The proposed Modification No. 9 to Contract No. GAGA-2022-C-0385-A with Aramark Educational Services, LLC seeks to exercise option year three, amounting to $14,641,188.51, for the provision of food services to 37 school sites classified as school clusters 2, 5, 6, and 7. The contract will be effective from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, and includes management of various meal programs such as the Schools Breakfast Program, National School Lunch Program, and others. The modification is presented for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia.

The contract summary indicates that the proposed contractor, Aramark Educational Services, LLC, is current with its District taxes, as verified by the Citywide Clean Hands database. Additionally, the contract is certified to be within the appropriated budget authority for the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) for the fiscal years 2026 and 2027, ensuring compliance with the financial plan and budget requirements. The funding certifications for both fiscal years have been attached to the proposal, confirming the financial viability of the contract modification.