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PR 26-0754

Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027 to Contract No. CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

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

The bill approves emergency increases to the contract with Aramark for inmate food management, raising the option-year four ceiling to $7,812,415 and authorizing immediate payments

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · PR 26-0754

Summary of Bill PR 26-0754 (Emergency Act and Emergency Declaration Resolution)

Purpose and intent

  • The bill seeks emergency approval for two modification amendments (Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027) to Contract No. CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
  • The modifications concern inmate food management services for the District of Columbia Department of Corrections and authorize payment for the goods and services related to these modifications.
  • The accompanying emergency declaration resolution states there is an immediate need to approve these modifications and to authorize payment, enabling continuation of essential services.

Key provisions and changes

  • Background context:
    • On July 11, 2025, Modification No. M0022 exercised a full option for option year four of the contract, setting a not-to-exceed (NTE) amount of $6,107,415 for September 15, 2025 – September 14, 2026 (CA26-0303).
  • Modification M0026:
    • Increases the NTE amount for option year four by $955,000.
    • New NTE total after M0026: $7,062,415.
  • Modification M0027:
    • Proposes an additional increase of $750,000 to the NTE for option year four.
    • New NTE total after M0027: $7,812,415.
  • Financial and contractual impact:
    • The cumulative effect of both modifications raises the contract’s NTE for option year four to $7,812,415.
    • The Council’s approval is required under the DC Home Rule Act because the contract modification would exceed $1 million within a 12-month period.
  • Legal and procedural basis:
    • The bill cites Section 451(b)(1) of the DC Home Rule Act as the authority requiring Council approval for contract modifications that increase value above $1 million in a year.
    • The bill is presented as an emergency measure, intended to take effect immediately and allow the continuation of payments for goods and services already provided or to be provided under the modifications.

Affected entities and stakeholders

  • Primary: Department of Corrections (DOC) as the entity contracting with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for inmate food management.
  • Contractor: Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
  • Governmental bodies: Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP) and the Mayor’s Office (through DPW/OCOP liaison) in relation to contract administration and payments.
  • DC residents and inmates indirectly affected through the continued provision of inmate meals.

Timelines and procedural aspects

  • Original option year four term: September 15, 2025, to September 14, 2026.
  • M0026 increases the NTE to $7,062,415.
  • M0027 would further raise the NTE to $7,812,415.
  • Emergency action rationale: To ensure uninterrupted payment for goods and services and to avoid disruptions in inmate food management services.
  • Legislative process:
    • The bill is titled an emergency act and emergency declaration resolution, requiring expedited (single reading) consideration.
    • The Council retains the bill; action history shows it was introduced June 29, 2026, and retained with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety as of July 14, 2026.

Practical impact and considerations

  • Fiscal impact: Increases in the not-to-exceed amount for option year four, culminating in a total NTE of $7,812,415.
  • Operational impact: Ensures continued supply of inmate meals and related services, with timely payments to the contractor for approved goods and services.
  • Oversight: As an emergency measure, it bypasses the ordinary multi-reading process, allowing rapid approval and funding authorization.

If you’d like, I can add a brief comparison to prior contract amounts or outline the specific services included under “inmate food management” for context.

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

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