The proposed bill seeks to modify Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0385-C with SodexoMagic, LLC, increasing the contract amount for option year one by $1,998,062.33, raising the total from $20,132,170.66 to $22,130,232.99. This adjustment is intended to support food services for 48 school sites within the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. The modification includes an increase in the number of schools served in Cluster 9 from 13 to 14, the addition of MacArthur High School, and updates to the certification requirements for locally grown foods, mandating that contractors certify a minimum of 25% of such foods for meal preparation. The bill also revises the display requirements for the DC Basic Business License to be under the name of DCPS.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions related to the Quick Payment Act, establishing interest penalties for late payments to contractors and subcontractors, and mandates that contractors include specific payment clauses in their subcontracts. The Living Wage rate is set to increase to $17.50 per hour effective July 1, 2024, and to $18.00 per hour effective July 1, 2025. The modifications are made at no additional cost to the District, and all other terms of the contract remain unchanged, ensuring continuity in service delivery while addressing the increased demand for meals. The bill emphasizes compliance with federal and local regulations, including the Healthy Schools Act, and aims to enhance the nutritional quality of meals provided to students while promoting local agriculture and sustainable practices.