Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateDistrict of ColumbiaIntroduced
PR 260798: Modification Nos. M0009, M00010 and M0011 to Contract No. CW110208 with Ramjay Inc., Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026
Phil Mendelson
PR 260798 status: Introduced — Approved with Resolution Number R26-0502 (updated Sep 22, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
Not enough information
Score:Not enough information
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 25/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan100%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The D.C. Council approved three specific modifications (M0009, M0010, and M0011) to an existing city contract with Ramjay Inc. and authorized payments for the associated work.
Who is affected
Ramjay Inc. and the District of Columbia municipal budget.
Requirements and enforcement
The resolution grants legal authority to modify contract terms and process payments for services already or currently being rendered.
Costs and funding
The specific dollar amount of the contract modification and payment is not disclosed in the provided summary.
When it takes effect
Approved by the Council on September 22, 2026.
Potential benefits
Ensures the vendor is paid for services rendered and confirms the validity of the contract modifications.
Risks and tradeoffs
The use of an 'emergency' declaration to modify and pay for contracts can limit the opportunity for standard oversight and competitive bidding.
What is still unknown
The specific nature of the work performed by Ramjay Inc. and the total financial impact of the modifications are unknown.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Mixed / Neutral
55%
Benefits
- Ensures continuity of service for existing city contract
- Provides clear payment authorization for completed work
- Maintains business relationship with established vendor
Risks
- Increases municipal expenditure on contract modifications
- Reflects additional costs beyond original contract scope
- Limited transparency on performance metrics for mods
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Council exercises oversight on emergency contracts
- Legislative review of contract modifications
- Public authorization of payment via resolution
Risks
- Emergency classification limits standard bidding competition
- Potential for late-stage contract adjustments
- Lack of detailed public project performance data
Public Health & Safety
Not enough information
Not enough information to score this sector.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
Emergency contract modifications bypass standard competitive bidding protocols
Analysis scope
Source material consists of a high-level summary only
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