District Of Columbia Council Bill PR26-0309

District Of Columbia 2025-2026 Regular Session

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

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 Declaration Resolution of 2025

Impact

The approval of this bill is crucial to address the financial requirements stemming from rising costs associated with the contract with Morrison Management Specialists, Inc. It specifies that the combined retroactive value for Option Year 1, post-modifications, would total $1,144,733. The contract is imperative for the ongoing provision of essential services at the United Medical Center, which is facing operational changes and a scheduled dissolution by September 30, 2025, making timely legislative action critical.

Summary

PR26-0309, titled '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', seeks to approve significant modifications to an existing contract for food and nutrition management services provided to the United Medical Center. The bill outlines the necessity for the modifications due to unforeseen circumstances, including cost overruns linked to inflation and delayed timelines affecting service provision.

Contention

A key point of interest within the bill revolves around the emergency nature of the approval needed from the Council. As the United Medical Center prepares for dissolution, the urgency of the situation has sparked discussion regarding proper protocol for contract approvals versus the necessity of ensuring continuity of services for patients. Some may argue that the emergency provisions could circumvent usual oversight, raising concerns about transparency and accountability in managing public funds and contractual obligations.