MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 13, 2024
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 Practices 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 Human Care Agreement No. CW119018 with DB Grant Associates, Inc. in the not-to-
exceed amount of $3,147,062. The period of performance is from October 1, 2024, through
September 30, 2025.
Under the proposed human care agreement, DB Grant Associates, Inc. will provide education,
occupational training, and job placement services to approximately 200 participants in the
District’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
contract. In order to facilitate a response to any questions you may have, please have your staff
contact Marc Scott, Chief Operating Officer, Office of Contracting and Procurement, at (202) 724-
8759.
I look forward to the Council’s favorable consideration of this contract.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
 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
(Base Year)
(A) HCA Number: CW119018
Proposed Contractor: DB Grant Associates, Inc.
Contract Amount (Base Period): Not-to-exceed (NTE) $3,147,062
Unit and Method of Compensation: Firm fixed price based on the Point-in-Time (PIT) number
of customers referred to as base compensation, an incentive
fee based on the Contractor’s ability to meet or exceed the
performance standards outlined in the 27 DCMR 1610, and
a cost-reimbursable compensation based upon the amount
of allowable incentives, stipends, and discrete work-related
expenses.
Term of Contract: October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025
Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement (HCA) which task orders
(contracts) are to be issued for District requirements.
Source Selection Method: HCA Award pursuant to a 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 $3,147,062
Option Period One Amount: NTE $3,147,062
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): Not applicable
Option Period Two Amount: NTE $3,147,062
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): Not applicable.
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 Option Period Three Amount: NTE $3,147,062
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): Not applicable
Option Period Four Amount: NTE $3,147,062
Explanation of difference from base period (if applicable): N/A
(C) 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 HCA related to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Education and
Occupational Training (EOT) and Job Placement (JP) services encompasses eight service providers
tasked with assisting TANF customers in enhancing their education and occupational skills, and job
placement services enabling them to build their capacity to enter the workforce and pursue stable
employment opportunities that provide family-sustaining income.
The EOT and JP services shall assist customers who are entering the workforce by helping them
search for, secure, and retain unsubsidized employment, decrease the customers’ dependence on
public assistance, and create a pathway for customers to achieve economic stability for the whole
family.
EOT and JT services include training, support in educational progression, and credentialing are
essential in aiding TANF recipients to obtain and retain unsubsidized employment. Maintaining
continual employment is the sole focus of the TANF EOT and JP programs. The EOT and JP
services have a definite probability of leading non-exempt adult TANF customers to not only retain
employment but to succeed in promotional opportunities within their respective career pathways.
(D) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
On April 5, 2024, an RFQ was issued to qualify providers seeking to provide TANF EOT and JP
services on behalf of the Department of Human Services (DHS). The closing date for the
submissions was May 1, 2024. The submissions were evaluated in accordance with the RFQ
requirements by the technical evaluation panel. Twelve offerors submitted proposals in response to
solicitation Doc706665. Eleven offerors were deemed qualified, one was deemed not qualified, and
eight providers were issued an HCA for TANF Education and Occupational Training and Job
Placement services.
On October 1, 2024, HCA CW118453 is anticipated to be awarded to DB Grant Associates, Inc. in
the amount of NTE $3,147,062. The regulated rate is set forth by 27 DCMR §1610. The period of
performance includes a base with four option periods.
On June 17, 2024, Pursuant to 27 DCMR 1906.1, the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting Officer was present at all consensus meetings. As a result
of the above independent review, the CO certified the financial and professional responsibility and
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 determined the following providers to be responsible and qualified for the TANF Education and
Occupational Training and Job Placement services HCA.
(1) DB Grant Associates, Inc. is a corporation organized to provide case management and
workforce development services to individuals from a wide range of vulnerable and low-
income populations.
(2) The Contracting Officer certified the financial and professional responsibility for DB Grant
Associates, Inc. based upon the criteria set forth in 27 DCMR Sections 2200.4 and 1906.2 (b)
within the determination and findings for responsibility and qualification.
(3) DB Grant Associates, Inc. has provided the same or similar services for the District and
received positive performance ratings. This evidence is provided in their past performance
dated July 29, 2024. The provider of these services and their performance have been
consistent, in conformance, and satisfactory.
(E) 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:
No protest received
(F) 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:
DB Grant Associates, Inc. has the background, necessary qualifications, and adequate financial
resources to perform the contract and the ability to obtain those resources. The evidence is
provided from the provider’s financial history as reported by the Dun and Bradstreet Business
Report; completed on July 24, 2024. The provider has provided the same or similar services for the
District and received positive performance ratings. This evidence is provided in their past
performance dated July 29, 2024. The provider of these services and their performance have been
consistent, in conformance, and satisfactory.
(G) 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:
A subcontracting plan waiver, waiving the 35% subcontracting requirement, for the RFQ was
approved by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD) on April 11,
2024.
(H) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
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 The District expects the Provider to provide services related to TANF Education and Occupational
Training and Job Placement services for non-exempt adult TANF customers to assist them in
enhancing assist customers in enhancing their education and occupational skills, enabling them to
build their capacity to enter the workforce and pursue stable employment opportunities that provide
family-sustaining income. As a result, the participants will be prepared to seek and retain
unsubsidized employment, decrease the customers’ dependence on public assistance, and create a
pathway for customers to achieve economic stability for the whole family.
(I) 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:
None
(J) 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:
Per the funding certificate, the Agency Fiscal Officer Certification certified the availability of
funds.
(K) 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 HCA for legal sufficiency. The
contractor has no legal claims pending against the District.
(L) A certification that 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):
The Citywide Clean Hands database certified the Provider is compliant with its District taxes as of
September 9, 2024.
(M) 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 dated April 29, 2024, certifies
that DB Grant Associates, Inc. is current with its federal taxes.
(N) 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.:
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 The contractor is not certified as a local, small, disadvantaged, resident-owned, long-time resident,
or enterprise zone-based business enterprise.
(O) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers significant:
None
(P) 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 DB Grant Associates, Inc. is debarred or involved in
any activity that would disqualify it from consideration for the award due to the lack of integrity
and business ethics as indicated by the search results of the District’s excluded parties list, federal
system of award management OIG excluded parties system completed August 2, 2024.
(Q) 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):
The determination and findings for the use of human care agreements dated, July 26, 2024
The determination and findings for price reasonableness dated, July 26, 2024
The determination and findings for the use of a cost-reimbursable line Item dated, July 26, 2024
The determination and findings for contractor responsibility dated, July 26, 2024.
(R) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
OCP website, www.ocp.dc.gov
(S) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made available
online:
OCP website, www.ocp.dc.gov
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EE Officeof the Chief Financial Officer 1101 44 Street, SW
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Dateof Notice: September 9, 2024 Notice Number: 0012546590
DB GRANT ASSOCIATES, INC FEIN: **-*##1389
39 BROADWAY FL 31ST Case ID: 16257208
NEW YORK NY 10006-3003
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 ofTax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. Asofthe date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate ofClean 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
‘Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate ofClean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
11101 4th Street SW, Suite W270, Washington, DC 20024/Phone: (202) 724-5045/MyTax.DC.g0v
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Office of the Agency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO: Nancy Hapeman
Interim Contracting Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
THRU: Delicia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Support Services Cluster
FROM: Hayden Bernard
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of Human Services
DATE July 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Certification of Funding Availability for DB Grant Associates, Inc - Contract # CW119018
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer hereby certifies that the sum of $3,147,062.00 is included in the District’s
Federal Budget and Financial Plan for Fiscal Year 2025 to fund the costs associated with the Department of Human
Services Contract with DB Grant Associates Inc. – for the TANF Employment and Education Program. This
certification supports DB Grant Associates Inc – contract during the period from 10/01/24 – 09/30/25. The fund
allocation is as follows:
Vendor: DB Grant Associates, Inc – Contract #: CW119018
Fiscal Year 2025 Funding: 10/01/24 – 09/30/25
DIFS DIFS
DIFS DIFS
Agency Cost Account Project Award Subtask Task Amount
Fund Program
Center
JA0 4020002 70304 700154 7141002 202237 2002163 10 10.02 $3,147,062.00
FY 2025 Contract Total: $3,147,062.00
Upon approval of the District’s Local Budget and Financial Plan by the Council and the Mayor and completion of
the thirty-day Congressional layover, funds will be sufficient to pay for fees and costs associated with the contract.
There is no fiscal impact associated with the contract. Should you have any questions, please contact me at (202)
671-4240.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of the Attorney General
ATTORNEY GENERAL
BRIAN L. SCHWALB
Commercial Division
MEMORANDUM
TO: Sarina Loy
Deputy Director
Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Robert Schildkraut
Section Chief
Government Contracts Section
DATE: September 10, 2024
SUBJECT: Approval of Base Period for Education and Occupational Training (EOT)
and Job Placement (JP) Service for DHS’ Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) Program
HCA Number: CW119018
Contractor: DB Grant Associates, Inc.
Contract Amount: NTE $3,147,062
This is to Certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced Contract and that we 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
400 6th Street, NW, Suite 79100, Washington, DC 20001 (202) 727-3400 Fax (202) 347-8922
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