New York State Contract Reporter #2135216

New York State Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program Round 22 Grant Opportunity

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC), Division of Water, is launching the Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) Program Round 22, a statewide grant opportunity to fund projects that directly enhance water quality and environmental resilience. - Government Buyer: - NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, Division of Water - Eligible Applicants: - Municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, select not-for-profit corporations - Project Types Funded: - Wastewater Treatment Improvement - Nonagricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control - Vacuum Trucks in Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Areas - Land Acquisition for Source Water Protection - Salt Storage Facility Construction/Improvement - Dam Safety Repair/Rehabilitation and Dam Removal - Aquatic Connectivity Restoration - Marine District Habitat Restoration - Fish and Wildlife Habitat Restoration and Enhancement - Landfill Leachate Treatment - Notable Requirements: - Applicants must provide a 25% match of the award amount - Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business (SDVOB) goal: 6% - Minority/Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) goals: 30% total - Detailed project plans and compliance with MWBE/SDVOB goals required - Funding Details: - Minimum total funding available: $75 million - Individual award amounts and requirements vary by project type - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a grant for project implementation rather than procurement of specific products - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Projects performed statewide; administrative offices at 625 Broadway, Albany, NY

Description

The Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program is a competitive, reimbursement grant program that funds projects aimed at directly improving water quality or habitat, promoting flood risk reduction, restoration, and enhanced flood and climate resiliency, or protecting a drinking water source. Eligible project types include wastewater treatment improvement, nonagricultural nonpoint source abatement and control, vacuum trucks in MS4 areas, land acquisition for source water protection, salt storage, dam safety repair/rehabilitation and removal, aquatic connectivity restoration, marine district habitat restoration, fish and wildlife habitat restoration and enhancement, and landfill leachate treatment. The program is open to municipalities, soil and water conservation districts, and certain not-for-profit corporations depending on the project type. Applicants must provide a 25% match of the award amount, and the program has specific goals for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses and minority/women business enterprises.

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