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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
May 26, 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. M0015 to Human Care Agreement No. CW100393 with Metropolitan
Educational Solutions, LLC to exercise option period four in the not -to-exceed amount of
$2,878,558.08. The period of performance is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
Under the proposed modification, Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC will continue to
provide Permanent Supportive Housing III program case management services, utility assistance,
and financial assistance to chronically homeless individuals and famili es, as well as other highly
vulnerable individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
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 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
(Option Year Contract)
(A) Contract Number: CW100393
Modification No. M0015
Proposed Contractor: Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC
Contract Amount: Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $2,878,558.08
Term of Contract: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
(Option Period Four)
Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement
(B) Identifying the number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:
Base Period Amount: NTE $2,003,838.16
Council Approval (A25-0018)
Option Period One Amount: NTE $2,956,778.92
Council Approval (CA25-0277)
Option Period Two Amount: NTE $2,426,027.64
Council Approval (CA25-0799)
Option Period Three Amount: NTE $2,975,519.32
Council Approval (CA26-0257)
Option Period Four Amount: NTE $2,878,558.08
(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC is
current with its District taxes.
(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funding is consistent with the applicable
financial plan and budget.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIADEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICESOffice of the Agency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUMTO:Nancy HapemanChief Procurement OfficerOffice of Contracting and ProcurementTHRU: Delicia V. MooreAssociate Chief Financial OfficerHuman Support Services ClusterFROM:DATEHayden BernardAgency Fiscal OfficerDepartment of Human Services , 2026SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Metropolitan Educational Solutions - Contract CW100393The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $739,415.31 is included in the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to fund the costs associated with the Department of Human Services Contract with Metropolitan Educational Solutions (MES) – for the Permanent Support Housing program. This certification supports the MES – contract during the period from 7/01/2026 – 09/30/2026. The fund allocation is as follows: Vendor: Metropolitan Educational Solutions (MES) Contract #: CW100393Fiscal Year 2026 Funding:7/01/2026 – 09/30/2026AgencyDIFS FundDIFS Cost CenterDIFS ProgramDIFS Account Project Award Subtask Task AmountJA0 1010001 70346 700193 7141002 N/A N/A N/A N/A $739,415.31FY 2026 Total $739.415.31Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/01/2026 – 9/30/2027AgencyDIFS FundDIFS Cost CenterDIFS ProgramDIFS AccountProject Award Subtask Task Amount$2,139,142.77FY 2027 Total$2,139,142.77The total option year of the contract is NTE $2,878,558.08 for the period 07/01/2026 through 09/30/2027. There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202) 671-4240.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW100393 1 4
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
M0015
See Block 16C
Permanent Supportive Housing
Program - Case Management
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 330 South
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: DaShante Peterson
(202) 442-8470
Email: Dashante.Peterson1@dc.gov
District of Columbia Government
Department of Human Services
64 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No street, city, county, state, and zip code)
Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC
2011 Bunker Hill Road, NE Suite A
Washington, DC 20018
Contact: Valdez Mumford
Telephone: 202-657-4000
E-Mail: vmumford@metroedsolutions.com
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
CW100393
Code
Facility
X
10B. Dated
07/01/22
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 X 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 __1__ copies 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:
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority):
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 the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 20, Section 2008 “Exercise of Option”
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is _X_ or is not __is required to sign this document and return __1__ copy to the issuing office.
14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)
The purpose of this modification to the subject Human Care Agreement (HCA) identified in block 10A is as
follows:
1. In accordance with Human Care Agreement No. CW100393, Section D.3, Option to Extend the Term of
the Agreement, the Government of the District of Columbia hereby exercises option period four to
extend the term of this Human Care Agreement from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 in the not-to-
exceed amount of $2,878,558.08.
2. In accordance with Section B.1 “Contract Type, Supplies or Services and Price/Cost”, purchases under
this HCA shall be limited as authorized by a purchase order (“PO”), which is a task order (“TO”) issued
under this HCA. The Contractor shall furnish to the District the services specified in the HCA, when and
if ordered.
3. In accordance with Section F.8 “Department of Labor Wage Determinations”, the US Department of
Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 35, dated December 3, 2025 is incorporated by
reference and available at: https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/35.
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4. In accordance with HCA Section F.10 “Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006”, the District of
Columbia 2026 Living Wage rate is adjusted to $17.95 per hour effective January 1, 2026 until June 30,
2026. Effective July 1, 2026, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $18.40 per
hour. The 2026 Living Wage Notice and Fact Sheet are hereby incorporated by reference:
https://ocp.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ocp/publication/attachments/2026%20Living%20Wage%20Notice.pdf
https://ocp.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/ocp/publication/attachments/2026 Living Wage Fact Sheet.pdf
All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)
16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Dawn Mayo
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed
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ATTACHMENT A
Modification M0015
CW100393 – Metropolitan Educational Solutions, LLC
B.8.6 OPTION PERIOD FOUR REIMBURSEMENT RATE
Reimbursement for Case Management services, per 29 DCMR, Chapters 25 and 74, shall be as follows:
Contract Line
Item No.
(CLIN) Item Description Quantity
Not-To-
Exceed
Monthly Rate
Number of
Months Total Price
B.8.6.1 Case Management Reimbursement Component
4001A
Housing Supportive Services Individuals
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 - rate
effective 7/1/2026 through 12/31/2026) 43 $817.46 6 $210,904.68
4001B
Housing Supportive Services Individuals
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 – rate
effective 1/1/2027 through 6/30/2027) 43 $833.81 6 $215,122.98
4002A
Housing Supportive Services Families
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 - rate
effective 7/1/2026 through 12/31/2026) 36 $817.46 6 $176,571.36
4002B
Housing Supportive Services Families
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 – rate
effective 1/1/2027 through 6/30/2027) 36 $833.81 6 $180,102.96
4003A
Housing Supportive Services Family
(*add on Rate)
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 - rate
effective 7/1/2026 through 12/31/2026) 357 $432.99 6 $927,464.58
4003B
Housing Supportive Services Family
(*add on Rate)
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8 – rate
effective 1/1/2027 through 6/30/2027) 357 $441.56 6 $945,821.52
B.8.6.2 Utility Assistance Reimbursement Component
4004 Utility Assistance -Individuals
(See Section C.5.16.1) 43 $175 12 $90,300
4005 Utility Assistance Families
(See Section C.5.16.1) 36 $225 12 $97,200
B.8.6.3 Cost Reimbursement Component
4006 Financial Assistance Individuals
(See Section C.5.16.2.1) 0 $50.00 9 $0
4007 Financial Assistance Families
(See Section C.5.16.2.1) 0
$75.00 9 $0
4008 Cleaning Services (Individuals)
(See Section C.5.16.2.2) 0
$194.00 9 $0
4009 Cleaning Services (Families)
(See Section C.5.16.2.2) 0
$250.00 9 $0
4010 Onboarding Fee Per Caseload
(See Section C.5.29.5) 0
$14,870 1 $0
4011
Onboarding Fee Per Case Manager
Supervisor (per 125 cases)
(See Section C.5.29.6) 0
$5,130 1 $0
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4012 Hiring Bonus (Case Manager)
(See Section C.5.29.8.1) 0
$1,500
1-time incentive
per staff
member $0
4013 Hiring Bonus (Case Manager Supervisor)
(See Section C.5.29.8.2) 0
$2,000
1-time incentive
per staff
member $0
4014
Retention Bonus - (Case Manager - 12
mos.)
(See Section C.5.29.9.1) 0
$2,000
1-time incentive
per staff
member $0
4015
Retention Bonus - (Case Manager
Supervisor - 18 mos.)
(See Section C.5.29.9.2) 0
$3,500
1-time incentive
per staff
member $0
4016 Building Fees (Individuals), year one
(See Section C.5.16.2.3) 11
$1,000
Leased up for
365 days $11,000
4017 Building Fees (Families), year one
(See Section C.5.16.2.3) 9
$1,000
Leased up for
365 days $9,000
4018 Building Fees (Individuals)
(See Section C.5.16.2.3) 11
$500
Leased up for
365+ days $5,500
4019 Building Fees (Families)
(See Section C.5.16.2.3) 9
$500
Leased up for
365+ days $4,500
4020 Application Fees (individuals)
(See Section C.5.16.2.4) 11
$150
1-time incentive
per individual $1,650
4021 Application Fees (families)
(See Section C.5.16.2.4) 9
$380
1-time incentive
per family $3,420
Total Not-to-exceed Amount for Option Period Four $2,878,558.08
B.8.6.4 Option Period Four Total
Case Management Reimbursement Component
(See Sections C.8.6 through C.8.8)
CLINS 4001 – 4003B
NTE $2,655,988.08
Utility Assistance Reimbursement Component
(See Section C.5.16.1)
CLINS 4004 – 4005
NTE $187,500
Cost Reimbursement Component
(See Sections C.5.16.2 in its entirety, and C.5.29.5, through
C.5.29.9)
CLINS 4006 - 4021
NTE $35,070
Total NTE Amount: $2,878,558.08