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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 14, 2026
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1 -
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No. MOD05 to Contract No. DCRL -2025-C-0033 with Collaborative
Solutions for Communities (“CSC”) to exercise option year one in the not -to-exceed amount of
$2,039,899.10. The period of performance is from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Under the proposed contract modification, CSC will provide community -based child welfare
services to families in Wards 1, 2, and 3.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have
your staff contact Ebony Terrell, Agency Contracting Officer, Child and Family Services Agency,
at (202) 724 -7509.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract modification.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)
(A) Contract Number: DCRL-2025-C-0033
Proposed Contractor: Collaborative Solutions for Communities
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Penelope Griffith, Chief Executive Officer
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed (“NTE”) $2,039,899.10
Unit and Method of Compensation: The contractor will be compensated monthly for specified
costs supported and substantiated by the contractor as set
forth in the Price Schedule
Term of Contract: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 (Option Year
One)
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price with Cost Reimbursement Components
Source Selection Method: Adhered to the procedures set forth in 27 DCMR Chapter
16 for Competitive Sealed Proposals.
(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:
Base Period NTE Amount: $1,870,510.08
Period of Performance: November 15, 2025, through September 30, 2026
Council’s approval: CA26-0681
Option Year One NTE Amount: $2,039,899.10
Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027
Modification Number: 5
(C) A certification that Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
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proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The contractor has submitted a Citywide Clean Hands Certificate, dated May 5, 2026, that
confirms the contractor is compliant with the Office of Tax and Revenue and the Department of
Employment Services.
(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriate 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 CFSA Agency Fiscal Officer has certified that the agency has in its approved budget for fiscal
year (“FY”) 2027 sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the proposed contract. The FY2027
funds are subject to approval of the District’s FY2027 budget.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: May 5, 2026 L0016515563Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***8876
Case ID: 18964651
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
COLLABORATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR COMMUNITIES
3333 14TH ST NW STE 200
WASHINGTON DC 20010-2319
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Child and Family Services Agency
Headquarters: 200 I Street, SE Washington, D.C. 20003 202-442-6100
www.cfsa.dc.gov http://dc.mandatedreporter.org www.adoptdckids.org
Office of Finance
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tanya Torres Trice
Director
Child and Family Services Agency
FROM: Justin Kopca
Agency Fiscal Officer
Child and Family Services Agency
DATE:
SUBJECT: Certification of Funds Availability (NON-PATEO)
Total Contract Value: $2,039,899.10
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $2,039,899.10 is included in the District’s
Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2027 to fund the costs associated with the CFSA’s contract with
Collaborative Solutions for Communities for Community Based Child Welfare Services. This certification supports
the Collaborative Solutions for Communities contract during the period from October 1, 2026, through September
30, 2027. The fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: Collaborative Solutions for Communities Contract #: DCRL-2025-C-0033
Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/1/2026 through 9/30/2027
Agency Fund Program Cost Center Account Amount
RL0 1010001 700257
70397
7141002 $2,039,899.10
FY 2027 Contract Total $2,039,899.10
Upon approval of the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor and completion of
the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract. Funding for the period of October 1, 2026, through
September 30, 2027, totaling $2,039,899.10 will be subject to the availability of funds in the District’s Local
Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2027.
Should you have any questions, please contact me on 202-727-7676.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACT
1. Solicitation / Contract No. Page of Pages
DCRL-2025-C-0033 1 2
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
MOD05 October 1, 2026 TBD
Community-Based Child
Welfare Services
6. Issued by: Code RL0 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Government of the District of Columbia
Child and Family Services Agency
Contracts and Procurement Administration
200 I Street, S.E., Suite 2031
Washington, DC 20003
Child and Family Services Agency
200 I Street, S.E., 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20003
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. Street, city, county,
state, and zip code)
Collaborative Solutions for Communities
3333 14th Street, N.W., Suite 200
Washington, D.C. 20010
Telephone: (202) 518-6737
Email: pgriffith@wearecsc.org; jmammen@wearecsc.org
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
DCRL-2025-C-0033
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
November 15, 2025
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended. is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning _________ copies of the amendment; or (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR
AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be
made in accordance with the solicitation and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACT/ORDERS ,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Contract Modifications
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no. in item 10A.
B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data etc.)
set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2.
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of:
x D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority) 27 DCMR, Chapter 20, Section 2008 Exercise of Option
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
The Government of the District of Columbia hereby modifies Contract No. DCRL-2025-C-0033 to provide
Community-Based Child Welfare Services as follows:
1. In accordance with Section F.2, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract, the District hereby exercises Option
Year One for the period October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, in the not-to-exceed amount of
$2,039,899.10.
RECAP:
Base Year: from 11/15/2025 – 9/30/2026 - $1,870,510.08
Option Year One: from 10/1/2026-9/30/2027 - $2,039,899.10
$3,910,409.98 (Cont..Page.2)
Except as provided herein, all other terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in full force and
effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Ebony C. Terrell
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF
CONTRACT
1. Solicitation / Contract No. Page of Pages
DCRL-2025-C-0033 2 2
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
MOD05 October 1, 2026 TBD
Community-Based Child
Welfare Services
B.2R Price Schedule
CONTRACT LINE-
ITEM NUMBER
(CLIN)
SERVICE
QUANTITY/DAYS
PRICE PER DAY
TOTAL
AMOUNT
CLIN 0001
Administrative
Allowance
364 $3,754.89 $1,366,779.96
CLIN 001a Administrative
Allowance
1 $4,172.47 $4,172.47
CLIN 0002
Cost Reimbursement
Services
$636,946.67
CLIN 0003 Flex Funds 1 LOT $32,000.00
TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT NOT-TO-EXCEED $2,039,899.10