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MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 4, 2026
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuant to section 451 of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (D.C. Official Code §
1-204.51) and section 202 of the Procurement Pract ices Reform Act of 2010 (D.C. Official Code
§ 2-352.02), enclosed for consideration and approval by the Council of the District of Columbia
is proposed definitive Human Care Agreement (HCA) No. CW130120 with Great American
Corporation in the not-to-exceed amount of $6,338,367.14. The period of performance is October
15, 2025, through October 14, 2026.
Under the proposed HCA, Great American Corporation will provide the preparation and delivery
of hot/cold ready-to-eat, refrigerated meals, and boxed meals for the District’s Community
Dining Sites meal program for District Wards five through eight.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the pro posed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Offic e of Contracting and Procurement, at (202)
724-8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Pursuant to section 202(c) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Letter Contract)
(A) Contract Number: CW130120
Proposed Contractor: Great American Corporation
Proposed Contractor’s Principals: Daniel Amare, President
Kevin Linnane, Director of Operations
Contract Amount: Not-To-Exceed (NTE) $6,338,367.14
Unit and Method of Compensation: Firm Fixed Unit Price
Term of Contract: October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2026
- Letter contract – October 15, 2026, through March 20, 2026
Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement (HCA)
Source Selection Method: Request for Qualification (RFQ)
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Base Period Amount: NTE $6,338,367.14
Option Period 1 Amount: NTE $6,523,753.95
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is an approximate 3 percent
increase compared to the base period, reflecting anticipated cost adjustments associated with
inflation, projected increases in food and labor expenses, and modest programmatic enhancements.
Option Period 2 Amount: NTE $6,714,691.80
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is an approximate 6 percent
increase compared to the base period, reflecting anticipated cost adjustments associated with
inflation, projected increases in food and labor expenses, and modest programmatic enhancements.
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Option Period 3 Amount: NTE $6,912,210.99
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is an approximate 9 percent
increase compared to the base period, reflecting anticipated cost adjustments associated with
inflation, projected increases in food and labor expenses, and modest programmatic enhancements.
Option Period 4 Amount: NTE $7,115,777.90
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): There is an approximate 12 percent
increase compared to the base period, reflecting anticipated cost adjustments associated with
inflation, projected increases in food and labor expenses, and modest programmatic enhancements.
(C) The date on which the letter contract or emergency contract was executed:
The letter contract was executed on October 14, 2025.
(D) The number of times the letter contract or emergency contract has been extended:
Two
(E) The value of the goods and services provided to date under the letter contract or emergency
contract, including under each extension of the letter contract or emergency contract:
NTE $620,000
(F) A description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District.:
There are no other contracts the provider is currently seeking or holds with the District.
(G) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
The Office of Contracting and Procurement (OCP), on behalf of the Department of Aging &
Community Living (DACL), seeks a contractor to provide the preparation and delivery of
hot/cold ready-to-eat, refrigerated meals, boxed meals, and supplements for the District’s meal
delivery program participants.
Approximately 125 program participants receive hot, freshly prepared, ready-to-eat meals
delivered to their doors up to four days a week. Approximately 4,069 participants will receive
ready-to-eat meals delivered in bulk to community dining sites daily, Monday through
Saturday. Approximately 250 participants will receive a nutrition supplement delivered to
their homes once per month.
(H) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
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On January 24, 2025, an RFQ was issued to qualify providers seeking to provide comprehensive
meal preparation and delivery services for the District’s Community Dining Sites Program on
behalf of DACL. The closing date for the submission was August 13, 2025. The technical
evaluation panel evaluated the submissions in accordance with the RFQ requirements. Five
providers submitted qualifications in response to solicitation Doc749164. Two providers were
deemed qualified, two were deemed not qualified, and one was deemed non-responsive. The two
qualified providers were issued an HCA for the Community Dining Sites Program.
On September 9, 2025, pursuant to 27 DCMR 1906.1, the Contracting Officer (CO) conducted the
final independent review of the submitted statement of qualifications for compliance based on the
criteria set forth in 27 DCMR, Section 1905.4. In addition, the CO reviewed all TEP individual
assessments and consensus reports. The CO attended all consensus meetings. As a result of the
above independent review, the CO determined that Great American Corporation was qualified as a
Community Dining Site Program provider
Great American Corporation has provided the same or similar services for the District and received
positive performance ratings.
(I) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
There was no protest.
(J) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
Great American Corporation is currently providing these services to the District and has maintained
a satisfactory performance rating. They have adequate financial resources to perform the required
services and the ability to obtain necessary resources if needed.
(K) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
The provider is a small business enterprise registered with the Department of Small, Local, and
Business Development and will perform 100% of the services.
(L) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
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The contract administrator will regularly monitor the contractor’s performance to ensure delivery of
community dining meals and meals for special events in accordance with the HCA's requirements.
The expected outcome is to provide quality, tasty, fresh refrigerated meals to the District’s senior
residents.
(M) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
NTE $620,000 - October 16, 2025
(N) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for the
agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that funding is consistent with the financial
plan and budget.
(O) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to violate section 334a
of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive
Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and (2) A
certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be in violation
of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a:
A. Great American Corporation certifies that they are compliant with the Board of Ethics and
Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act
of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a.
B. Great American Corporation will comply and will not violate section 334a of the Board of
Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform
Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a.
(P) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The Office of the Attorney General has reviewed the proposed contract for legal sufficiency and
deemed it legally sufficient. Great American Corporation does not have any pending legal claims
against the District.
(Q) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed contractor
is current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates that the
proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification that the
contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the District;
or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after the District
recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-353.01(b):
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The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates the Great American Corporation is current with its
District taxes.
(R) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
The information contained in the Bidder Offeror certification form certifies that Great American
Corporation is current with its federal taxes.
(S) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended, D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
Great American Corporation is a certified business enterprise.
(T) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
None
(U) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from providing
services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment, and the
reasons for debarment:
The District has no information indicating that Great American Corporation is debarred, as
indicated by the search results of the District’s excluded parties list, the federal system of award
management, and the OIG excluded parties system.
(V) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
− Determination and Findings for Human Care Agreement
− Determination and Findings for Price Reasonableness
− Determination and Findings for Responsibility
(W) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
OCP website, www.ocp.dc.gov
(X) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
OCP website, www.ocp.dc.gov
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: January 31, 2026 L0015492261Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***6138
Case ID: 18841710
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
GREAT AMERICAN CORPORATION
2625 EVARTS ST NE
WASHINGTON DC 20018-1401
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
1101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.gov
COPY
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF FINACIAL OFFICER
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CLUSTER
OFFICE OF FINANCE AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman, Chief
Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
FROM: Paul Blake
Agency Fiscal Officer
Government Operations Cluster
DATE: February 2, 2026
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for Great American Corp. (CW130120)- (Revised)
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) hereby certifies that the sum of $6,338,367.17 is included in the
District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan approved by Congress for Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 to fund the
contract costs for Elderly Meals Services associated with the Department of Aging and Community Living
(DACL). This certification supports the contract period from October 15, 2025, through October 14, 2026.
Contract to service Wards 5-8. Funding allocation is as follows:
Fiscal Year 2026 Funding:
Vendor(s)
Contract
Period
RQ
(or PO if
applicable) Amount
Appr
Yr.
Great American Corp. October 15, 2025, to
September 30, 2026 TBD $5,810,169.86 2026
Funding of the remaining $528,197.31 for FY2026 is contingent upon Congressional Approval of the District’s FY
2027 Budget.
Fiscal Year 2027 Funding:
Vendor(s)
Contract
Period
RQ
(or PO if
applicable) Amount
Appr
Yr.
Great American Corp. October 1, 2026, to
October 14, 2026 TBD $528,197.31 2027
If you have any questions, please feel free to call Paul Blake, Agency Fiscal Officer, on (202) 727-9833.
441 4th St, N.W. * Suite 890 North * Washington, D.C. 20001
Phone: (202) 727-0333 * Fax: (202) 727-0659
400 6th Street NW, Suite 9100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
Government Contract Section
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
DATE: February 25, 2026
SUBJECT: Revised Approval of Contract – Community Dining Sites
Contract Number: CW130120
Contractor: Great American Corporation
Proposed Amount: $6,338,367.14
______________________________________________________________________________
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that have found
it to be legally sufficient.
If you have any questions in this regard, please do not hesitate to call me at (202) 724-4018.
______________________________
Robert Schildkraut
P.P.
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement
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October 14, 2025
Great American Corporation
2625 Evarts Street, NE, Suite B
Washington, DC 20018
Attn: Kevin Linnane
Re: Letter Contract Number CW130120 - Community Dining Sites
Dear Mr. Linnane,
This is a letter contract between the District of Columbia Office of Contracting and Procurement
(OCP), on behalf of the Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL), and Great
American Corporation, referred to as the Provider, wherein the Provider agrees to provide the
services identified in the attached Statement of Work (Attachment B).
The District intends to definitize this Letter Contract for Community Dining Sites, utilizing the
Provider's Proposed Offerings within one hundred twenty (120) calendar days from date of
award, at which time this Letter Contract shall merge with the Definitized Contract. The
effective date of this Letter Contract is October 15, 2025. Before the expiration of the 120 days,
the Contracting Officer may authorize an additional period in accordance with District of
Columbia Municipal Regulations (DCMR) Title 27, Section 2425.9. The amount of the
definitive contract is not-to-exceed (NTE) $6,340,115.39 and the Letter Contract is in the NTE
amount of $620,000.00
If the District does not definitize this Letter Contract within 120 calendar days from date of
award or any extensions thereof, this Letter Contract shall expire. In the event of expiration of
this Letter Contract, the District shall pay Provider for services performed for a not-to-exceed
amount of $620,000.00. The duration of the base period of the definitized contract shal I be one
year from the date of award of this Letter Contract. In no event shall the amount paid under this
Letter Contract or any extensions thereof, exceed 50% of the total definitized contract amount.
If the District seeks to purchase supplies and/or services that are not identified in the price
schedule, Attachment C, the District will not issue a written purchase order under this letter.
contract to perform work until a revised quote for that work is received from the Provider.
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