B 26-0738 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Contract No. DCKA-2026-C-0901 with Strittmatter Metro, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

This bill authorizes an emergency contract with Strittmatter Metro, LLC to provide snow removal equipment, operators, and services for the District of Columbia between January 27 and February 3, 2026. The legislation approves a payment of up to $3.2 million for these goods and services, bypassing standard procurement rules to allow for immediate action during a winter emergency. The contract covers the clearing of primary and secondary roadways, bridges, and critical access routes, with the selected vendor chosen for its ability to start work right away. The act remains in effect for no longer than 90 days after approval.

Issues: ✓ Transportation

Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jul 2026

Committee Review

Jul 2026

Council Passage

Jul 2026

Signed into Law

Aug 2026

Introduced Jul 7, 2026 Signed Aug 10, 2026

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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill text was converted from a Mayor's letter and draft proposal into the official enrolled legislative format. The substantive policy content, including the $3.2 million funding amount, the specific contract number, and the emergency snow removal dates, remains unchanged. The primary difference is the removal of the detailed procurement justification section found in the draft, which is no longer required in the final enrolled version.

Scope change

The scope and applicability of the bill remain unchanged; it still authorizes the same emergency contract for snow removal.

TECHNICAL

The detailed 'Council Contract Summary' section, which previously explained the selection process and contractor qualifications, was removed from the final text.

The document structure was updated from a letter of transmittal and draft bill to the official enrolled format, including the addition of signature lines for the Council Chairman and Mayor.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–0

Passed · 1 other

Total votes 13

Jul 14, 2026

D Democratic11

10 Yea 1

90% Yea

I Independent2

2 Yea

100% Yea

Vote distribution

All Yea All Nay Mixed No data

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Committee

Jul 14, 2026

Council · Passed

Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)

council

Jul 14, 2026

Committee

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Transportation and the Environment

legislature

Jul 7, 2026

Introduced

B26-0738 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary

legislature

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors