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MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
May27,2026
HonorablePhilMendelson
Chairman
CounciloftheDistrictofColumbia
JohnA.WilsonBuilding
1350PennsylvaniaAvenue,NW, Suite504
Washington,DC 20004
DearChairmanMendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisproposedmodificationNo.MODOS toContractNo.DCRL-2025-C-0037withFarSoutheast
FamilyStrengtheningCollaborative(“FSFSC”)toexerciseoptionyearoneinthenot-to-exceedamountof$2,306,315.47.TheperiodofperformanceisfromOctober01,2026,throughSeptember30,2027.
Undertheproposedcontractmodification,theFarSoutheastFamilyStrengtheningCollaborativewillprovidecommunity-basedchildwelfareservicestofamiliesinWard8.
My administrationisavailabletodiscussanyquestionsyoumayhaveregardingtheproposed
contractmodification.Inordertofacilitatearesponsetoanyquestionsyoumayhave,pleasehaveyourstaffcontactEbonyTerrell,AgencyContractingOfficer,ChildandFamilyServicesAgency,at(202)724-7509.
IlookforwardtotheCouncil’sfavorableconsiderationofthiscontract.
Sincerely,
‘MerielBowser
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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-C-0037
Proposed Contractor: Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Shree Dent, Deputy Director
Contract Amount: Not-to-exceed (“NTE”) $2,306,315.47
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 01, 2026, through September 30, 2027 (Option Year One)
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price with a Cost Reimbursement Components
Source Selection Method: Adhered to the procedures set forth in 27 DCMR Chapter 16 for
Competitive Sealed Proposals.
(B) Identifying 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 NTE: $2,306,315.47
Period of Performance: October 01, 2026, through September 30, 2027
Council’s approval: (CA26-0676)
Option Year One NTE Amount: $2,306,315.47
Period of Performance: October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027
Modification Number: 5
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(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
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 April 30, 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 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 (“FY”) 2027 sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the proposed contract. The FY-2027
funds are subject to approval of the District’s FY2027 budget.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: April 30, 2026 L0016494728Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***7070
Case ID: 18947745
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
FAR SOUTHEAST FAMILY STRENGTHENING COLLABORAT
2006 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE
WASHINGTON DC 20020-7008
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 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: $2,306,315.47
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $2,306,315.47 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
Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative for Community Based Child Welfare Services. This certification
supports the Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative contract during the period from October 01, 2026,
through September 30, 2027. The fund allocation is as follows:
Vendor: Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Contract #: DCRL-2025-C-0037
Fiscal Year 2027 Funding: 10/01/2026 through 9/30/2027
Agency Fund Program Cost Center Account Amount
RL0
1010001 700257 70397 7141002
$2,306,315.47
FY 2027 Contract Total:
$2,306,315.47
Funding for the period of October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027, totaling $ $2,306,315.47 will be subject to
the availability of funds in the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 202 6. 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.
Should you have any questions, please contact me at 202-727-7676.
AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Solicitation / Contract
No.
Page of Pages
DCRL-2025-C-0037 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption
MOD05
See Block 16c.
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
Government of the District of Columbia
Child and Family Services Agency
200 I Street SE, 3rd Floor, Ste. 3201
Washington, D.C. 20003
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. Street, city, county, state,
and zip code)
Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative
240 MLK Avenue, S.E., Suite 304
Washington, DC 20020-2301
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
DCRL-2025-C-0037
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
11/15/2025
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. X
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:
D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority)
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.)
Pursuant to 27 DCMR, Section 3601.2 and Article 15, Changes Clause of the Standard Provisions for the use
with District of Columbia Government Supply and Services Contracts dated July 2010, the following changes are
incorporated and made part of this contract:
1. In accordance with Section F.2.Option to Exercise the Term of the Contract, the District hereby exercises
option period one from October 01,2026 through September 30, 2027, in the not to exceed amount of
$2,306,315.47.
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