PR 26-0754 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027 to Contract No. CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This bill authorizes an emergency contract modification with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to continue providing food management services to inmates in the District of Columbia. It increases the maximum allowable spending for the contract's fourth year from approximately $7.06 million to $7.81 million to cover additional costs. The legislation also permits the immediate payment of goods and services already delivered or expected under these new terms. Because the total contract value exceeds one million dollars within a single year, the District requires Council approval to legally process these payments. The measure is designated as an emergency to ensure uninterrupted food services for the correctional population.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Signed Jul 14, 2026
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Introduction → Enrollment · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill text was updated from a draft introduction to an enrolled version, changing the document title to reflect its official status and updating the date to July 14, 2026. The core policy, funding amounts, and contract details remain identical, with only minor phrasing adjustments to clarify the timeline and legal citations.
TECHNICAL

The document header was updated from a draft letter to the Mayor to the official 'Enrolled Original' status, indicating the bill has been finalized and signed into law.

The resolution number was added (26-480) and the date was updated from June 29, 2026, to July 14, 2026, reflecting the official enactment date.

Minor text edits were made to clarify that the contract option year is 'Option Year 4' and to specify that the contract modification was 'deemed approved' rather than just 'approved'.

The legal citation for the District of Columbia Home Rule Act was updated to include the specific official code section (§ 1-204.51(b)(1)).

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
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Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
legislature
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced
PR26-0754 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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