Proposed Contract with DB Grant Associates, Inc. to Human Care Agreement No. CW119018

MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
September 11, 2025
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 Modification M000l to Human Care Agreement No. CW119018 with DB Grant
Associates, Inc., to exercise option period one in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,147,062. The
period of performance is from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026.
Under the proposed modification, DB Grant Associates, Inc., will provide education, occupational
training, and job placement services for the District's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
program. DB Grant Associates, Inc., will continue to provide services for 200 participants.
My administration is available to discuss any questions you may have regarding the proposed
modification. 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 proposed modification.
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Office of Contracting and Procurement

Pursuant to section 202(c-3) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c-3), the following contract summary is provided:

COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
(Option Year Contract)

(A) Human Care Agreement Number: CW119018
Modification M0001

Proposed Provider: DB Grant Associates, Inc.

HCA Amount: Not-to-exceed (NTE) $3,147,062

Term of Human Care Agreement: October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026
(Option Year One)

Type of Contract: Human Care Agreement (HCA)

(B) Identifying the number of the underlying contract, including the identifiers assigned to the
underlying contract by the Council for the base period and any subsequent option periods:

Base Period Amount: $3,147,062 NTE
Council Approval: CA25-1013

Option Period One Amount: $3,147,062 NTE

Option Period Two Amount: $3,147,062 NTE

Option Period Three Amount: $3,147,062 NTE

Option Period Four Amount: $3,147,062 NTE

(C) A statement 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):

The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that DB Grant Associates, Inc., is current with its
District taxes.

(D) A statement 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:

Funding availability has been certified by the Associate Chief Financial Officer, Human Support
Services Cluster.

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CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
AsreportedintheCleanHandssystem,theabovereferencedindividual/entityhasnooutstandingliabilitywiththeDistrictofColumbiaOfficeofTaxandRevenueortheDepartmentofEmploymentServices.Asofthedateabove,theindividual/entityhascompliedwithDC Code§47-2862,therefore
thisCertificateofCleanHandsisissued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
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D.C.CODE§47-2862(2006)§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT

AuthorizedBy Melinda Jenkins
Branch Chief,Collectionand Enforcement Administration
Tovalidatethiscertificate,pleasevisitMyTax.DC.gov.OntheMyTaxDC homepage,clickthe
“ValidateaCertificateofCleanHands”hyperlinkundertheCleanHandssection.

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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Of
fice of the Agency Fiscal Officer
MEMORANDUM
TO:
THR
U:
FR
OM:
DATE
Nancy Hapeman
Chief Procurement Officer
Office of Contracting and Procurement
Del
icia V. Moore
Associate Chief Financial Officer
Human Su pport S ervices Cluster
Hayden Bernard
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of Human Services
September
3, 2025
SUB
JECT: 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 2026 to fund the costs associated with resoliciting the Department of Human Services
Contract with DB Grant Associates, Inc . – for the TANF Employments and Education Progra m. This certification supports
DB Grant Associates, Inc. – contract during the period from 10/01/25 – 09/30/26. The fund allocation is as follows:
Contract #: CW119018 Vendor: DB Grant Associates, Inc.
– Fiscal Year 2026 Funding: 10/01/25 – 09/30/26
A
gency DIFS
Fund
DIFS
Cost
Center
DIFS
Program
DIFS
Account Pro
ject Award Subtask Task Amount
JA0 4020002 70304 700154 7141002 202237 2002770 10 10.02 $3,147,062.00
FY 2025 Contract Total: $3,147,062.00
Th
e total option year of the contract is NTE $3,147,062.00 for the period 10/01/2025 through 09/30/2026.
Up
on 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.

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION / MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
1. Contract Number Page of Pages
CW119018 1 1
2. Amendment/Modification Number 3. Effective Date 4. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 5. Solicitation Caption

M0001

See Block 16C

Temporary Assistance for
Needy families
6. Issued by: Code 7. Administered by (If other than line 6)
D.C. Office of Contracting and Procurement
441 4th Street, NW, Suite 330 South
Washington, DC 20001
Attn: Jesse Scott
(202) 734-2754
Email: Jesse.Scott@dc.gov
District of Columbia Government
Department of Human Services
64 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20002
8. Name and Address of Contractor (No street, city, county, state and zip code)
DB Grant Associates, Inc.
494 8th Ave , 21st FL
New York, NY 10001
POINT OF CONTACT: Doug Cotter
Telephone: 207-661-5215
Email: dcotter@grantassociatesinc.com

9A. Amendment of Solicitation No.

9B. Dated

X
10A. Modification of Contract/Order No.

CW119018

Code

Facility

X
10B. Dated
10/1/2024
11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS
The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers X is extended is not extended.
Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods:
(a) By completing Items 8 and 15 and returning __1__ copies of the amendment: (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer
submitted; or (c) BY separate letter or fax which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment number. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO
BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION
OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such may be made by letter or fax, provided each letter or
telegram makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.
12. Accounting and Appropriation Data:
13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS,
IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14
A. This change order is issued pursuant to (Specify Authority):
The changes set forth in Item 14 are made in the contract/order no in Item 10A.

B. The above numbered contract/order is modified to reflect the administrative changes (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data
etc.) set forth in item 14, pursuant to the authority of:

C. This supplemental agreement is entered into pursuant to the authority of 27 DCMR, Chapter 36, Section 3601.2
X D. Other (Specify type of modification and authority): 27 DCMR, Chapter 20, Section 2008 “Exercise Of Option”
E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is _X_ or is not X is required to sign this document and return ____ copy to the issuing office.

14. Description of Amendment/Modification (Organized by UCF Section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter
where feasible.)
The purpose of this modification to the subject Human Care Agreement (HCA) identified in block 10A is as follows:
1. In accordance with Human Care Agreement No. CW119018, Section D.3, Option to Extend the Term of the Agreement, the
Government of the District of Columbia hereby exercises option period one to extend the term of this Human Care
Agreement from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, in the not-to-exceed amount of $3,147,062.
2. Section H, Attachment H.2, is revised to incorporate updated “Department of Labor Wage Determinations”, the US
Department of Labor Wage Determination No. 2015-4281, Revision No. 34, dated July 8, 2025, is available at:
https://sam.gov/wage-determination/2015-4281/34.
3. Section H, Attachment H.4 and H.5 “Way to Work Amendment Act of 2006”, the District of Columbia 2024 Living Wage
rate is adjusted to $17.50 per hour effective January 1, 2025, until June 30, 2025. Effective July 1, 2025, the District’s
Minimum Wage and Living Wage will increase to $17.95 per hour. The 2025 Living Wage Notice and Fact Sheet are hereby
incorporated by reference: 2025 Living Wage Notice | (dc.gov), 2025 Living Wage Fact Sheet | (dc.gov)
4. Insert Section H, Attachment H.8 Notice of Prohibition of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace, is available at:
https://ohr.dc.gov/publication/dc-sexual-harassment-policy
All other terms and conditions shall remain unchanged.
15A. Name and Title of Signer (Type or print)

16A. Name of Contracting Officer
DaShante Peterson
15B. Name of Contractor

(Signature of person authorized to sign)
15C. Date Signed 16B. District of Columbia

(Signature of Contracting Officer)
16C. Date Signed