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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 18, 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. M05 to Contract No. DCRL-2025-H-0016 with Pathways Group, LLC
to exercise option year one in the amount of $1,346,603.56. The period of performance is from
October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
Under the proposed modification, Pathways Group, LLC will continue to provide congregate care
services. This includes 24 -hour room and board care, case planning support, psychosocial
assessments, and guidance to help encourage and take care of clients betw een the ages of 12 and
17 who cannot otherwise be served by traditional foster homes and group homes.
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 C. Terrell, Chief Contracting Officer, Child and Family Services Agency,
at (202) 724-5300.
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-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)
(A) Contract Number: DCRL-2025-H-0016
Proposed Contractor: Pathways Group LLC
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Marcellina Fuqua – CEO
Jessica Thompkins – COO
Contract Amount (Base Period): $1,346,603.56
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
Type of Contract: Fixed Price with Cost Reimbursement Elements
Source Selection Method: Adhered to the procedures set forth in 27 DCMR,
Chapter 19, Section 1904 (a) through (k) as
amended.
(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 Amount: $1,156,710.11 (CA26-0609)
Option Period 1 Amount: Not to Exceed $1,346,603.56
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): Option period 1 price is reflective of
twelve months of services. Base period price is reflective of ten months of service.
(C) A statement 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
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 report dated May 4, 2026 indicates that Pathways is current
with its District taxes. The notarized self-certification form dated May 4, 2026 indicates that
Pathways is in compliance with the Campaign Finance Reform Amendment Act of 2018.
(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The CFSA Agency Fiscal Officer has certified that the agency has in its approved budget for fiscal
year 2027 sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the proposed contract.
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TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER28GENERALLICENSESUBCHAPTERII.CLEANHANDSBEFORERECEIVINGA LICENSEOR PERMIT
D.C.CODE§47-2862(2006)§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
AuthorizedBy Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief,Collectionand Enforcement Administration
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIAChild and Family Services AgencyOffice of Finance
Headquarters: 200 I Street, SEWashington, D.C. 20003202-442-6100www.cfsa.dc.govhttp://dc.mandatedreporter.org
MEMORANDUMDATE:TO:Tanya T. Trice DirectorChild and Family Services AgencyFROM:Justin KopcaAgency Fiscal OfficerChild and Family Services AgencySUBJECT:Certification of Funds AvailabilityTotal Contract Value: $1,346,603.56The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $1,346,603.56 is included in the -Term (90-Day) Residential Services. This certification supports the Pathways Group contract during the period from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027. The fund allocation is as follows: Vendor: Pathways GroupContract #: DCRL-2025-H-0016Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/1/2026 through 9/30/2027Agency Project Award Sub-TaskAccount Fund Program Cost CenterAmountRLO 202352 10001717141002 -MAINTENANCE OF PERSONS1010001-LOCAL FUNDS700254 -OUT-OF-HOME CHILDPLACEMENT70407 -PLACEMENT OFFICE (RL0)$1,346,603.56FY 2027 Contract Total:$1,346,603.56of the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract. There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract.Should you have any questions, please contact me at 202-727-7383.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
DCRL-2025-H-0016 1 2
2. Amendment/Modification
Number
3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
M005
10/01/2026
Approved Funding
Certification dated
4/29/2026
Short-Term (90-Day)
Residential Services
6. Issued by: Code RL0 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
District of Columbia Government
Child and Family Services Agency
Contracts and Procurement Administration
200 I Street, S.E., Suite 2031
Washington, DC 20003
Government of the District of Columbia
Child and Family Services Agency
Foster Care Resources Administration
Contracts Monitoring Division
200 I St. S.E., 3rd Floor. Ste 3201
Washington, D.C. 20003
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county,
state and zip code)
Pathways Group, LLC.
14504 Claggett Run Road
Brandywine, MD 20613
FEIN: 33-2576817
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
DCRL-2025-H-0016
Code
Facility
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
12/1/2025
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 3601.3, Unilateral 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 purpose of this modification is as follows:
In accordance with Section F, Paragraph F.1, Term of Contract, and Paragraph F.2 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM
OF THE CONTRACT the District hereby exercises Option Year One (1) for the period of October 1, 2026, through
September 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $1,346,603.56
(continuation on next page)
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-H-0016 2 2
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
M005
10/1/2026
Approved Funding
Certification dated
4/29/2026
Short-Term (90-Day)
Residential Services
1. Contract Recap
Base Year: (12/1/1025 – 9/30/2026) $1,156,710.11
Option Year 1: (10/1/1026 – 9/30/2027) $1,346,603.56
Total: $2,503,313.67
2. Continuation of this contract beyond September 30, 2027, is subject to the availability of funding.