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To see our FY2011 Capitalization Green Project Reserve Business Cases Please Click Here! |
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REVISED ARRA SUPPLEMENTAL INTENDED USE PLAN  AND REVISED ARRA CWSRF INTEGRATED PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST OF ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
The Construction Programs Bureau (CPB) has received one-time funding of $19,239,100 in American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) stimulus funds for subsidization of eligible projects in the form of loan/grant combinations. CPB has committed funding to 17 Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) projects around New Mexico. CPB may also receive a potential transfer of funds from the New Mexico Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) to the CWSRF, which could result in additional funding for these 17 projects. These projects are listed in Part A of the Revised ARRA CWSRF Integrated Projects Priority List of Eligible Projects. The ARRA includes transparency and accountability standards. The State of New Mexico's Certification pursuant to this requirement is posted here.
The Revised ARRA Supplemental Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Project Funding Background describe the factors that were applied to select the projects that will receive the ARRA subsidized funding. Public comments were received on the IUP from December 28th, 2009 to January 7th, 2010. |
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ARRA Supplemental Contract Conditions “Pink Sheets”
Slides from ARRA Workshop, September 17, 2009
ARRA
Project Administration
and Reporting Requirements
for the State Revolving Fund Programs
ARRA
Project Administration
and Reporting Requirements
for the State Revolving Fund Programs Appendices
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STANDARD ENGINEERING CONTRACT
The standard engineering contract Agreement for Engineering Services (Word document download) is available for use by borrowers and grantees in state assisted projects funded through the NMED/Construction Programs Bureau and the New Mexico state legislature. The standard contract is accompanied by a detailed fee break-down based on the scope of work and is submitted in a format similar to the PTAB Cost Sheet (Excel download, PDF download) |
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RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR WATER FACILITIES
The 2006 revisions to the Recommended Standards for Water Facilities approved by the Department Secretary are available for your use. The guidelines in this document incorporate nationally recognized guidelines for engineering practices in furtherance of public health and environmental protection and were modified by NMED to address New Mexico practices and particulars. |
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STATE ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PROCESS
The State Environmental Review Process (SERP) is available for your use. (PDF download, Microsoft Word document download). This document was developed by NMED/CPB to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review requirements for federally capitalized State Revolving Fund loans and federally funded Colonias and special appropriation projects. |
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PROJECT STATUS REPORT
Click here to view the January 2012 Project Status Report for water, wastewater and solid waste facility construction projects administered by the Bureau. This report presents each infrastructure project arranged alphabetically by county and then by community. In addition, the report identifies the project funding amount, fund balance, project phase, and the state or federal funding source(s). It also includes a brief narrative regarding project status. |
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PTAB MANUAL
The Owner Manual for Qualification-Based Selection is available to assist Communities in the selection and hiring of design professionals in compliance with the State Procurement Code. It contains a complete explanation of the QBS process and guidelines for proceeding from project inception, to concluding a contract for professional services. The Construction Programs Bureau technical staff is authorized by PTAB to review engineering Request for Proposals for adequacy under the New Mexico Procurement Code. PTAB Waiver Also available is a sample Request for Proposal (RFP Word Document download) to be used with modification by the Owner to suite the individual circumstance and Sample Evaluation Criteria. Download the PTAB Cost Sheet (Excel) for assistance in developing a fee schedule. For more information contact the Professional Technical Advisory Board at 505.888.6161 or e-mail ptab@acecnm.org.
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RECOMMENDED STANDARDS FOR WW FACILITIES
Click here to download the Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities approved by Secretary Ron Curry of the New Mexico Environment Department. |
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PENA BLANCA SEPTIC TANK MANAGEMENT CASE STUDY Pena Blanca was the first community in the State of New Mexico to implement a septic tank management program. After evaluation of options to collect and treat wastewater from the community were found to be too expensive, a plan was developed to replace existing septic tanks and provide for long-term maintenance and operation of those systems. The project was funded by an EPA grant. A case study discusses the project development and financing in detail and can be viewed or downloaded here: Pena Blanca Case Study. |
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WATER AND SEWER CHARGE SURVEY
CPB has conducted its annual 2011 Water and Sewer User Charge Survey for the year of 2010. Click here to view the results of the 2011 Water and Sewer Charge Survey. The average residential rate reported for 2010 rates for 6000 gallons of water was $23.71 per month, for residential sewer service the average monthly rate reported was $21.79. The average monthly use per connection was 12,675 gallons of water. This information can be useful in evaluating costs of water and sewer utility service to residential and commercial customers and in comparing water use. If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact Kara Moeller by phone: (505) 222-9572 or E-Mail. Thank You
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WATER AND SANITATION DISTRICT MANUAL |
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The Water and Sanitation District Manual and its Appendices were developed to assist those involved in forming a Water and Sanitation District. The development of this manual was a joint effort of many individuals and organizations including the North Central New Mexico Economic Development District, NMED Construction Programs Bureau and Drinking Water Bureau, the New Mexico Environmental Finance Center, US EPA Region 6, the Office of the State Engineer, and the Rural Community Assistance Corporation. If you have questions regarding the use of this manual please contact the NM Environmental Finance Center at (505) 272-7356.
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ENTRANOSA WATER AND WASTEWATER CASE STUDY |
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The Entranosa Water and Wastewater Cooperative was the first membership organization in New Mexico to institute a septic tank maintenance program. Click here to download the On-Site Wastewater Management in New Mexico: A Case Study of Entranosa Water and Wastewater Association. |
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