PR 26-0591 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Contract No. CW119873 with Geographic Solutions, Inc. Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to approve and pay for a contract with Geographic Solutions, Inc. to operate and maintain the paid family benefits administration system. The legislation formally ratifies the original contract and five modifications, including cost increases and extended service periods totaling approximately $1.15 million. The emergency declaration allows the contract to be approved and payments to be made without waiting for the standard legislative process, ensuring uninterrupted service to employees receiving paid family benefits. The measure directly affects the District's Department of Employment Services and the contractors providing administrative support for family leave programs.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Council Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits
MINOR
The bill text was converted from a Mayor's introduction letter to the official enrolled resolution. The substantive policy content regarding the contract with Geographic Solutions, Inc., including the specific modification numbers, dates, and total funding amounts, remained unchanged. The only notable change is the addition of a new Section 3, which formally declares the circumstances an 'emergency' to allow the bill to pass with a single reading.
REQUIREMENT

Added Section 3 to formally declare the situation an emergency, enabling the bill to be adopted after a single reading.

TECHNICAL

Converted the document from a Mayor's cover letter and draft resolution into the official enrolled resolution format.

Floor votes · Council Mar 31, 2026

How they voted

13–0
Passed
Total votes 13
Mar 31, 2026
D Democratic11
11 Yea
100% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 31, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (13-0)
council
Mar 31, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Executive Administration and Labor
legislature
Mar 20, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0591 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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