University of the District of Columbia Multiyear Contract No. PO-GF-2024-C-0001-NJH with Ellucian Company LLC Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2024

This resolution authorizes an emergency contract between the University of the District of Columbia and Ellucian Company LLC to maintain critical software systems for three years. The agreement covers licensing, hosting, and maintenance for the university's Banner Enterprise Resource Planning system at a total cost of $3,181,429. The bill states that without this immediate approval, the university would lose access to essential tools for managing student records, payments, and class enrollments. By declaring an emergency, the Council allows the contract to proceed without the usual waiting period for standard legislative review.