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B 26-0717

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

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

Authorizes two contract Modifications to Aramark inmate food services with a total not-to-exceed $1,705,000 to address higher inmate populations and related costs.

Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · B 26-0717

Summary of Bill: B 26-0717 – Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027 to Contract CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC – Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

Purpose and intent

  • This emergency act authorizes two contract modifications (M0026 and M0027) to Contract CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC for inmate food management services and to approve payment for the related goods and services.
  • The legislation sets the not-to-exceed (NTE) amount for the modifications at a total of $1,705,000, with specific increases described below, to address an elevated inmate population and associated costs.
  • The act is emergency in nature and effective for up to 90 days.

Key provisions and changes

  • Sec. 2 – Approval and payment authority
    • Approves Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027 to Contract CW90941.
    • Authorizes payment not-to-exceed $1,705,000 for goods and services under the modifications.
    • Specifies M0026 increases NTE by $955,000; M0027 increases NTE by $750,000.
  • Sec. 2 also explicitly documents the total option-year four adjustments and the overall contract framework.
  • Contract details (as summarized in the Council contract summary included in the bill):
    • Original contract: CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC.
    • Base period: September 15, 2025 – September 14, 2026.
    • Base period amount (NTE): $5,620,162.
    • Option Year 4 (the period affected by M0026/M0027): originally $6,107,415; increased by $955,000 (M0026) and further by $750,000 (M0027) for a total of $7,812,415.
    • Overall proposed NTE after modifications: $7,812,415 (for Option Year 4).
  • Sec. 3 – Fiscal impact statement
    • The CFO’s fiscal impact statement is adopted. Funding is drawn from the Department of Corrections’ operating budget.
  • Sec. 4 – Effective date
    • Effective afterMay or June 2026 mayoral approval, limited to 90 days as an emergency act.

Affected parties and programs

  • Department of Corrections (DOC), District of Columbia
    • Inmate population served: about 2,200 inmates at Central Detention Facility and Correctional Treatment Facility in DC.
    • Service: full-continuum inmate food services management and operation, including dietary needs and specialized menus.
  • Aramark Correctional Services, LLC
    • The contractor of record for inmate food services; has prior DC DOC engagement since 2004.
    • Modifications reflect increased food service demand and labor costs due to higher inmate counts and labor constraints.

Financial and procurement specifics

  • Not-to-exceed amounts:
    • Modification M0026: +$955,000 (part of Option Year 4).
    • Modification M0027: +$750,000 (additional increase to Option Year 4).
  • Total modifications: $1,705,000.
  • The DC Office of Contracting and Procurement and the DOC note this is an equitable adjustment due to increased resident totals not aligned with seasonal fluctuations, as well as added labor and menu requirements.
  • Subcontracting plan: 50% of contract value expected to be subcontracted ($3,906,207.50).
  • Wage and labor references:
    • The contract includes a wage determination (SCA) and references updated wage rates and Living Wage requirements for 2026, including a 2026 wage determination update and living wage provisions.
    • The modification to Option Year 4 includes an update to Wage Determination No. 2015-4281 (rev. 36) and Living Wage notices.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Authority and statutory basis:
    • Modifications are approved under 27 DCMR 3601.2(c) and the Home Rule Act provisions, with emergency authorization.
  • Notification and review:
    • The contracting officer was notified of the proposed changes on Sept. 25, 2026.
    • The bill includes ethics, budgetary, and legal sufficiency certifications (Mayor, CFO, OCFO, OAG, and DGEO) as part of the accompanying materials.
  • Public transparency:
    • The contract, modifications, and related documents are to be posted online at ocp.dc.gov.
  • Effective duration:
    • Emergency act status: remains in effect for up to 90 days.

Practical implications

  • The DC DOC will have increased funding authority to procure inmate food services through Aramark for the specified term, enabling continued operations amid higher inmate populations and associated costs.
  • The bill ensures payment for goods and services already received or to be received under the modifications, subject to emergency approval.
  • No protests were noted in the contract award process; Aramark has an established DC DOC relationship and favorable performance history.

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

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