PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN
The PSCW and LinkAMERICA (the project team) propose the following: 1. Produce statewide accurate and verifiable data and maps of broadband availability according to the technical specs and timelines set forth in the NOFA. The data and maps will: a. identify unserved and underserved areas within Wisconsin at a granular level; and b. be accessible online to customers, providers and policymakers, yet protect provider confidential information through the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) and other security measures. This work will build on and expand upon previous work of the PSCW to collect, analyze and publish supply and demand-side broadband availability and adoption data and maps for Wisconsin. 2. Through a collaborative process, conduct and implement a comprehensive broadband planning and demand-side assessment. The teams comprehensive broadband planning and demand-side assessment process will be implemented as four interrelated sets of tasks: 1. Implement a broadband situational assessment for Wisconsin. 2. Conduct qualitative and quantitative research to assess current and future broadband uses and barriers to adoption. 3. Map broadband demand scenarios that advance Wisconsins priorities in distance learning, economic development, e-government, and telemedicine. 4. Facilitate regional technology planning teams to develop relevant local action strategies; including expanding computer ownership and Internet access programs funded by Broadband Technology Opportunities Fund (BTOP).
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| AWARD OVERVIEW |
| Award Number |
55-50-M09015 |
Funding Agency |
Department of Commerce |
| Total Award Amount |
$4,540,152 |
Project Location - City |
Madison |
| Award Date |
11/06/2009 |
Project Location - State |
WI |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
Project Location - Zip |
53705-2750
|
| Jobs Reported |
1.62 |
Congressional District |
02 |
| Project Location - Country |
US |
|
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Recipient Information
(Grants)
| Recipient Information (Grants) |
|
Recipient Name
|
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN |
| Recipient DUNS Number |
969115450
|
| Recipient Address |
610 N WITNEY WAY |
| Recipient City |
MADISON |
| Recipient State |
Wisconsin |
| Recipient Zip |
53705-2750 |
| Recipient Congressional District |
02 |
| 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-SBDD-Public Service Commission of Wisconsin |
| Project Status |
More than 50% Completed |
| Final Project Report Submitted |
No |
| Project Activities Description |
Engineering & Technology |
| Quarterly Activities/Project Description |
2013 Quarter 1 was a busy one for the LinkWISCONSIN team. In January 2013, the team sent online surveys to 1,400 community anchor institutions (CAI) to collect data for the Round 7 Data Submission. Additions to LinkWISCONSIN website were made. The PSC announced demand survey grants on January 8, 2013, with a webinar on FAQs related to the demand survey grant application process. Applications were due to the commission on January 30; the commission made its decision on the awards on February 22 and the grantees were notified on February 25, 2013. Work has already begun on the paper-based surveys by two of the grant awardees. On the capacity building side, the team implemented statewide demand survey process, and advance development and implementation of economic and social impact model. Stewardship efforts continued to focus on three main themes: facilitating the release of results from the SBI Cost Model, supporting the design and development of Impact Model cost inputs and supporting the State broadband director on any number of broadband technical issues and related priorities. A big focus of this quarter was the efforts associated with planning and executing the Broadband Symposium scheduled for April 4-5, 2013, in Madison, WI. The LinkWISCONSIN team will continue to focus on continued outreach to Community Anchor Institutions, Round 7 data prep/submission, and continuation of implementing of a statewide demand survey process. The PSC is also working on the planning, budgeting and execution of bringing this program to the state. Work will continue for the next few quarters, as approvals for new positions and additional expenditure authority are sought. |
| Jobs Created |
1.62 |
| Description of Jobs Created |
Due to standardization of processes and less development work, there has been a general downward trend in Full-Time Employees. The positions are not exclusive to Wisconsin and their time is allocated which is why the multiple individuals result in only 0.62 jobs for this reporting quarter. The positions include Chief Executive Officer, Program Director, Project Manager, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Director, Internal Systems Support/Architecture, and Provider Relations Manager. The State Broadband Director, hired by the Public Service Commission, accounts for 1 full-time position. |
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 |
11/06/2009 |
| Award Number |
55-50-M09015 |
| 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 |
$4,540,152 |
| Funds Invoiced/Received |
$2,082,198 |
| Expenditure Amount |
$2,189,188 |
| 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 |
U03 |
| Activity Description |
Engineering & Technology |
| Sub-Awards Information |
| Sub-awards to Organizations |
1 |
| Sub-award Amounts to Organizations |
$4,540,152 |
| 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 |
0 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors greater than $25,000/award |
$0 |
| Number of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
0 |
| Total Amount of payments to vendors less than $25,000/award |
$0 |
Sub-award linkamerica11558 - COSTQUEST ASSOCIATES INC
| Sub-Award Amount |
$4,540,152 |
| Sub-Award Date |
08/17/2009 |
| Sub-Awards Disbursed |
$2,082,197.76 |
| Project Location - City |
Cincinnati |
| Project Location - State |
OH |
| Project Location - Zip Code |
45233-4455 |
| Project Location - Congressional District |
01 |
| Sub-Recipient DUNS Number |
165110532
|
| Sub-Recipient Address |
6261 ASHBOURNE PL |
| Sub-Recipient City |
CINCINNATI |
| Sub-Recipient State |
Ohio |
| Sub-Recipient Zip Code |
45233-4455 |
| Sub-Recipient Congressional District |
01 |
Required To Report Top 5
Highly Compensated Officials |
No |
| Location Information |
| Latitude, Longitude |
43º 4' 27",
-89º 28' 3" |
| Congressional District |
02 |
| Address 1 |
610 N Whitney Way |
| Address 2 |
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| City |
Madison |
| County |
Dane |
| State |
WI |
| Zip |
53705-2750 |
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