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Proposed Contract to Human Care Agreement No. CW115282 with My Own Place

Proposed Contract to Human Care Agreement No. CW115282 with My Own Place

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Sponsor
at the request of the Mayor
Last action
2026-05-28
Official status
New
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide information about certification regarding tax compliance, which was removed from the explanation.

Proposed Human Care Agreement with My Own Place

The bill proposes a contract modification for My Own Place, Inc., to continue providing residential care services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia.

What This Bill Does

  • Modifies an existing human care agreement between the District of Columbia and My Own Place, Inc.
  • Extends the agreement from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
  • Sets a maximum budget of $1,419,558.19 for this extension period.
  • Requires My Own Place, Inc., to provide residential care services not covered by Medicaid.

Who It Names or Affects

  • People with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive residential habilitation or supported living services from My Own Place, Inc.
  • The District of Columbia government agencies responsible for funding and oversight of these services.

Terms To Know

Human Care Agreement
A contract between the District of Columbia and a service provider to offer care and support services for individuals with disabilities.
Not-to-Exceed (NTE)
The maximum amount that can be spent under the agreement, ensuring financial control.

Limits and Unknowns

  • It is unclear how this contract modification will impact future budget allocations for similar services.
  • There are no details on the specific services provided or the number of people who will benefit from this agreement.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-28 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    CA26-0796 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

  2. 2026-05-28 Council of the District of Columbia LIMS

    Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Facilities

Official Summary Text

Proposed Contract to Human Care Agreement No. CW115282 with My Own Place

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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR

May 28, 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. M04 to Human Care Agreement No. CW115282 with My Own Place,
Inc. to exercise option year two in the not -to-exceed amount of $1,419,558.19. The period of
performance is from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

Under the proposed modification, My Own Place, Inc. will continue to provide occupancy-related
residential expenses and services not covered by Medicaid for individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities.

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

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
(Option Year Contract)

(A) Contract Number: CW115282
Modification No. M04

Proposed Contractor: My Own Place, Inc.
Contract Amount: Not-to-Exceed (NTE) $1,419,558.19
Term of Contract: July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027
(Option Year Two)
Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement

(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 Amount: NTE $1,399,717.05
Council Approval: (CA25-0880)

Option Period One Amount: NTE $1,409,563.77
Council Approval: (CA26-0168)

Option Period Two Amount: NTE $1,419,558.19
Council Approval:

Option Period Three Amount: NTE $1,429,702.52
Council Approval:

Option Period Four Amount: NTE $1,440,701.02
(C) 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 the service provider 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.

1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: May 12, 2026 L0016566810Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***0679
Case ID: 18956852

Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
MY OWN PLACE INC
6495 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE STE 201
HYATTSVILLE MD 20783-3206

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 COLUMBIAOFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERMEMORANDUMTO:Marsha Robinson Contracting Officer Office of Contracting and ProcurementTHRU:Delicia V. MooreAssociate Chief Financial OfficerHuman Support Services Cluster FROM:Anthony L. Young Agency Fiscal OfficerOffice of the Chief Financial OfficerDATE:SUBJECT:Certification of Funding Availability for My Own Place, Inc.______________________________________________________________________________The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $357,806.45 is included in the District's Local Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2026 to fund the costs associated with the Department on Disability Services’ contract with My Own Place, Inc. This certification supports the occupancy-related residential expenses for District of Columbia persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities receiving residential habilitation or supported living contract during the period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. The total fund allocation in the amount of $1,419,558.19 is as follows: Vendor: My Own Place, Inc.Contract # CW115282 Fiscal Year: 2026 Funding: July 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026 Agency Fund Program AccountCost Center Project Award AmountDDS 1010001 700218 7141002 70355 000000 0000000$357,806.45FY 2026 Contract Total:$357,806.45Fiscal Year: 2027 Funding: October 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027 Agency Fund Program AccountCost Center Project Award AmountDDS1010001 700218 7141002 70355 000000 0000000$1,061,751.74FY 2027 Contract Total:$1,061,751.74Upon approval of the District’s local budget and financial plan by the Council and the Mayor, and completion of the 30-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) 299-5665.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number
CW115282
Page of Pages
1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number
M04
3. Effective Date
July 1, 2026
4. Requisition No. 5. Solicitation Caption
Occupancy-Related Residential Expenses for
District of Columbia Persons with
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Receiving Residential Habilitation or
Supported Living.
6. Issued by: Code JM0DE 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
Department on Disability Services
Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA)
250 E. Street SW,
Washington DC, 20024
202-730-1700
Office of Contracting and Procurement on behalf of
Department on Disability Services
250 E. S treet SW
Washington DC, 20024
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No. street, city, county, state and zip code)
My Own Place, Inc.
6495 New Hampshire Avenue, Suite 201
Hy
attsville, MD 20783
Phone:(202) 580-6700 Email: kscott@myownplaceinc.org
9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.
9B. Dated (See Item 11)
X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.
CW115282
10B. Dated (See Item 13)
7/1/2024
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.
Offerors 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_ 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 D ESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by
virtue of t his 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): THE CHANGES CLAUSE,
The changes s et 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 Section 2008 Exercise of 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.)
A. The Government of the District of Columbia hereby exercises its option to extend the term of Human Care Agreement
(HCA) No. CW115282, pursuant to Section F.3, Option to Extend Term of the Agreement, for option year two (OY2)
from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
B. The not -t o-exceed HCA amount of OY2 is $1,419,558.19.
C. In accordance with Section F.8 “Department of Labor Wage Determinations”, the US Department of Labor Wage
Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 36, dated April 29, 2026, is incorporated by reference and available at:
https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/26
D. Effective January 1, 2026, until June 30, 2026, the Living Wage rate is $17.95 per hour. Effective July 1, 2026, the
District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage rates will increase to $18.40 per hour., which can be found on the OCP
intranet under https://ocp.dc.gov/node/1761356
E. All other terms and conditions remain the same.
Except as provided herein, all 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 (My Own Place, Inc.) 16A. Name of Contracting Officer
Marsha Robinson
15B. Name of Contractor
(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia
(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed