District of ColumbiaD.C. temporarily authorizes up to $5 million in Shaw Solutions payments
The signed emergency law approves D.C.'s Shaw Solutions contract and two emergency changes, allowing up to $5 million in payments for goods and services.
What it does
D.C. approved Shaw Solutions' contract and two emergency changes despite a D.C. purchasing requirement. The temporary act allows up to $5 million in payments for contract goods and services.
Argument forPayment authority could help D.C. pay Shaw Solutions for goods and services it has received or will receive under the contract.
Argument againstPayments of up to $5 million for this contract could leave D.C. with less money for other public needs.
More detail
The D.C. Council approved the Shaw Solutions contract and two emergency changes and authorized payments of up to $5 million. Payments cover goods and services D.C. has received or will receive under its contract with Shaw Solutions, LLC. The Council gave approval despite a cited D.C. purchasing requirement. Payments may not exceed $5 million. The act takes effect after the Mayor's approval and lasts no longer than 90 days.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 14Act A26-0406 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011343, Expires on Nov 08, 2026Latest
- Aug 11Returned from Mayor
- Aug 10Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0406, Expires on Nov 08, 2026Became Law
- Jul 29Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 12, 2026To Governor
- Jul 14Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jul 14Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and OperationsMinor
- Jul 8B26-0745 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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