NCC241759_(ARPA) DWI Letter of Intent to Fund_20240609

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Michael Wilson,Executive Director
Water and Sewer Authority of Cabarrus County
232 Davidson Hwy
Concord NC 28027
Subject: Modified Letter of Intent to Fund
Lower Coddle Creek Parallel Interceptor
Phase 1 & 2
American Rescue Plan-Earmark
Project No.: SRP-W-ARP-0053
Dear Mr. Wilson:
The Division of Water Infrastructure has reviewed your Request for Funding, and
determined your project is eligible to receive American Rescue Plan(ARP) funding from the
State Fiscal Recovery Fund established in S.L. 2021-180 and S.L. 2022-74. Projects funded from
the State Fiscal Recovery Fund must meet applicable federal law and guidance for the ARP
funds. The ARP Project Grant will be one hundred percent of eligible project costs up to a
maximum of$35,000,000 and$7,125,000.
The first milestone is the submittal of a Bid and Design Package by February 1, 2022.
Please note that this intent to fund is contingent on meeting all of the following milestones:
Milestone Date
Apply for all Necessary Permits* ASAP
Bid and Design Package Submittal (obtain all permits) February 1, 2023
Bid and Design Package Approval June 1, 2023
Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid Information, October 2, 2023
and Receive Authority To Award
Execute Construction Contract(s) November 1, 2023
Receive last reimbursement- Statutory December 31, 2026
*An engineering alternatives analysis (EAA) may be required on certain projects.
Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed
project.
Note that the Division will make no reimbursements of ARP funds after December 31, 2026
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Michael Wilson, Executive Director
September 8, 2022
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The State Environmental Policy Act exempts projects funded by the State Reserve (such
as this project) from state-mandated environmental review. Federal requirements may still apply.
[NCGS 113A-12(2)h.]
Upon detailed review of the project during the funding process, it may be determined that
portions of your project are not eligible for funding.
US Treasury Requirements
Projects with an expected total cost of ten million dollars or more must meet US Treasury
requirements for prevailing wage rates, project labor agreements, and related requirements.
Recipients can either certify meeting the requirements or provide plans and reports as the SLFRF
Compliance and Reporting Guidance (treasury.gov) specifies.
We are offering a free permit assistance service to address any questions you have about
potential permitting requirements,pitfalls, fees, and timelines. If interested, please complete our
online form at https://deq.nc.gov/permits-rules/permit-assistance-and-guidance/permit-
assistance-request-form and a regional environmental coordinator will contact you. When
applying for a permit; attach a copy of this letter to your permit application. We find this helpful
to identify ARPA projects to get your permit to you faster to assist with meeting the federal
expenditure deadline of December 31, 2026.
If you have any questions,please contact Ali Ajami, PhD by phone at(919) 707-9183 or
by email at [e-mail].
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Chief
State Revolving Fund Section
CC: Sean Mayo, PE, Gavel & Dorn Engineering, PLLC., Charlotte
Ken Pohlig, PE (DWI, via email)
Ali Ajami (DWI, via email)
Mark Hubbard, PE (DWI, via email)
ARP Project File (COM_LOIF)