DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GOVERNMENT OF
In a citywide analysis of broadband subscription rates, the District of Columbia found that the economically troubled neighborhoods in Wards 5, 7, and 8 have a broadband adoption rate of less than 40 percent. To drive demand for broadband in those areas, the Districts Office of the Chief Technology Officer plans to launch the DC-BETA project, which proposes to provide broadband-related outreach, digital literacy and workforce skills training, refurbished computers, and subsidized broadband access through resource centers located in those wards. The projects partners intend to provide digital literacy training at eight libraries and three Community College of DC locations, complete with multimedia and technical certification programs. Upon successful completion of these training programs, participants will receive a refurbished computer and nine months of free wireless broadband service. The project also plans to conduct extensive surveys in the projects service area to track the progress of participants and students over time.
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| AWARD OVERVIEW |
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
Funding Agency |
Department of Commerce |
| Total Award Amount |
$4,196,777 |
Project Location - City |
Washington |
| Award Date |
08/19/2010 |
Project Location - State |
DC |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
Project Location - Zip |
20003-0000
|
| Jobs Reported |
3.33 |
Congressional District |
01 |
| Project Location - Country |
US |
|
|
Recipient Information
(Grants)
| Recipient Information (Grants) |
|
Recipient Name
|
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, GOVERNMENT OF |
| Recipient DUNS Number |
022555952
|
| Recipient Address |
200 I ST SE |
| Recipient City |
WASHINGTON |
| Recipient State |
District of Columbia |
| Recipient Zip |
20003 |
| Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
| Recipient Country |
USA |
Required to Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Projects and Jobs Information
| Projects and Jobs Information |
| Project Title |
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act - Sustainable Broadband Adoption SBA- "DC BETA" - DC Broadband Education, Training and Adoption |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
| Final Project Report Submitted |
No |
| Project Activities Description |
Public, Society Benefit, General/Other |
| Quarterly Activities/Project Description |
Office of the Chief Technology Officer's (OCTO's) Digital Inclusion Initiative, Connect.DC, began planning for an adoption outreach campaign that would utilize various forms of media to promote the benefits of broadband adoption. Connect.DC also entered a procurement to secure an affordable broadband solution for District residents that would include service, hardware, and online training.
Latino Economic Development Center (LEDC) continued training District small business owners and entrepreneurs as part of its Small Business Success Project. LEDC conducted courses in three languages (English, Spanish, and Vietnamese) and so far has trained a total of 111 entrepreneurs. Topics included business plan development, small business financing, permits/licensing, technology basics, and social media strategies for small businesses.
OCTO provided Social Media Strategies for Small Businesses workshop that covered how to 1) define one?s business brand online, 2) use social media to create hype about their business, 3) use search optimization tools, 4) and monitor and manage their business reputation online. Held four sessions of ?How to Start a Business? class that was facilitated in Spanish and English. Each session covered key information about the steps to take to open your own business. Topics explored included business plan development, small business financing, and permits and licensing. Technology is integrated through the development of a standard business budget using Excel.
District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL) continued its training programs and adoption efforts. Byteback continues to be the entity delivering training.
OCTO supported the District's A-133 audit efforts on this grant. |
| Jobs Created |
3.33 |
| Description of Jobs Created |
Jobs were created to support curriculum development, recruitment and training efforts at Community College of District of Columbia (UDC-CC), and training efforts at District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL). |
Purchaser Information
(Grants)
| Purchaser Information |
| Contracting Office ID |
Not Reported |
| Contracting Office Name |
Not Available |
| Contracting Office Region |
Not Available |
| TAS Major Program |
13-0554 |
| Award Information |
| Award Date |
08/19/2010 |
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Order Number |
|
| Award Type |
Grants |
| Funding Agency ID |
13 |
| Funding Agency Name |
Department of Commerce |
| Funding Office Name |
Not Available |
| Awarding Agency ID |
13 |
| Awarding Agency Name |
Department of Commerce |
| Amount of Award |
$4,196,777 |
| Funds Invoiced/Received |
$3,425,690 |
| Expenditure Amount |
$3,486,144 |
| Infrastructure Expenditure Amount |
$0 |
| Infrastructure Purpose and Rationale |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Name |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Email |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Phone |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Address |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact City |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact State |
Not Reported |
| Infrastructure Point of Contact Zip |
Not Reported |
Product or Service Information
(Grants)
| Product or Service Information |
| Primary Activity Code |
W01 |
| Activity Description |
Public, Society Benefit, General/Other |
| Sub-Awards Information |
| Sub-awards to Organizations |
3 |
| Sub-award Amounts to Organizations |
$2,113,976 |
| Sub-Awards to Individuals |
0 |
| Sub-Award Amounts to Individuals |
$0 |
| Number of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
0 |
| Amount of Sub-awards less than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors greater than $25,000 |
32 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award |
$3,726,334 |
| Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
3 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
$1,661 |
Sub-award SBA LEDC (GD4702) - LATINO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF WASHINGTON, D.C.
| Sub-Award Amount |
$68,000 |
| Sub-Award Date |
12/11/2012 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$0.00 |
| Project Location - City |
Washington |
| Project Location - State |
DC |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
20009-1815 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
01 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
788383842
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
2316 18TH ST NW |
| Sub-Recipient City |
WASHINGTON |
| Sub-Recipient State |
District of Columbia |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
20009-1815 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award SBA UDC-CC (CCDC) - UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
| Sub-Award Amount |
$2,045,976 |
| Sub-Award Date |
10/15/2010 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$2,045,975.93 |
| Project Location - City |
Washington |
| Project Location - State |
DC |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
20002-4232 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
01 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
038994133
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
4200 CONNECTICUT AVE NW |
| Sub-Recipient City |
WASHINGTON |
| Sub-Recipient State |
District of Columbia |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
20008-1122 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Sub-award SBA WDCEP - Washington DC Marketing Center
| Sub-Award Amount |
$0 |
| Sub-Award Date |
12/17/2010 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$0.00 |
| Project Location - City |
Washington |
| Project Location - State |
DC |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
20004-0000 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
01 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
806976697
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
1495 F St NW |
| Sub-Recipient City |
Washington |
| Sub-Recipient State |
District of Columbia |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
20004-1103 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
Portland State University - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Portland State University
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA UDC-CC (CCDC) |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
052226800 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97201-3218 |
| Vendor Name |
Portland State University |
| Product and Service Description |
Educational Materials |
| Payment Amount |
$13,000 |
Portland State University - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Portland State University
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA CCDC |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
052226800 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
97201-3218 |
| Vendor Name |
Portland State University |
| Product and Service Description |
Educational Materials |
| Payment Amount |
$13,000 |
Proquest LLC - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Proquest LLC
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
118717529 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
48108-3218 |
| Vendor Name |
Proquest LLC |
| Product and Service Description |
Database subscriptions |
| Payment Amount |
$192,421 |
Qwaku & Associates - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Qwaku & Associates
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA CCDC |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
21202-6174 |
| Vendor Name |
Qwaku & Associates |
| Product and Service Description |
Training and Literacy |
| Payment Amount |
$17,000 |
Qwaku & Associates - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Qwaku & Associates
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA UDC-CC (CCDC) |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
21202-6174 |
| Vendor Name |
Qwaku & Associates |
| Product and Service Description |
Training and Literacy |
| Payment Amount |
$17,000 |
RCK Associates - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - RCK Associates
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
20004-2601 |
| Vendor Name |
RCK Associates |
| Product and Service Description |
Training Services |
| Payment Amount |
$36,000 |
The RAO Group - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - The RAO Group
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
830347964 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
22204-1613 |
| Vendor Name |
The RAO Group |
| Product and Service Description |
Web development |
| Payment Amount |
$98,500 |
Tullio, Anthony - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Tullio, Anthony
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA CCDC |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
14120-6830 |
| Vendor Name |
Tullio, Anthony |
| Product and Service Description |
Consulting and Training Services |
| Payment Amount |
$38,450 |
Tullio, Anthony - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Tullio, Anthony
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
SBA UDC-CC (CCDC) |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
14120-6830 |
| Vendor Name |
Tullio, Anthony |
| Product and Service Description |
Consulting and Training Services |
| Payment Amount |
$57,550 |
Tutor.com, Inc. - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Tutor.com, Inc.
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
075334149 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
10038-5093 |
| Vendor Name |
Tutor.com, Inc. |
| Product and Service Description |
Electronic Training |
| Payment Amount |
$61,740 |
World Book, Inc. - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - World Book, Inc.
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
Not reported |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
60601-2000 |
| Vendor Name |
World Book, Inc. |
| Product and Service Description |
World Book Web Online Service |
| Payment Amount |
$33,044 |
Xerox Corporation - Award Number 11-43-B10536 - Xerox Corporation
| Award Number |
11-43-B10536 |
| Sub-Award Number |
N/A |
| Vendor DUNS Number |
607932829 |
| Vendor HQ Zip Code + 4 |
20005-7004 |
| Vendor Name |
Xerox Corporation |
| Product and Service Description |
Supplies and Repro Services |
| Payment Amount |
$43,684 |
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| Location Information |
| Latitude, Longitude |
38º 52' 45",
-77º 0' 10" |
| Congressional District |
01 |
| Address 1 |
200 I Street NW |
| Address 2 |
|
| City |
Washington |
| County |
District of Columbia |
| State |
DC |
| Zip |
20003-0000 |
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