District of ColumbiaDC approved Verizon contract changes and authorized up to $2.95 million
The District approved two Verizon contract changes and allowed payment for goods and services already received or still expected; the temporary act expired October 30, 2025.
What it does
The Council approved two changes to its Verizon contract and allowed up to $2.95 million in payments for goods and services already received or still expected.
Argument forThe payment approval could help Verizon get paid for goods and services the District had already received under this contract.
Argument againstAllowing these contract changes despite a District purchasing rule might give residents less assurance that the usual approval steps were followed.
More detail
The Council approved two Verizon contract changes and authorized payment of up to $2,950,642.44. The approval covers Modification Nos. M10 and M11 to the District's Contract No. CW94742 with Verizon Communications. The Council approved the changes despite a requirement in the District's purchasing law. The payment limit covers goods and services already received and those expected under the contract. The emergency act took effect after the mayor's approval and could last no more 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
- 2025
- Aug 8Act A26-0121 Published in DC Register Vol 72 and Page 008594, Expires on Oct 30, 2025Latest
- Aug 1Returned from Mayor
- Aug 1Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0121, Expires on Oct 30, 2025Became Law
- Jul 28Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Aug 11, 2025To Governor
- Jul 14Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jul 1Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Public Works and OperationsMinor
- Jun 25B26-0295 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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