NCC240353_(ARPA) DWI Letter of Intent to Fund_20240227

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SHADI ESKAF NORTH CAROLINA
Director Environmental Quality
March 23, 2023
Mr. Foster Hughes, City Manager
City of New Bern
300 Pollock Street
New Bern,NC 28560
Subject: Stormwater Construction Grant Letter of Intent
to Fund
City of New Bern
New Bern Duffyfield Stormwater
Enhancement Project
September 2022 Application Cycle
Project No.: SRP-SW-ARP-0016
Dear Mr. Hughes:
The Division of Water Infrastructure (Division) has reviewed your application for a
Stormwater Construction Grant, and the State Water Infrastructure Authority (SWIA) has
approved your project as eligible to receive a grant. The Local Assistance for Stormwater
Infrastructure Investments (LASII) grant from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) will be
one hundred percent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of$4,149,360. Projects funded
from ARPA must meet applicable federal law and guidance for the ARPA funds.
Please note that this intent to fund is contingent on meeting all of the following milestones:
Milestone* Date
Engineering Report Submittal July 3, 2023
Engineering Report Approval September 1, 2023
Bid and Design Package Submittal March 1, 2024
Bid and Design Package Approval July 1, 2024
Advertise Project, Receive Bids, Submit Bid November 1, 2024
Information, and Receive Authority To Award
Execute Construction Contract(s) December 31, 2024
*Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of funding for the proposed project.
All costs incurred prior to March 3, 2021 are not eligible for ARPA funds and the
Division will make no reimbursements of ARPA funds after December 31, 2026.
D E Q North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Infrastructure
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O00 512 N.Salisbury Street 11633 Mail Service Center I Raleigh.North Carolina 27699-1633
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Mr. Foster Hughes, City Manager
March 23, 2023
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The first milestone is the submittal of an Engineering Report on July 3, 2023. The
Engineering Report must be developed using the guidance found on our website
(https://deq.nc.gov/about/divi sions/water-infrastructure/i-have-funding/engineering-
reportenvironmental-information). Failure to meet any milestone may result in the forfeiture of
funding for the proposed project.
The State Environmental Policy Act exempts projects funded by the State Reserve 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 and the total funding amount may be
reduced. Additionally, changes in the scope or priority points awarded—based on additional
information that becomes apparent during project review—may also result in changes to the total
funding amount and loan terms.
Engineering Services Procurement
The Uniform Guidance 2 CFR 200.317 through 2 CFR 200.327 gives minimum requirements for
procurement, with 2 CFR 200.319(b) addressing engineering services procurement
guidelines. ARP-funded projects must also adhere to North Carolina State law. All projects must
also comply with North Carolina General Statute 143-64.31, Article 3D Procurement of
Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services. Projects cannot be exempted from
qualification-based selection of these services under N.C.G.S. 143-64.32. Any services provided
that were not selected in compliance with federal requirements will be ineligible for
reimbursement.
Upon receipt of your letter of intent to fund,please fill out the attached Federal ID &
Unique Entity ID (UEI) form, attached and email it to Pam Whitley at [e-mail].
If you choose to decline this funding, the Authorized Representative as declared in the
application must directly contact the Division project manager via email or letter on the
applicant's letterhead.
If you have any questions,please contact James Baltzer, PE at [e-mail]
or by phone at(919) 707-9163.
Sincerely,
Jon Risgaard, Chief
State Revolving Fund Section
EC: Amanda Whitaker, WithersRavenel (via email)
Wesley Perry, WithersRavenel (via email)
James Baltzer, PE (via email)
LASII Project File (COM_LOIF)