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CA26-0749 • 2025

Proposed Contract with the Temple Group, Inc. to Contract No. DCKA-2024-C-0070

Proposed Contract with the Temple Group, Inc. to Contract No. DCKA-2024-C-0070

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2026-05-15
Official status
Deemed Approved
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide detailed information about specific services or projects managed by Temple Group in previous years.

Proposed Contract for Temple Group to Manage City Projects

The bill proposes modifying an existing contract to allow the Temple Group, Inc. to continue providing construction management services for alley restoration projects in Washington D.C., with a budget limit of $5 million per year for each of four option years starting September 24, 2026.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies an existing contract to allow the Temple Group, Inc. to continue providing construction management services for alley restoration projects in Washington D.C.
  • Sets a budget limit of $5 million per year for each of four option years starting September 24, 2026.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Temple Group, Inc., which will provide construction management services.
  • The District Department of Transportation, which oversees the project.

Terms To Know

Certified Business Enterprise (CBE)
A business that meets certain criteria set by the government to promote diversity in contracting.
Option Year
An additional year of a contract that can be extended if both parties agree, allowing for flexibility and continued service provision.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The exact services provided by the Temple Group in previous years are not detailed.
  • It is unclear how many alley restoration projects will be managed under this contract.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-15 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0749 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

  2. 2026-05-15 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract with the Temple Group, Inc. to Contract No. DCKA-2024-C-0070

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

May 15, 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. M01 to Contract No. DCKA -2024-C-0070 with the Temple Group,
Inc. (Temple) to exercise option year one, option year two, option year three, and option year four
of the contract in the not -to-exceed amount o f $20,000,000. The period of performance is from
September 24, 2026, through September 23, 2030.

Under the proposed modification, the Temple Group, Inc., shall continue to provide construction
management services for citywide local pavement restoration projects.

My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
modification. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your
staff contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202)
724-8759.

I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this 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
(Multiyear)

(A) Contract Number: DCKA-2024-C-0070
Modification No. M01

Proposed Contractor: The Temple Group, Inc. (“Temple”)

Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Lorraine H. Brown
Michael Osaghae
Nicholas Perkins

Contract Amount (Option Periods): Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $5,000,000 per option year

Unit and Method of Compensation: Specific Rates of Compensation & Unburdened Cost
Reimbursement

Term of Contract: Four Years from Date of Award
(Option Year One) September 24, 2026, through September 23, 2027
(Option Year Two) September 24, 2027, through September 23, 2028
(Option Year Three) September 24, 2028, through September 23, 2029
(Option Year Four) September 24, 2029, through September 23, 2030

Type of Contract: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity

Source Selection Method: Request for Qualification (RFQ)

(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 Year Amount: NTE $5,000,000
Council Approval: CA26-0381

Option Year One Amount: NTE $5,000,000
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Option Year Two Amount: NTE $5,000,000

Option Year Three Amount: NTE $5,000,000

Option Year Four Amount: NTE $5,000,000

(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 proposed contractor will be providing construction management services for managing all
activities required for the completion of citywide alley restoration projects.

(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 was conducted pursuant to the architect and engineering procedures set forth in
27 DCMR § 2620-2627. The RFQ was solicited using full and open competition. The District
received eight Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) in response to the RFQ. Each was evaluated
according to the below evaluation criteria in accordance with the RFQ.

Factor Evaluation Criteria
Factor 1 Professional Qualifications
Factor 2 Specialized Experience
Factor 3 Capacity
Factor 4 Past Performance
Factor 5 Oral Presentation / Interview

SOQs were evaluated in accordance with the solicitation evaluation criteria. On November 26,
2024, the technical evaluation panel chairperson provided a preliminary source selection
recommendation report to the contracting officer (CO) recommending four firms, including
Temple, to be invited to participate in oral presentations.

After the oral presentations were conducted, the technical evaluation panel chairperson provided a
final source selection recommendation report to the CO identifying Temple as the most highly
qualified offeror. The CO conducted a contracting officer’s independent assessment, in which the
CO reviewed the solicitation requirements, the SOQs, and the panel’s evaluation procedures to
include consensus comments and ratings, and source selection recommendation. The CO concurred
with the panel’s rankings and determined Temple to be the most highly qualified offeror.
Thereafter, the CO, in coordination with program personnel, negotiated a fair and reasonable price
for the required services.

(E) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
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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:

None

(F) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District.:

- DCKA-2022-C-0072 - CM Services Federal Aid Pavement Restoration
- DCKA-2022-T-0056 - Construction Management and Inspection Services under the
District’s Architect and Engineering Schedule.

(G) 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:

Temple is a global engineering firm with extensive experience in providing construction
management services for alley restoration projects with a wide range of complexities throughout the
world. Temple has successfully performed the same or similar services for the District.

(H) 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
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:

The proposed contractor is a certified business enterprise (CBE) and will subcontract to other CBEs
at the task order level, as applicable, to fulfill the 35% CBE subcontracting requirement.

(I) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:

At the oversight of the District Department of Transportation’s contract administrator, the proposed
contractor will perform the required services in accordance with the terms of the contract.

(J) 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

(K) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:

The Agency Fiscal Officer certified that the contract funding is consistent with the applicable
financial plan and budget.
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(L) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:

The Office of the Attorney General has reviewed and approved the proposed contract for legal
sufficiency. The proposed contractor has no pending legal claims against the District.

(M) 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):

The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates Temple is current with its District taxes.

(N) 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:

Temple is current with its federal taxes per the System for Award Management.

(O) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to violate section 334a of
the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive
Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and (2) A
certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in violation
of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a:

The contractor is not in violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a per the bidder/offeror
certification form and the certification statement dated February 13, 2026.

(P) 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.:

Temple is a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE).

(Q) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:

None

(R) 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:

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The proposed contractor is not debarred or an excluded party on the District or federal listings.
(S) 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 Price Reasonableness
Determination and Findings for Contractor Responsibility
Determination and Findings for Multi-Year Contract

(T) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:

OCP.DC.GOV

(U) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:

OCP.DC.GOV

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: March 11, 2026 L0016204648Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***3146
Case ID: 18882330

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
TEMPLE GROUP INC
1730 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW SU
WASHINGTON DC 20036

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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250 M Street, S.E., Washington, DC 20003 Telephone: (202) 671-2300
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Government Services Cluster

FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET CERTIFICATION

Contract No.: DCKA-2024-C-0070
Contract Name: CM Services for Alley Citywide

Contractor: Temple Group
Contract Ceiling Amount: $20,000,000.00

Current Available Amount: $793,327.00

Contract Period of Service: September 25, 2026 – September 24, 2030

Organization Code: KA0
Requisition Number: RK323505
DC/DIFS Project Number: CEL21C/100522
Funding Source: Local Capital
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I, Calvin Skinner, Agency Fiscal Officer, OCFO , hereby certify that the amount of $793,327.00 is
available for the above referenced contract and that the service is within the appropriate budget
authority for the agency for FY 2026 and is consistent with the applicable approved financial plan
and budget . Budget authority for FY2 027, FY2028, FY202 9, and FY2030 are in the Capital
Improvements Plan of the applicable master bucket. Services above the available funding are
contingent upon the identification of additional funding.

____________________________________ _________________
Calvin Skinner Date
Agency Fiscal Officer, OCFO
05/05/26
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

MEMORANDUM

TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs

FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section

DATE: May 11, 2026

SUBJECT: Contract Modification No. M0 1 to Exercise of Option Years 1, 2, 3 and 4
Contract: DCKA-2024-C-0070
Contractor: The Temple Group, Inc.
Caption: CM Services for Alley Restoration Citywide Projects
Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Amount: $20,000,000 Funded with Local Capital
Dollars

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

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
DCKA-2024-C-0070 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption

Modification (M01)
See Box 16C CM Services for Alley
Restoration Citywide
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
District Department of Transportation
Office of Contracting and Procurement
250 M Street SE – 7th Floor
Washington, DC 20003
District Department of Transportation
Office of Contracting and Procurement
250 M Street SE
Washington, DC 20003
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. Street, city, county, state and zip code)

The Temple Group Inc.
1120 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20036

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated (See Item 11)

X 10A. Modification of Contractor/Order No.
DCKA-2024-C-0070

Code

Facility
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
September 24, 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 one (1) copy of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF 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 by letter or fax, provided
each letter or telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data (If Required)
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTORS/ORDERS IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS
DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.3(c)
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:
C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to authority of: 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
27 DCMR 3601.3(c) Exercise of an Option
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

Section F.2.1 is hereby amended to include the following:

F.2.1 The District may extend the base term of this Contract for a period of four (4) one-year
option period, or a multiple of option periods or successive fractions thereof, by written notice to
the Contractor before the expiration of the Contract; provided that the District will give the
Contractor a 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.

In accordance with Contract No. DCKA-2024-C-0070 Section F.2 – Option to Extend the Term of the
Contract, the District hereby exercises the following option periods:
1. Option Year One (OY1) period of performance is from September 24, 2026, through September 23, 2027.
2. Option Year Two (OY2) period of performance is from September 24, 2027, through September 23, 2028.
3. Option Year Three (OY3) period of performance is from September 24, 2028, through September 23, 2029.
4. Option Year Four (OY4) period of performance is from September 24, 2029, through September 23, 2030.

5. The Option Year 1, 2, 3 and 4 not-to-exceed ceiling remains $20,000,000.00 as specified in Section
B.3 of the Contract. The District will order a minimum amount of $100,000.00 in Option Year 1,2, 3
and 4.

6. Section I.8(2) of the Contract is hereby updated as follows:

U.S. Department of Labor SCA Wage Determination-WD No., 2015-4281 Rev. 35 Date of Revision
12/3/2025 Available at: https://sam.gov/content/wage-determinations

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document is referenced in Item 9A or 10A remain unchanged and in f ull force and effect.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Mohammad Siddiqi
Contracting Officer
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed

The Temple Group, Inc.
Michael Osaghae, President
5/5/2026