Massachusetts COMMBUYS #BD-27-1020-DCRCU-DC250-133000

Grant for Salt Reduction Equipment and Materials for Massachusetts Watershed Municipalities

This opportunity is a grant program from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection, aimed at supporting watershed municipalities in reducing road salt usage. - Government Buyer: - Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), Division of Water Supply Protection, State Transportation Building - Eligible Applicants: - 18 towns within the Wachusett Reservoir, Quabbin Reservoir, and Ware River watershed boundaries, each with more than 10 miles of town roads - Funding Details: - Up to $100,000 total funding, maximum $20,000 per project - Requires at least 50% matching funds from applicants - Products/Equipment Requested: - Pavement temperature sensors for vehicles - Calibrated/automated salt application equipment - Materials for brine production - Materials to retrofit vehicles for brine application - Flexible plow blades - Materials for salt pile cover and containment - Notable Requirements: - Equipment must be used for five years post-award - Ongoing reporting of salt use for three years after project completion - New vehicles, road salt, alternative anti-icing materials, and employee training costs are not eligible - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; applicants select and justify their purchases - Application Process: - Managed through the Massachusetts COMMBUYS portal - Open to Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP) eligible vendors

Description

The Department of Conservation and Recreation, Division of Water Supply Protection, is offering grant funds to support watershed municipalities in the Wachusett Reservoir, Quabbin Reservoir, and Ware River watershed boundaries. The grant aims to help municipalities implement the latest and most efficient salt use reduction strategies to protect water quality. Eligible projects include purchasing equipment and materials that reduce salt use in snow and ice removal, excluding new vehicles and road salt. Applicants must provide at least 50% matching funds and document salt use reduction over time.

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