District Of Columbia Council Bill B26-0357

District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 9/16/25

Caption

Modification Nos. 1, 2, and 3 to Contract NFPHC-OPS-23-C-00059 between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025

Impact

If enacted, the bill will significantly affect the contractual obligations and funding allocated for the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation, particularly in the context of food and nutrition services. The modifications would authorize a total payment of $1,144,733. This represents the aggregate budget required to ensure continued delivery of these essential services through April 15, 2025. The emergency nature of the legislation is underscored by the impending statutory dissolution of the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation on September 30, 2025, compelling rapid approval to authorize necessary expenditures.

Summary

B26-0357, titled the 'Modification Nos. 1, 2, and 3 to Contract NFPHC-OPS-23-C-00059 between the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation and Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2025', aims to modify an existing contract for Food and Nutrition Management services provided by Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. The proposed modifications include an increase in the contract amount and an extension of the contract period, necessitated by unforeseen operational costs related to inflation and service demands as the hospital approaches closure.

Contention

While the bill appears to have a clear fiscal necessity, there may be criticism related to the speed and nature of the emergency approval process. Some lawmakers might raise concerns regarding the implications of such emergency legislation on governance practices and fiscal oversight, particularly as it relates to the dissolution of hospital services and the management of public funds. Transparency and accountability in how funds are managed as the hospital transitions away from public operations could be points of contention among members of the Council and the public.