Bill > PR26-0179

This resolution declares an emergency to approve modifications to a contract with La Clínica del Pueblo, Inc. for substance use disorder outpatient treatment services. The original contract was executed on July 6, 2023, by the Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) for the Department of Behavioral Health, with an initial not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $700,000 for one year. The resolution addresses three modifications: the first exercised the option for year one at $700,000, the second increased the contract amount by $280,000 to $980,000, and the third would further increase the amount by $620,000, bringing the total to $1.6 million for the period from July 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025. Council approval is necessary because the modifications exceed $1 million in a 12-month period, and without approval, the provider cannot be paid for services. The Council determines these circumstances constitute an emergency, allowing the resolution to be adopted after a single reading and taking effect immediately.

https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/PR26-0179