MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
June 14, 2024
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. 2 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0385-A with Aramark Educational
Services, LLC., to exercise option year one in the amount of $13,407,681.79. The period of
performance is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.
Under the proposed contract, Aramark Educational Services, LLC, shall continue to provide food
services to 37 school sites classified as school clusters 2, 5, 6, and 7. Aramark Educational
Services, LLC shall prepare, serve, and account for meals. The services shall include management
of the Schools Breakfast Program, including Breakfast In the Classroom, the National School
Lunch Program, the Summer Food Service Program, the Afterschool Supper Program, the
Afternoon Snack program, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, a la carte meals and items, and
adult meals.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may 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 proposed 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-C-0385-A
Proposed Contractor: Aramark Educational Services, LLC
Contract Amount (Option Amount): $13,407,681.79
Term of Contract: July 1, 2024, thru June 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Unit Price and Cost Reimbursable
(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:
CA25-0517 – Base Year
(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):
According to the Citywide Clean Hands Database, the contractor is current with its District taxes.
The Certificate of Clean Hands, dated April 12, 2024, is attached.
(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 DCPS Agency Fiscal Officer has certified 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
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budget adopted in accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02. A certification
of funding dated April 30, 2024, is attached.
 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: April 12, 2024 Notice Number: L0011642611
ARAMARK EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LLC FEIN: **-***4443
PO BOX 7548 Case ID: 3476704
PHILADELPHIA PA 19101-7548
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
 Certification of Funding
Office of Fiscal Strategy
1200 First Street NE, 9th Floor, Washington, DC 20002
(202) 442‐5112/Fax (202) 442‐5634
1. Prepared by: Steven Lenz, Manager, Finance, Strategy & Technology (FNS)
2. Funding Certification Period: 7/1/24-6/30/25
3. Summary of Proposed Procurement: To provide food services to DC Public Schools
4. If contract has been awarded:
• Contractor: Aramark
• Contract Dates: July 1, 2024-June 30, 2025
Contract Number: GAGA-2022-C-
0385-A
Contract Amount: $13,407,681.79
RK Number: RK271710 and TBD
PO Number: TBD
Funding Information:
AGENCY FISCAL AGENCY COST
GA0 if DCPS FUND ACCOUNT PROGRAM PROJECT AWARD AMOUNT
GD0 if OSSE YEAR OBJECT CENTER
GA0 2024 409 1010001 7132001 400011 40078 0 0 $ 65,000.00
GD0 2024 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002201 $ 1,790,749.98
GD0 2024 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002203 $ 4,715.00
GD0 2024 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002202 $ 4,725.00
GD0 2024 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002207 $ 388,060.00
GA0 2024 409 1060075 7132001 400011 40078 0 0 $ 38,806.22
GA0 2025 409 1010001 7132001 400011 40078 0 0 $3,081,871.52
GD0 2025 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002136 $4,538,319.07
GD0 2025 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002135 $2,061,159.92
GD0 2025 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002133 $1,047,190.72
GD0 2025 409 1011008 7132001 400367 40229 400286 5000003 $314,397.00
GD0 2025 409 4020002 7132001 400367 40229 400286 2002123 $72,687.36
Total $13,407,681.79
.
I hereby certify that the above referenced Aramark contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the agency and is
consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in accordance with DC Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02 for the
District of Columbia Public Schools for the applicable period of performance. The funding obligation for Fiscal Year 2025 is
subject to Congressional approval.
4/30/24
Name Date
DCPS Agency Fiscal Officer * FY 2025 funding pending budget approval
04/24/24
If applicable only: Name Date
OSSE Agency Fiscal Officer
1200 First Street, NE | Washington, DC 20002 | T 202. 442. 5885 | F 202. 442. 5026 | dcps.dc.gov
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2. Section C.6.7 - Department of Health: DC Health
DELETE:
1.b. Hold a valid DC Basic Business License (BBL) under the name of the FSMC and school (IE
FSMC/School), with a copy posted conspicuously in the school kitchen and an electronic copy
provided to FNS. It is the responsibility of the FSMC to obtain and maintain a valid BBL for
each school cafeteria.
INSERT:
1.b. Publicly display a valid DC Basic Business License (BBL) under the name of District of Columbia
Public Schools and the school's name (i.e. DCPS/School). An electronic copy will be held by
FNS.
3. DELETE Section G.5 THE QUICK PAYMENT ACT and INSERT the following:
G.5 THE QUICK PAYMENT ACT (Feb 2019)
G.5.1 Interest Penalties to Contractors
G.5.1.1 The District will pay interest penalties on amounts due to the Contractor under the Quick Payment
Act, D.C. Official Code § 2-221.01 et seq., as amended, for the period beginning on the day after the
required payment date and ending on the date on which payment of the amount is made. Interest
shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1% per month. No interest penalty shall be paid if payment
for the completed delivery of the item of property or service is made on or before the required
payment date. The required payment date shall be:
G.5.1.1.1 The date on which payment is due under the terms of this contract;
G.5.1.1.2 Not later than 7 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of meat or meat
food products;
G.5.1.1.3 Not later than 10 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of delivery of a perishable
agricultural commodity; or
G.5.1.1.4 30 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after receipt of a proper invoice for the amount of the
payment due.
G.5.1.2 No interest penalty shall be due to the Contractor if payment for the completed delivery of goods or
services is made on or before:
G.5.1.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
G.5.1.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
G.5.1.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
G.5.1.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any 30-day period shall be
added to the principal amount of the debt and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on the
added amount.
G.5.2 Payments to Subcontractors
G.5.2.1 The Contractor shall take one of the following actions within seven (7) days of receipt of any amount
paid to the Contractor by the District for work performed by any subcontractor under the contract:
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G.5.2.1.1 Pay the subcontractor(s) for the proportionate share of the total payment received from the District
that is attributable to the subcontractor(s) for work performed under the contract; or
G.5.2.1.2 Notify the CO and the subcontractor(s), in writing, of the Contractor’s intention to withhold all or
part of the subcontractor’s payment and state the reason for the nonpayment.
G.5.2.2 The Contractor shall pay subcontractors or suppliers interest penalties on amounts due to the
subcontractor or supplier beginning on the day after the payment is due and ending on the date on
which the payment is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of at least 1% per month. No
interest penalty shall be paid on the following if payment for the completed delivery of the item of
property or service is made on or before the:
G.5.2.2.1 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
G.5.2.2.2 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
G.5.2.2.3 15th day after any other required payment date.
G.5.2.3 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid by the Contractor at the end of any 30-day
period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt to the subcontractor and thereafter
interest penalties shall accrue on the added amount.
G.5.2.4 A dispute between the Contractor and subcontractor relating to the amounts or entitlement of a
subcontractor to a payment or a late payment interest penalty under the Quick Payment Act does
not constitute a dispute to which the District is a party. The District may not be interpleaded in any
judicial or administrative proceeding involving such a dispute.
G.5.3 Subcontract requirements
G.5.3.1 The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this contract a provision requiring the
subcontractor to include in its contract with any lower-tier subcontractor or supplier the payment
and interest clauses required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of D.C. Official Code § 2-221.02(d).
G.5.3.2 The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this contract a provision that obligates the
Contractor, at the election of the subcontractor, to participate in negotiation or mediation as an
alternative to administrative or judicial resolution of a dispute between them.
4. INSERT Section H.26, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
H.26 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT
The Contractor shall comply with Sections 103 and 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(Act), 40 U.S.C §327-330, as supplemented by the Department of Labor regulations, 29 CFR Part 5. Under Section
103 of the Act, the Contractor shall be required to compute the wages of every laborer on the basis of a standard
workday of eight hours and a standard workweek of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard workday or
standard workweek is permissible, provide that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than 1 ½ times
the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of eight hours in any calendar day or forty hours in any work
week.
5. All other provisions of the Contract remain the same. This Modification is at no additional cost to the District.
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CONTRACT NO: EFFECTIVE DATE: MODIFICATION NO: MODIFICATION DATE:
GAGA-2022-C-0385-A July 1, 2024 2
ISSUING OFFICE: ISSUED TO: (Contractor)
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) Aramark Education Services, LLC
Contracts and Acquisitions Division 2400 Market Street
1200 First Street, NE, 9th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103
Washington, DC 20002 Tele: (215) 238-3000
Office: (202) 442-5112
Fax: (202) 442-6105
USING AGENCY OR AGENCIES: TITLE: Food Services Management Company
DCPS, OCOO, Food and Nutrition Services
ACTION: Change Exercise of Option Economic Price Adjustment Other
Pursuant to Section 15 of the Government of the District of Columbia Standard Contract Provisions for use
with the District of Columbia Supply and Services Contract dated July 2010, and 27 DCMR Section 3601.2, the
subject contract is hereby modified as follows:
1. In accordance with Section F.2 entitled “OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT”, the
District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is exercising option year one of the subject Contract in
the amount of thirteen million four hundred and seven thousand six hundred and eighty-one dollars
and seventy-nine cents ($13,407,681.79).
2. The performance period for option year one is July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025.
3. In accordance with section 38(d) of the Standard Contract Provisions (Way to Work Amendment Act
of 2006), Effective on January 1, 2024 until June 30, 2024, the District’s living wage rate is $17.05
per hour. Effective July 1, 2024, the District’s Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to
$17.50.
4. The Living Wage Act Notice for 2024 is attached and hereby incorporated in the contract as
Attachment J.6.
5. The Living Wage Act Fact Sheet for 2024 is attached and hereby incorporated in the contract as
Attachment J.7.
ALL OTHER CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REMAIN UNCHANGED
DATE CONTRACTING OFFICER SIGNATUR