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B 26-0694

Modification Nos. M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0385-C with SodexoMagic, LLC, Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

26th Council Period (2025-2026) Introduced by Phil Mendelson

Authorizes modified SodexoMagic contract for DCPS meals, increasing funding to handle higher meal volumes and allowing emergency payments up to 4,268,463.73.

Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 21, 2026
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Bill Summary · B 26-0694

Overview

  • Bill: B 26-0694 | Emergency Act of 2026
  • Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
  • Topic: Approval of Modification Nos. M0006 and M0007 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0385-C with SodexoMagic, LLC, for DCPS food services; emergency payment authorization
  • Not-to-exceed amount authority: $4,268,463.73 (including prior modifications), with total option-year impact noted
  • Effective date: Immediately upon mayoral approval; emergency status lasts up to 90 days

Main Purpose and Intent

  • To authorize and fund modifications to the DC Public Schools (DCPS) food service management contract with SodexoMagic, LLC.
  • Specifically, to:
    • Approve Modification M0006 and M0007 to extend/adjust Option Year Two (OY2) of the contract.
    • Increase the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for OY2 to accommodate a higher number of meals due to increased enrollment and participation in DCPS meal programs.
    • Authorize payment for goods and services already provided or to be provided under these modifications.
  • The act is filed as an emergency measure to ensure timely funding and continuation of meal programs.

Key Provisions and Changes

  • Sec. 2: Council approval of Modification Nos. M0006 and M0007 to GAGA-2022-C-0385-C; authorizes payment up to $4,268,463.73 for the modifications.
  • Sec. 2 also states the modifications cover the goods and services received and to be received under the modifications.
  • Sec. 3: Fiscal impact statement adopted from the Chief Financial Officer.
  • Sec. 4: Emergency effective date; law remains in effect for up to 90 days unless extended or renewed by standard process.

Contract Details (as summarized in the council contract summary)

  • Contract: GAGA-2022-C-0385-C with SodexoMagic, LLC
  • Original contract purpose: Manage DCPS Food Service Program at 48 school sites across clusters 3, 4, 8, and 9; includes SBP, NSLP, SFSP, After School programs, FFVP, adult meals, and additional food service programs
  • Base and option years:
    • Base Year (2024): $17,540,018.69
    • Option Year One (OY1, 2024-2025): Initially $20,132,170.66; later adjustments increased
    • Option Year Two (OY2, 2025-2026): Initially $21,491,483.58; subsequently increased by $3,714,437.64 to reach $25,205,921.22
  • Modification rationale:
    • Increased enrollment and participation drive the need for more meals (from 3,570,607 to 4,421,369 meals in some breakdowns)
    • Resulting price increase reflects higher meal volume and associated costs
  • Deliverables and scope:
    • DCPS Food Service Program management across 48 sites
    • Implementation and management of multiple USDA and local nutrition programs
    • Compliance with federal, state, and local nutrition and procurement standards
  • Subcontracting and small business status:
    • Contractor not designated as L/SLDBE; no subcontracting plan required under the Act in this context
  • Funding and budget controls:
    • Funding certified by DCOS CFO; subject to appropriation and in line with the financial plan
    • Funding for FY26 noted as subject to Congressional approval

Who Is Affected

  • DC Public Schools (DCPS) and its Food Service Program
  • 48 DCPS school sites across clusters 3, 4, 8, and 9
  • SodexoMagic, LLC (contractor), including its principals and operations in DCPS
  • Stakeholders: students, families, DCPS administration, and procurement/finance offices

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Authority: Emergency act under the DC Home Rule Act section 451, bypassing certain standard Procurement Practices Reform Act requirements for emergency funding.
  • Effective date: Immediately upon mayoral approval; emergency status lasts up to 90 days.
  • Budget/funding process: CFO-furnished fiscal impact statement; funding data provided in contract summaries; FY26 funding details included with multiple DC government funding lines.
  • Documentation: Bilateral modification documents attached, including detailed pricing by cluster, and a formal certification of legal sufficiency from the Office of the Attorney General.
  • Public availability: Contract and modifications are to be accessible online via DCPS and OCp websites; supporting documents include a large negotiated contract and attachments.

Potential Impacts

  • Enables DCPS to meet rising meal demand without interruption, supporting nutrition and readiness programs.
  • Increases district expenditures in the short term corresponding to higher meal counts.
  • Keeps governance and procurement oversight aligned with federal nutrition standards (USDA programs) and DC Healthy Schools Act requirements.
  • Emergency status facilitates prompt action but may require subsequent legislative review or sunset after 90 days.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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