.9.1.5 If the prime contractor is a certified joint venture and has been granted a bid preference pursuant to
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.43, or is selected through a set-aside program, the CBE member of the
certified joint venture shall perform at least 50% of the contracting effort with its own organization and
resources and, if it subcontracts, 35% of the subc ontracting effort shall be with CBEs. If the CBE
member of the certified joint venture prime contractor performs less than 50% of the contracting effort,
the certified joint venture shall be subject to enforcement actions under D.C. Official Code § 2- 218.63.
H.9.1.6 Each CBE utilized to meet these subcontracting requirements shall perform at least 35% of its
contracting effort with its own organization and resources.
H.9.1.7 A prime contractor that is a CBE and has been granted a bid preference pursuant to D.C. Official Code
§ 2-218.43, or is selected through a set-aside program, shall perform at least 50% of the on-site work
with its own organization and resources if the contract is $1 million or less.
H.10 FAIR CRIMINAL RECORD SCREENING
H.10.1 The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Fair Criminal Record Screening Amendment
Act of 2014, effective December 17, 2014 (D.C. Law 20- 152) (“Act” as used in this section). This
section applies to any employment, including employment on a temporary or contractual basis, where
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the physical location of the employment is in whole or substantial part within the District of Columbia.
H.10.2 Prior to making a conditional offer of employment, the Contractor shall not require an applicant for
employment, or a person who has requested co nsideration for employment by the Contractor, to
reveal or disclose an arrest or criminal accusation th at is not then pending or did not result in a
criminal conviction.
H.10.3 After making a conditional offer of employment, the Contractor may require an applicant to disclose
or reveal a criminal conviction.
H.10.4 The Contractor may only withdraw a conditional offer of employment, or take adverse action against
an applicant, for a legitimate business reason as described in the Act.
H.10.5 This section and the provisions of the Act shall not apply:
(a) Where a federal or District law or regulation requires the consideration of an applicant’s
criminal history for the purposes of employment;
(b) To a position designated by the employer as part of a federal or District government program
or obligation that is designed to encourage the employment of those with criminal histories;
(c) To any facility or employer that provides programs, services, or direct care to, children,
youth, or vulnerable adults; or
(d) To employers that employ less than 11 employees.
H.10.6 A person claiming to be aggrieved by a violation of the Act may file an administrative complaint
with the District of Columbia Office of Human Rights, and the Commission on Human Rights may
impose monetary penalties against the Contractor.
H.11 DISTRICT RESPONSIBILITIES
H.11.1 DCPS will monitor utilization of the assessment system on a regular basis.
H.11.2 DCPS will provide a distribution list of each school, which will include exact student and
teacher/class counts per grade upon award of the contract, as well as the language of materials to
provide in quantity for English and Spanish at each school.
H.11.3 DCPS will have each school on the distribution list to provide additional information about each
site’s delivery restrictions upon award of the contract.
H.11.4 DCPS will communicate with schools about timeline for shipment of materials and process for
confirming receipt of delivery.
H.11.5 DCPS will work collaboratively with contractor to ensure smooth access and maintain strong
communication and be available to answer questions from the contractor.
H.11.6 DCPS will oversee contractor performance and the efficient and timely delivery of goods and
services.
H.11.7 DCPS CA will review and certify invoices for goods and services rendered.
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H.12 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
H.12.1 The contractor shall collaborate with DCPS to design a full delivery plan that best meets the needs of
DCPS leaders and teachers.
H.12.2 The contractor shall work with DCPS to address any challenges that may arise during
implementation.
H.12.3 The contractor shall provide all licenses and related information to DCPS.
H.12.4 The contractor shall deliver all student and teacher materials to schools indicated on the distribution
list by the due date.
H.12.5 The contractor shall provide weekly updates about the status of deliveries during the delivery
process, until all deliveries have been completed.
H.12.6 The contractor shall develop a process for confirming receipt of delivery at schools and notify the
DCPS when all deliveries have been completed successfully.
H.13 CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND TRAFFIC RECORDS CHECKS FOR CONTRACTORS
THAT PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES TO CHILDREN OR YOUTH
H.13.1 A contractor that provides services as a covered chil d or youth services provider, as defined in section
202(3) of the Child and Youth, Safety and Health Omnibus Amendment Act of 2004, effective April 13,
2005 (D.C. Law 15-353; D.C. Official Code § 4-1501.01 et seq.), as amended (in this section, the
“Act”), shall obtain criminal history records to investigate persons applying for employment, in either a
compensated or an unsupervised volunteer position, as well as its current employees and unsupervised
volunteers. The Contractor shall request criminal background checks for the following positions:
(a) Contractor staff accessing DCPS locations;
(b) Contractor staff with direct contact to DCPS students
H.13.2 The Contractor shall also obtain traffic records to investigate persons applying for employment, as well
as current employees and volunteers, when that pers on will be required to drive a motor vehicle to
transport children in the course of performing his or her duties. Th e Contractor shall request traffic
records for the following positions:
(a) N/A, as no Contractor staff via this contract is authorized to transport students.
H.13.3 The Contractor shall inform all applicants requiring a criminal background check that a criminal
background check must be conducted on the appli cant before the applicant may be offered a
compensated position or an unsupervised volunteer position.
H.13.4 The Contractor shall inform all applicants requiring a traffic records check that a traffic records check
must be conducted on the applicant before the a pplicant may be offered a compensated position or a
volunteer position.
H.13.5 The Contractor shall obtain from each applicant, employee and unsupervised volunteer:
(A) a written authorization which authorizes the District to conduct a criminal background check;
(B) a written confirmation stating that the Contractor has informed him or her that the District is
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authorized to conduct a criminal background check;
(C) a signed affirmation stating whether or not they ha ve been convicted of a crime, pleaded nolo
contendere, are on probation before judgment or placement of a case upon a stet docket, or have
been found not guilty by reason of insanity, for a ny sexual offenses or intra-family offenses in
the District or their equivalent in any other state or territory, or for any of the following felony
offenses or their equivalent in any other state or territory:
(i) Murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, or arson;
(ii) Assault, assault with a dangerous weapon, mayhem,
malicious disfigurement, or threats to do bodily harm;
(iii) Burglary;
(iv) Robbery;
(v) Kidnapping;
(vi) Illegal use or possession of a firearm;
(vii) Sexual offenses, including indecent exposure; promoting, procuring, compelling,
soliciting, or engaging in prostitution; corrupting minors (sexual relations with children);
molesting; voyeurism; committing sex acts in public; incest; rape;
sexual assault; sexual battery; or sexua l abuse; but excluding sodomy between
consenting adults;
(viii) Child abuse or cruelty to children; or
(ix) Unlawful distribution of or possession with intent to distribute a controlled
substance;
(D) a written acknowledgement stating that the Contract or has notified them that they are entitled to
receive a copy of the criminal background check and to challenge the accuracy and completeness
of the report; and
(E) a written acknowledgement stating that the Contractor has notified them that they may be denied
employment or a volunteer position, or may be terminated as an employee or volunteer based on
the results of the criminal background check.
H.13.6 The Contractor shall inform each applicant, employee and unsupervised volunteer that a false statement
may subject them to criminal penalties.
H.13.7 Prior to requesting a criminal background check, the Contractor shall provide each applicant, employee,
or unsupervised volunteer with a form or forms to be utilized for the following purposes:
(A) To authorize the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), or designee, to conduct the criminal
background check and confirm that the applicant, employee, or unsupervised volunteer has been
informed that the Contractor is authorized and required to conduct a criminal background check;
(B) To affirm whether or not the applicant, empl oyee, or unsupervised volunteer has been convicted
of a crime, has pleaded nolo contendere, is on probation before judgment or placement of a case
upon a stet docket, or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity for any sexual offenses or
intra-family offenses in the District or their equivalent in any other state or territory of the United
States, or for any of the felony offenses described in paragraph H.13.5(C);
(C) To acknowledge that the applicant, employee, or unsupervised volunteer has been notified of his
or her right to obtain a copy of the criminal background check report and to challenge the accuracy
and completeness of the report;
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(D) To acknowledge that the applicant may be denied employment, assignment to, or an unsupervised
volunteer position for which a criminal background check is required based on the outcome of
the criminal background check; and
(E) To inform the applicant or employee that a false statement on the form or forms may subject
them to criminal penalties pursuant to D.C. Official Code §22-2405.
H.13.8 The Contractor shall direct the applicant or employee to complete the form or forms and notify the
applicant or employee when and where to report to be fingerprinted.
H.13.9 Unless otherwise provided herein, the Contractor shall request criminal background checks from the
Chief, MPD (or designee), who shall be responsi ble for conducting criminal background checks,
including fingerprinting.
H.13.10 The Contractor shall request traffic record checks from the Director, Department of Motor Vehicles
(DMV) (or designee), who shall be responsible for conducting traffic record checks.
H.13.11 The Contractor shall provide copies of all criminal background and traffic check reports to the COTR
within one business day of receipt.
H.13.12 The Contractor shall pay for the costs for the criminal background and traffic record checks, pursuant to
the requirements set forth by the MPD and DMV. Th e District shall not make any separate payment for
the cost of criminal background and traffic record checks.
H.13.13 The Contractor may make an offer of appointment to, or assign a current employee or applicant to, a
compensated position contingent upon receipt from the CO of the CA’s decision after his or her
assessment of the criminal background or traffic record check.
H.13.14 The Contractor may not make an offer of appointmen t to an unsupervised volunteer whose position
brings him or her into direct contact with children until it receives from the contracting officer the CA’s
decision after his or her assessment of the criminal background or traffic record check.
H.13.15 The Contractor shall not employ or permit to serve as an unsupervised volunteer an applicant or
employee who has been convicted of, has pleaded nolo contendere to, is on probation before judgment
or placement of a case on the stet docket because of, or has been found not guilty by reason of insanity
for any sexual offenses involving a minor.
H.13.16 Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall conduct periodic criminal background checks
upon the exercise of each option year of this contract for current employees and unsupervised volunteer
in the positions listed in sections H.13.1 and H.13.2.
H.13.17 An employee or unsupervised volunteer may be subject to administrative action including, but not
limited to, reassignment or termination at the disc retion of the CA after his or her assessment of a
criminal background or traffic record check.
H.13.18 The CA shall be solely responsible for assessi ng the information obtained from each criminal
background and traffic records check report to determine whether a final offer may be made to each
applicant or employee. The CA sh all inform the CO of its decisi on, and the CO shall inform the
Contractor whether an offer may be made to each applicant.
H.13.19 If any application is denied because the CA deter mines that the applicant presents a present danger to
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children or youth, the Contractor shall notify the applicant of such determination and inform the
applicant in writing that she or he may appeal th e denial to the Commission on Human Rights within
thirty (30) days of the determination.
H.13.20 Criminal background and traffic record check reports obt ained under this section shall be confidential
and are for the exclusive use of making employment- related determinations. The Contractor shall not
release or otherwise disclose the reports to any person, except as directed by the CO.
SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES
I.1 APPLICABILITY OF STANDARD CONTRACT PROVISIONS
The Standard Contract Provisions for use with District of Columbia Government Supplies and Services
Contracts dated July 2010 (SCP) are incorporated as pa rt of the contract. To obtain a copy of the SCP
go to http://ocp.dc.gov, under Quick Links click on “Required Solicitation Documents”.
I.2 CONTRACTS THAT CROSS FISCAL YEARS
Continuation of this contract beyond the current fiscal year is contingent upon future fiscal appropriations.
I.3 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
The Contractor shall keep all information relating to any employee or customer of the District in absolute
confidence and shall not use the information in connection with any other matters; nor shall it disclose
any such information to any other person, firm or corporation, in accordance with the District and federal
laws governing the confidentiality of records.
I.4 TIME
Time, if stated in a number of days, will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, unless otherwise stated
herein.
I.5 RIGHTS IN DATA
Delete clause 42, Rights in Data, of the Standard Contract Provisions dated July 2010 for use with
District of Columbia Government Supplies and Serv ices Contracts and substitute the following clause
42, Rights in Data) in its place:
A. Definitions
1. “Products” - A deliverable under any contract th at may include commodities, services and/or
technology furnished by or through Contractor, including existing and custom Products, such as, but not
limited to: a) recorded information, regardless of form or the media on which it may be recorded; b)
document research; c) experimental, developmental, or engineering work; d) licensed software; e)
components of the hardware environment; f) prin ted materials (including but not limited to training
manuals, system and user documentation, reports, dra wings); g) third party so ftware; h) modifications,
customizations, custom programs, program listings, programming tools, data, modules, components; and
i) any intellectual property embodied therein, whether in tangible or intangible form, including but not
limited to utilities, interfaces, templates, subrouti nes, algorithms, formulas, source code, and object
code.
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2. “Existing Products” - Tangible Products and intangib le licensed Products that exist prior to the
commencement of work under the contract. Existing Products must be identified on the Product prior to
commencement of work or else will be presumed to be Custom Products.
3. “Custom Products” - Products, prelimin ary, final or otherwise, which are created or developed by
Contractor, its subcontractors, partners, employees, resellers or agents for the District under the contract.
4. “District” – The District of Columbia and its agencies.
B. Title to Project Deliverables
The Contractor acknowledges that it is commissioned by the District to perform services detailed in the
contract. The District shall have ownership and right s for the duration set forth in the contract to use,
copy, modify, distribute, or adapt Products as follows:
1. Intellectual Property Rights. District agrees and acknowledges that Contractor and its licensors own
all intellectual property rights in and to the Products including, without limitation, all trademarks, trade
names, service marks and copyrights in the Products and all underlying software programs and related
documentation. District agrees and acknowledges that District and any school shall not acquire any right,
title or interest in or to any Contractor’s intellectual property (IP), including, without limitation, software,
trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property of Contractor and no other rights are granted by
Contractor to the District or any school in Contractor’s IP by implication, estoppel or otherwise. District
further acknowledges and agrees that Contractor sh all continue, during the term hereof, to expand and
modify its Products, in its sole discretion.
C. Subcontractor Rights
Whenever any data, including computer software, ar e to be obtained from a subcontractor under the
contract, the Contractor shall use this clause, Rights in Data, in the subcontract, without alteration, and
no other clause shall be used to enlarge or diminis h the District’s or the Cont ractor’s rights in that
subcontractor data or computer software which is required for the District.
D. Source Code Escrow
1. For all computer software furnished to the Distr ict with the rights speci fied in section B.2, the
Contractor shall furnish to the District, a copy of the source code with such rights of the scope as specified
in section B.2 of this clause. For all computer software furnished to the District with the restricted rights
specified in section B.1 of this clause, the District, if the Contractor either directly or through a successor
or affiliate shall cease to provide the maintenance or warranty services provided the District under the
contract or any paid-up maintenance agreement, or if the Contractor should be declared insolvent by a
court of competent jurisdiction, shall have the right to obtain, for its own and sole use only, a single copy
of the current version of the source code suppl ied under the contract, an d a single copy of the
documentation associated therewith, upon payment to the person in control of the source code the
reasonable cost of making each copy.
2. If the Contractor or Product manufa cturer/developer of software furni shed to the District with the
rights specified in section B.1 of this clause offers the source code or source code escrow to any other
commercial customers, the Contractor shall either: (1) provide the District with the source code for the
Product; (2) place the source code in a third party es crow arrangement with a designated escrow agent
who shall be named and identified to the District, and who shall be directed to release the deposited
source code in accordance with a standard escrow arrangement accep table to the District; or (3) will
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certify to the District that the Product manufacturer / developer has named the District as a named
beneficiary of an established escrow arrangement with its designated escrow agent who shall be named
and identified to the District, and who shall be directed to release the deposited source code in
accordance with the terms of escrow.
3. The Contractor shall update the source code, as well as any corrections or enhancements to the source
code, for each new release of the Product in the same manner as provided above and certify such updating
of escrow to the District in writing.
E. Indemnification and Limitation of Liability
The Contractor shall indemnify and save and hold harmless the District, its officers, agents and employees
acting within the scope of their offi cial duties against any liability, includ ing costs and expenses, (i) for
violation of proprietary rights, copyrights, or rights of privacy, arising out of the publication, translation,
reproduction, delivery, performance, use or disposition of any data furnished under this contract, or (ii)
based upon any data furnished under this contract, or based upon libelous or other unlawful matter
contained in such data.
I.6 OTHER CONTRACTORS
The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act th at will interfere with the performance of work by
another District contractor or by any District employee.
I.7 SUBCONTRACTS
The Contractor hereunder shall not subcontract any of the Contractor’s work or services to any
subcontractor without the prior written consent of the CO. Any work or service so subcontracted shall be
performed pursuant to a subcontract agreement, which the District will have the right to review and
approve prior to its execution by the Contractor. Any such subcontract shall specify that the Contractor
and the subcontractor shall be subject to every provision of this contract. Notwithstanding any such
subcontract approved by the District, the Contractor shall remain liable to the District for all Contractor's work
and services required hereunder.
I.8 INSURANCE
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor at its sole expense shall procure and maintain, during the
entire period of performance under this contract, the types of insurance specified below. The Contractor
shall submit a Certificate of Insurance to the Contr acting Officer (CO) giving evidence of the required
coverage prior to commencing performance under this contract. In no event shall any work be performed
until the required Certificates of Insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurer(s) have
been provided to, and accepted by, the CO.
If the Contractor and/or its subcontractors maintain broader coverage and/or higher limits than the
minimums shown below, the District requires and sh all be entitled to the broa der coverage and/or the
higher limits maintained by the Contractor and subcontractors.
B. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL”) - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory
to the CO with respect to the services performed that it carries a CGL policy, written on an occurrence
(not claims-made) basis, on Insurance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”) form CG 00 01 04 13 (or another
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occurrence-based form with coverage at least as broa d and approved by the CO in writing), covering
liability for all ongoing and completed operations of the Contractor and under all subcontracts, covering
claims for bodily injury, including without limitation si ckness, disease or death and mental anguish of
any persons, broad form property damage, including loss of use resulting therefrom, personal and
advertising injury, and including coverage for liab ility arising out of an Insure d Contract (including the
tort liability of another assumed in a contract) and acts of terrorism (whether caused by a foreign or
domestic source). Such coverage shall have limits of liability of not less than $1,000,000 for each
occurrence, $2,000,000 general aggregate, $2,000,000 products and completed operations aggregate, and
$1,000,000 personal and advertising injury aggregate limit.
The Commercial General Liability shall be further endorsed to:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage using ISO form
CG 2010 0413 and CG2037 04 13 (or its equivalent) to The Government of the District of
Columbia
b) Coverage available to the additional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing
basis as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional
insureds
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia
d) Any Annual Aggregate shall apply on a per location or per project basis
e) Defense costs shall be in addition to and not erode the limits of liability
2. Automobile Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
commercial (business) automobile liability insurance written on ISO form CA 00 01 10 13 (or another
form with coverage at least as broad and approved by the CO in writing) including coverage for all
owned, hired, borrowed and non-owned vehicles a nd equipment used by the Contractor in connection
with work under this agreement, with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000. Such policy or
policies of automobile liability insurance shall be writ ten on an "occurrence" (as opposed to a "claims
made") basis.
The Commercial Auto Liability policy shall be further endorsed to:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage to The
Government of the District of Columbia
b) Coverage available to the additional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing
basis as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional
insureds
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia
d) Defense costs shall be in addition to and not erode the limits of liability
e) If applicable, include Form CA 99 48 03 06 Pollution Liability - Broadened Coverage for
Covered Autos - Business Auto, Motor Carrier, and Truckers (or its equivalent)
f) Moving and Storage Companies shall be required to provide evidence of BMC91 or
BMC91X filing
For Contractors providing transportation:
Contractors providing transportation must additionally comply with the following:
a) Operators holding a restricted WMATC Certificate of Authority must have a single limit of
$1.5 million in combined (bodily injury and physical damage) coverage, or
b) Operators holding an unrestricted WMATC Certificate of Authority must have a single limit
of $5M in combined (bodily injury and physical damage) coverage.
In addition, both types of WMATC certificate ho lders must have in place the following Licensing
Requirements as applicable:
a) Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the following endorsements:
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i) P (Passenger): All drivers MUST have a P endorsement enabling them to transport
passengers (16 or more).
ii) S (School Bus): All drivers operating school buses (flashing lights, swing arm w/stop
sign) must also have an S endorsement. Please note that driver credentials for any
vehicles that are converted school buses must have S.
b) Valid (unexpired) US Department of Transportation Medical Examiner Certification
(“Medical Card”).
For Contractors using District Government-Owned Vehicles:
Agencies that provide Contractors with District G overnment-owned or leased motor vehicles are
responsible for ensuring that such vehicles are used only for the performance under this
Contract. Contractor and its subcontractors are prohi bited from using such vehicles for home-to-work
transportation unless specifically provided for under the terms of the contract and approved in writing by
the Contracting Officer, or otherwise provided by law. Contractor shall obtain automobile liability
insurance with a minimum combined single limit of $1,000,000 to cover bodily injury and property
damage to protect the Contractor and the District Government against third-party claims arising from the
use of District Government-owned vehicles. The Commer cial Auto Liability Policy shall be endorsed to
include:
a) To the fullest extent permitted by law, provide additional insured coverage to The
Government of the District of Columbia;
b) Coverage available to the additional insureds shall apply on a primary and non-contributing
basis as respects any other insurance, deductibles, or self-insurance available to the additional
insureds; and
c) A waiver of subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.
In the event of loss, destruction, or damage to any gove rnment-owned vehicles used in the performance
of contact, Contractor shall be liable for full cost of repair or replacement of lost, destroyed, or damaged
vehicle.
3. Workers’ Compensation Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with the statutory mandates of the District of
Columbia or the jurisdiction in which the contract is performed.
Employer’s Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of
employer’s liability insurance as follows: $500,000 per accident for injury; $500,000 per employee for
disease; and $500,000 for policy disease limit.
The Workers Compensation and Employers Liability shall be further endorsed to:
a) Include a Waiver of Subrogation in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.
b) Where applicable, include United States Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act
(USL&H)
c) Where applicable, include Jones Act Coverage for seamen or crew members on an “if any” basis.
4. Media Liability and Network Security/Privacy (Cyber) Liability Insurance covering acts, errors,
omissions, and violation of any consumer protecti on laws arising out of Contractor’s operations or
services with a limit of $2,000,000 per claim and in the aggregate. Such coverage shall include but not be
limited to, third party and first party coverage for loss or disclosure of any data, including personally
identifiable information and payment card informati on, network security failure, violation of any
consumer protection laws, unauthorized access and/ or use or other intrusions, infringement of any
intellectual property rights (except patent), negligence or breach of duty to use reasonable care, breach of
any duty of confidentiality, invasion of privacy, or viol ations of any other legal protections for personal
information, defamation, libel, slander, commer cial disparagement, negligent transmission of computer
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virus, or use of computer networks in connection with denial of service attacks. Such coverage shall
include regulatory defense and fines/penalties in any jurisdiction anywhere in the world. Such coverage
shall include contractual privacy coverage for data breach response and crisis management costs that
would be incurred by Contractor on behalf of The Government of the District of Columbia in the event
of a data breach including legal and forensic expenses, notification costs, credit monitoring costs, and
costs to operate a call center. Contractor shall maintain coverage in force during the term of this
Agreement and for an extended reporting period of not less than two (2) years after.
5. Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissi ons) - The Contractor shall provide Professional
Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions) to cover liability resulting from any error or omission in the
performance of professional services under this Contract. The policy shall provide limits of $1,000,000
per claim or per occurrence for each wrongful a ct and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The Contractor
warrants that any applicable retroactive date preced es the date the Contractor first performed any
professional services for the Government of the District of Columbia and that continuous coverage will
be maintained or an extended reportin g period will be exercised for a pe riod of at least ten years after the
completion of the professional services. Limits may not be shared with other lines of coverage.
6. Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the CO
of commercial umbrella with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the annual
aggregate. Coverage must excess of required commerci al general liability, commercial auto liability, and
employers’ liability. The insurance required under this paragraph shall be written in a form that annually
reinstates all required limits. Coverage shall be primar y to any insurance, self-insurance or reinsurance
maintained by The Government of the District of Columbia and the “other insurance” provision must be
amended in accordance with this requirement and principles of vertical exhaustion.
C. SUBCONTRACTOR INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Any and all subcontractors engaged by Contractor for work under this agreement shall be required to have
the same insured required of Contractor. Should the Contractor wish to propose different insurance
requirements for the subcontractor than the ones outli ned in the Contract, then, prior to commencement
of work by the subcontractor, the Contractor shall submit in writing the name and brief description of
work to be performed by the subcontractor to the CO . The CO will promptly p rovide in writing to the
Contractor with a decision regarding the insurance re quirements applicable to the subcontractor. When
requested by the CO, the Contractor must provide proof of the subcontractor's required insurance prior to
commencement of work by the subcontractor.
D. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE
The insurance required herein shall be primary to and will not seek contribution from any other insurance,
reinsurance or self-insurance including any deductible or retention, maintained by the Government of the
District of Columbia.
E. DURATION. The Contractor shall carry all required insu rance until all contract work is accepted by The
Government of the District of Columbia and shall carry listed coverages for ten years for construction
projects following final acceptance of the work pe rformed under this contract and two years for non-
construction related contracts.
F. LIABILITY. These are the required minimum insu rance requirements established by The Government
of the District of Columbia. However, it is understood that The Government of the District of Columbia
does not in any way represent that the insurance or the limits of insurance specified herein are sufficient
or adequate to protect your interests or liabilities and will not in any way limit the contractor’s liability
under this contract.
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G. CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY. Contractor and subcontr actors are solely respon sible for any loss or
damage to their personal property, including but not limited to tools and equipment, scaffolding, and
temporary structures, rented machinery, or owned and leased equipment. A waiv er of subrogation shall
apply in favor of The Government of the District of Columbia.
H. MEASURE OF PAYMENT. The Governmen t of the District of Columbia shall not make any separate
measure or payment for the cost of insurance and bonds. The Contractor shall include all the costs of
insurance and bonds in the contract price.
I. NOTIFICATION. The Contractor shall ensure that all polic ies provide that the CO shall be given thirty
(30) days prior written notice in the event of cancellation, non-renewal, or material changes to the extent
such cancellation or material changes results in Contractor no long complying with the above
requirements. The Contractor shall provide the CO with ten (10) days’ prior written notice in the event
of non-payment of premium. The Contractor will also provide the CO with an updated Certificate of
Insurance should its insurance coverages renew duri ng the contract. The Government of the District of
Columbia may reasonably change the above insurance coverage requirements during the Term by giving
Contractor at least 30 days’ notice of the change. Contractor must comply, at your expense, and deliver to
the CO evidence of compliance before the change becomes effective.
J. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. The Contractor must send to CO, at least 10 days after execution
of this Agreement, certificates of insurance evid encing the required insurance coverage and
endorsements required herein. Contractor must also provide us with evidence of renewal before the
expiration date of each insurance policy. Contr actor is responsible for providing us with 30 days
advanced written notice if the certificate of insura nce by the insurer has been canceled, reduced in
coverage, or otherwise altered. Certificates of insu rance must reference the corresponding contract
number. Evidence of insura nce shall be submitted to:
The Government of the District of Columbia
And mailed to the attention of:
LaVeta Hilton
District of Columbia Public Schools
Office of Fiscal Strategy
Contracts and Acquisitions Division
1200 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-442-5136
E-mail: laveta.hilton@k12.dc.gov
The CO may request, and the Contractor shall prompt ly deliver updated certificates of insurance,
endorsements indicating the required coverages, and/ or certified copies of th e insurance policies. If the
insurance initially obtained by the Contractor expire s prior to completion of the contract, renewal
certificates of insurance and additional insured and other endorsements shall be furnished to the CO prior
to the date of expiration of all such initial insurance. For all coverage required to be maintained after
completion, an additional certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage shall be submitted to the CO
on an annual basis as the coverage is renewed (or replaced).
K. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. Th e Contractor agrees that The Government of the District of
Columbia may disclose the name and contact informati on of its insurers to any third party which
presents a claim against The Government of the District of Columbia for any damages or claims
resulting from or arising out of work performed by the Contractor, its agents, employees, servants or
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subcontractors in the performance of this contract.
L. CARRIER RATINGS. All Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ insurance required in connection with
this contract shall be written by insurance companies with an A.M. Best Insurance Guide rating of at
least A- VII or better (or the equivalent by any other rating agency) and licensed in the District of
Columbia.
M. WARRANTIES. When applicable, the Contractor s hould be named as an additional insured on the
applicable manufacturer’s/distributer’s Commercial General Liability policy using Insurance Services
Office, Inc. (“ISO”) form CG 20 15 04 13 (or another occurrence-based form with coverage at least as
broad). CO should collect, review for accuracy, and maintain all warranties for goods and services.
I.9 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
In accordance with the District of Columbia Administrative Issu ance System, Mayor’s Order 85-85
dated June 10, 1985, the forms for completion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Information
Report are incorporated herein as Section J.3. An award cannot be made to any bidder who has not
satisfied the equal employment requirements.
I.10 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The contract awarded will contain the following clause:
ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
A conflict in language shall be resolved by giving precedence to the document in the highest order of
priority that contains language addressing the is sue in question. The following documents are
incorporated into the contract by reference and mad e a part of the contract in the following order of
precedence:
(1) An applicable Court Order, if any
(2) Negotiated Contract for goods and services (pages 1-33)
(3) Standard Contract Provisions for use with District of Columbia Supplies and Services Contract dated
July 2010
(4) Contract attachments other than the Standard Contract Provisions
(5) Contractor’s Quotes dated February 7, 2025 and February 26, 2025
I.11 DISPUTES
Delete clause 14, Disputes, of the Standard Contract P rovisions dated July 2010 for use with District of
Columbia Government Supplies and Services Contracts and substitute the following clause 14, Disputes)
in its place:
14. Disputes
All disputes arising under or relating to the contract shall be resolved as provided herein.
(a) Claims by the Contractor against the District: Claim, as used in paragraph (a) of this clause,
means a written assertion by the Contractor seeking, as a matter of right, the payment of money
in a sum certain, the adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief arising under
or relating to the contract. A claim arising under a contract, unlike a claim relating to that
contract, is a claim that can be resolved unde r a contract clause that provides for the relief
sought by the claimant
(1) All claims by a Contractor against the District arising under or relating to a contract shall be in
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writing and shall be submitted to the CO for a decision. The Contractor’s claim shall contain at
least the following:
(i) A description of the claim and the amount in dispute;
(ii) Data or other information in support of the claim;
(iii) A brief description of the Contractor’s efforts to resolve the dispute prior to filing the
claim; and
(iii) The Cont ractor’s request for relief or other action by the CO.
(2) The CO may meet with the Contractor in a further attempt to resolve the claim by agreement.
(3) The CO shall issue a decision on any claim within 120 calendar days after receipt of the claim.
Whenever possible, the CO shall take into account factors such as the size and complexity of the
claim and the adequacy of the information in support of the claim provided by the Contractor.
(4) The CO’s written decision shall do the following:
(i) Provide a description of the claim or dispute;
(ii) Refer to the pertinent contract terms;
(iii) State the factual areas of agreement and disagreement;
(iv) State the reasons for the decision, in cluding any specific findings of fact,
although specific findings of fact are not re quired and, if made, shall not be
binding in any subsequent proceeding;
(v) If all or any part of the claim is determined to be valid, determine the
amount of monetary settlement, the contract adjustment to be made, or other
relief to be granted;
(vi) Indicate that the written document is the CO’s final decision; and
(vii) Inform the Contractor of the right to seek further redress by appealing the
decision to the Contract Appeals Board.
(5) Failure by the CO to issue a decision on a cont ract claim within 120 days of receipt of the claim
will be deemed to be a denial of the claim, and will authorize the commencement of an appeal to
the Contract Appeals Board as provided by D.C. Official Code § 2-360.04.
(6) If a contractor is unable to support any part of its claim and it is determined that the
inability is attributable to a material misrepre sentation of fact or fraud on the part of the
Contractor, the Contractor shall be liable to th e District for an amount equal to the
unsupported part of the claim in addition to all costs to the District attributable to the cost
of reviewing that part of the Contractor’s claim. Liability under this paragraph (a)(6) shall
be determined within six (6) years of the commission of the misrepresentation of fact or
fraud.
(7) Pending final decision of an appeal, action, or final settlement, the Contractor shall proceed
diligently with performance of the contract in accordance with the decision of the CO.
(b) Claims by the District against the Contractor: Claim as used in paragraph (b) of this clause,
means a written demand or written assertion by the District seeking, as a matter of right, the
payment of money in a sum certain, the adjustme nt of contract terms, or other relief arising
under or relating to the contract. A claim arising under a contract, unlike a claim relating to that
contract, is a claim that can be resolved unde r a contract clause that provides for the relief
sought by the claimant.
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(1) The CO shall decide all claims by the District against a contractor arising under or relating to a
contract.
(2) The CO shall send written notice of the claim to the contractor. The CO’s written
decision shall do the following:
(i) Provide a description of the claim or dispute;
(ii) Refer to the pertinent contract terms;
(iii) State the factual areas of agreement and disagreement;
(iv) State the reasons for the decision, including any specific findings of fact,
although specific findings of fact are not re quired and, if made, shall not be
binding in any subsequent proceeding;
(v) If all or any part of the claim is determined to be valid, determine the amount of
monetary settlement, the contra ct adjustment to be made, or other relief to be
granted;
(vi) Indicate that the written document is the CO’s final decision; and
(vii) Inform the Contractor of the right to seek further redress by appealing the
decision to the Contract Appeals Board.
(3) The CO shall support the decision by reasons and shall inform the Contractor of
its rights as provided herein.
(4) Before or after issuing the decision, the CO may meet with the Contractor to attempt to
resolve the claim by agreement.
(5) The authority contained in this paragraph (b) shall not apply to a claim or dispute for
penalties or forfeitures prescribed by statute or regulation which another District agency
is specifically authorized to administer, settle or determine.
(6) This paragraph shall not authorize the CO to settle, compromise, pay, or otherwise adjust
any claim involving fraud.
(c) Decisions of the CO shall be final and not subject to revi ew unless the Contractor timely
commences an administrative appeal for review of the decision, by filing a complaint with the
Contract Appeals Board, as authorized by D.C. Official Code § 2-360.04.
(d) Pending final decision of an appeal, action, or final settlement, the Contractor shall
proceed diligently with performance of the contract in accordance with the decision of
the CO.
I.12 COST AND PRICING DATA
Delete clause 25, Cost and Pricing Data, of the Standard Contract Provisions dated July 2010 for use with District
of Columbia Government Supplies and Services Contracts.
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SECTION J: ATTACHMENTS
The following list of attachments is incorporated into the contract by reference.
Attachment
Number Document
J.1
Government of the District of Columbia Standard Contract Provisions for
Use with the Supplies and Services Contracts (July 2010)
J.2 U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 Rev. No. 32
dated 12/23/2024
J.3 Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 - Living Wage Notice
J.4 Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006 - Living Wage Fact Sheet
J.5 Great Minds Quotes dated February 7, 2025 and February 26, 2025
J.6 Distribution List - DCPS List of Schools