The Aramark Management Services, LP, Contract Approval Resolution of 2025 seeks to authorize a multi-year contract with Aramark Management Services, LP for janitorial and environmental cleaning services at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and the Carnegie Library. The contract, which will begin on October 1, 2025, and last until September 30, 2030, has a total fixed price of $39,241,788.60 for the base term. It includes provisions for routine cleaning, exterior maintenance, and emergency environmental cleaning, with a requirement for the contractor to be available 24/7. The contract also emphasizes economic and social impacts, mandating a 35% participation from local, small, and disadvantaged businesses, and ensuring that at least 51% of new hires are District residents.
The bill outlines comprehensive responsibilities for the contractor, including maintaining high cleanliness standards, implementing a Quality Control Program (QCP), and adhering to a Green Cleaning Plan (GCP) to minimize environmental impacts. Specific cleaning tasks are detailed for various areas, and the contractor must provide regular reports on the use of eco-friendly products. Additionally, the bill establishes financial obligations for the contractor, including a minimum capital investment and oversight requirements for any services exceeding specified amounts. The contract is designed to enhance cleanliness and safety while promoting environmentally responsible practices, with oversight from Events DC's Operations Committee and the Board of Directors for larger expenditures.