MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
August 17, 2023
Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code § 1-
204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code §
2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia is
proposed Modification No.12 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-T-0067 with Gordon Food Service,
Inc. to exercise option year two in the amount of $1,800,170.65. The period of performance is
from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024.
Under the proposed modification, Gordon Food Service, Inc. shall continue to provide grocery
items and other food service-related products to the District of Columbia Public Schools.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you have regarding the proposed contract.
In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff contact
LaVeta Hilton, Deputy Chief Procurement Officer, District of Columbia Public Schools, at (202)
442-5136.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
District of Columbia Public Schools
Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Options)
(A) Contract Number: GAGA-2022-T-0067
Proposed Contractor: Gordon Food Service, Inc.
Contract Amount (Option Year Two): $1,800,170.65
Term of Contract: October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024
Type of Contract: Requirements Contract
(B) Identifying number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:
D.C. Act 25-0142 (Bill 25-0269) – Base Period and Option Year One
(C) A statement that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor is
current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
The Contractor is in compliance with District taxes per Clean Hands Report dated August 7, 2023.
(D) A statement that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The agency fiscal officer certified that the required contract funds are available in the approved
financial plan and budget for the District of Columbia Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2024.
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 Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer 1101 4th Street, SW
Office of Tax and Revenue Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: August 7, 2023 Notice Number: L0009836317
GORDON FOOD SERVICE INC FEIN: **-***9848
1300 GEZON PARKWAY SW PO BOX Case ID: 1580745
GRAND RAPIDS MI 49501
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
CO
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
PY
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
 Statement of Appropriated Authority
Division of Contracts and Acquisitions
1200 First Street NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442‐5112/Fax (202) 442‐5634
1. Prepared by: Steven Lenz, Manager, Finance, Strategy, and Technology
2. FY24 Funding Certification Date(s):
• 10/1/2023 – 9/30/2024
3. Summary of Proposed Procurement: To provide grocery needs for DCPS’ self-operating food services
program.
4. If contract has been awarded:
• Contractor: Gordon Food Service
• Contract Number: GAGA‐2022‐T‐0067
• RK Number: N/A (FY24 PASS not yet open)
• FY23 Contract Dates: 10/1/2022 – 9/30/2023
Funding Information:
FISCAL AGENCY COST
AGENCY FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
YEAR OBJECT CENTER
GA0 24 409 1010001 7132001 400011 40078 000000 000000 $90,277.78
GA0 24 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2000401 $390,675.92
GA0 24 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2000402 $1,069,538.47
GA0 24 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2000394 $174,970.90
GA0 24 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2000393 $12,681.05
GA0 24 409 1011008 7132001 400367 40229 400286 5000003 $62,026.53
$ 1,800,170.65
I hereby certify that the above referenced Gordon Food Service contract is consistent with the applicable approved
financial plan and budget for the District of Columbia Public Schools for Fiscal Year 2024. This funding obligation is subject
to the availability of appropriations and Congressional approval.
06/13/23
Name Date
DCPS AFO/Budget Officer
If applicable only: Name Date
OSSE AFO/Budget Officer
*Program staff must create and get a “Funds Committed” requisition for the remainder of this contract in the first week
of October to cover the certified amount above. All requests for funding will be held until the encumbrance is created.
1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202. 442. 5885 | F 202. 442. 5026 | dcps.dc.gov
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
BILATERAL MODIFICATION
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1. CONTRACT NO/TASK ORDER 2. CONTRACT DATE: 3. MODIFICATION NO 4. MODIFICATION DATE:
GAGA 2022-T-0067 10/01/2023 12 See Block 12
5. CAPTION: Grocery Distribution
6. ISSUED TO: (Contractor) 7. ISSUING OFFICE:
Gordon Food Service District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS)
1300 Gazen Parkway SW Office of Fiscal Strategy
Wyoming, MI 49509 Contracts and Acquisitions Division
(616) 717-7600 1200 First Street NE, Suite 9th Floor
Washington, DC 20002
8. PROGRAM OFFICE: District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS), Food and Nutrition Services (FNS)
Pursuant to Section 15 of the Government of the District of Columbia Standard Contract Provisions for use with
District of Columbia Government Supplies and Services contracts dated July 2010, and 27 DCMR, Section 3600, the
contract is modified as follows:
1. In accordance with the provisions of the contract entitled “Period of Performance”, the District hereby
exercises the entire option year two period.
2. The entire option year two period is October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024.
3. The entire option year two period requires Council review and approval. Upon Council approval, this
modification will exercise the entire option year two period of October 1, 2023 through September 30,
2024 and the total amount shall not exceed one million eight hundred thousand one hundred seventy
dollars and sixty-five cents ($1,800,170.65).
All other terms and conditions of the contract remain unchanged.
10. AMOUNT OF MODIFICATION: $1,800,170.65 CURRENT VALUE OF CONTRACT:
CURRENT COMPLETION DATE: September 30, 2024
11 CONTRACTORS
By: Name: Marla Troutman 08/15/2023
Signature of Authorized Representative Title: Bid Analyst Date
12. ACCEPTANCE BY THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Name:
Title: Contracting Officer Date
Signature
Case File Contractor PSD Using Agency
DC023 3/97