Requesting approval of an extension for 15 months with a new expiration date of 3/31/2026, and an increase of $68,227.63, for the University of Massachusetts Boston for research and implementation services for the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot.

To the Honorable City Council: The Mayor respectfully requests that this Council approve a contract time extension for Contract #230058 with the University of Massachusetts for research and implementation services on the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot by 15 months and an increase of $68,227.63. The new expiration date will be 3/31/2026. This will allow us to support a comprehensive research and evaluation protocol after having made changes to the Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot timeline. Appropriate staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor