District of ColumbiaD.C. approved Aramark contract changes and capped payments
D.C. approved two Aramark contract changes and authorized up to $17,004,045.26 in payments under an emergency act that expired October 18, 2026.
What it does
The Council approved two changes to D.C.'s Aramark contract and authorized up to $17,004,045.26 for goods and services under it. The emergency act has expired.
Argument forThe payment authority could help D.C. pay Aramark for goods and services it had already received under the contract.
Argument againstAllowing the contract changes despite a procurement rule could reduce the checks that normally apply before D.C. approves them.
More detail
The Council approved two Aramark contract changes and authorized payment of up to $17,004,045.26. The approval covers Modification Nos. M0006 and M0008 to D.C.'s contract with Aramark Educational Services, LLC. The payment authority covers goods and services received or to be received under that contract. The Council approved the changes despite a requirement in D.C.'s procurement law. The act took effect after the Mayor signed it on July 20, 2026, and expired October 18, 2026.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 7Act A26-0369 Published in DC Register Vol 73 and Page 011061, Expires on Oct 18, 2026Latest
- Jul 21Returned from Mayor
- Jul 20Signed by the Mayor and Enacted with Act Number A26-0369, Expires on Oct 18, 2026Became Law
- Jul 7Transmitted to Mayor, Response Due on Jul 21, 2026To Governor
- Jun 30Final Reading, CCMinor
- Vote recorded Final Reading, CC. Result: pass.Legislature
- Jun 2Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee of the WholeMinor
- May 26B26-0693 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the SecretaryIntroduced
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