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WaterSMART Desalination Construction Projects Funding Opportunity

The Bureau of Reclamation, under the U.S. Department of the Interior, is seeking proposals for the planning, design, and construction of desalination facilities in Western states: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Reclamation (U.S. Department of the Interior) - Eligible Applicants: - States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, water districts, and wastewater districts in specified Western states - Products/Services Requested: - Planning, design, and construction services for facilities to desalinate seawater, brackish surface water, or groundwater - Projects must have completed feasibility studies that meet Reclamation standards (required for projects over $500 million) - Technical assistance may be provided post-award - Funding Details: - Total available funding: up to $120,000,000 - Individual awards: $1,000 to $120,000,000 - Maximum federal share: 25% of total project costs (75% non-federal cost share required) - Approximately 10 awards anticipated - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Projects must increase local water supply reliability, address drought resilience, and align with federal priorities - Buy America preferences apply: iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials must be produced in the U.S. - Projects focused on water recycling or wastewater reuse are not eligible - Eligible project costs must be incurred after Reclamation's feasibility study review and within three years of the application deadline - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a construction and infrastructure grant opportunity - Places of Performance and Delivery: - Projects must be located in eligible Western states - Bureau of Reclamation contracting office at Denver Federal Center, Denver, CO

Description

The Bureau of Reclamation invites eligible applicants to submit proposals for the planning, design, and/or construction of facilities to desalinate seawater or brackish surface water or groundwater. The program aims to provide growing communities with new sources of local water supply, diversify the water supply portfolio, increase water management flexibility during shortages, and improve water supply reliability. Eligible applicants include States, Tribes, municipalities, irrigation districts, and water districts located in specified Western states. The funding opportunity supports projects that align with federal priorities and requires cost sharing.

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