District Of Columbia Council Bill PR26-0292

District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/16/25
• Passed: 9/17/25

Caption

Contract No. DCRL-2024-C-0051 with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025

Impact

With the passage of this bill, the Council of the District of Columbia seeks to ensure that funding and operational continuity for healthcare services are maintained for a specific group of youth who require specialized care. The contract approval allows for payments of services already rendered and guarantees that the Hospital for Sick Children can continue its operations without interruption. This move highlights the importance of swift legislative action in emergencies related to health services for children in need.

Summary

The bill PR26-0292, known as the 'Contract No. DCRL-2024-C-0051 with The Hospital for Sick Children Pediatric Center Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2025,' aims to authorize a definitive contract for providing inpatient care services to medically fragile youth under the Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA). The total value of the contract is $3,663,625.74, which includes previously executed modifications that adjusted the contract amounts and periods of performance for emergency care services. This legislative action is deemed immediate due to the essential nature of the services provided to vulnerable populations.

Contention

The bill's consideration as an emergency legislation stems from the necessity to promptly authorize a contract that exceeds $1 million, which is a threshold requiring Council approval under the D.C. Home Rule Act. While specific points of contention are not extensively documented in the snippets, similar bills and emergency contracts often face scrutiny related to the urgency of funding, oversight on spending, and the potential implications for future contracts involving large sums of taxpayer money.