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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Grant Funds

On April 21, 2009, Delaware Health and Social Services (DHSS) received an American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant totaling $19,500,000 for drinking water infrastructure improvements. Funds are destined for drinking water system improvement projects throughout the State, as outlined below. The remaining funds will go toward administrative costs of the grant.

ARRA funds will directly impact over 160,000 Delawareans by improving the quality of their drinking water. It is estimated that drinking water projects funded from the ARRA will create or retain over 400 jobs right here in Delaware.

Each municipality has certified that their projects are 'shovel-ready' and have committed to begin construction no later than January 1, 2010. DHSS will work closely with each project to ensure forward progress, transparency, and accountability. Progress on each project will be updated regularly.

Governor's Certification - Appropriate Use of ARRA Funds

Important Links

Recovery.gov
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Recovery.delaware.gov
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EPA.gov Recovery Page
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Buy American
Regulations
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Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise Program

City of Wilmington

Solar Photovoltaic installation at Porter Water Treatment Plant $6.0M. This project meets the green reserve requirement of $3.9M.
Installation of low head, high flow booster pump $2.9M. This project should not be considered for green reserve requirements.
Project Cost: $8,900,000
Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
8/7/09	Contractor selected for solar panels and pump

Town of Greenwood

Treatment plant upgrades and meter installation throughout town.
Project Cost: $528,230
Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
7/9/09	Bid Opening
8/7/09	Contractor selected for treatment plant upgrades.

Town of Smyrna

Treatment plant upgrades and distribution system improvements.
Project Cost: $3,768,000
Project News
- Delaware's First Stimulus Water Projects Underway in Smyrna
Project Photos

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Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
5/22/09	Bid Opening
6/18/09	2nd Bid Opening (Unacceptable Initial Bids)
6/25/09	Bid Opening - Belmont to Sunnyside Project
7/15/09	Contract Award - Contracts for the Belmont to Sunnyside Project and Monrovia Valve Project have been awarded.
8/7/09	Contractor selected for the first three phases of project (distribution system)

Town of Millsboro

Completion of new treatment plant.
Project Cost: $2,602,500
Project Photos

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Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
8/7/09	Contractor selected for treatment plant

City of Seaford

Distribution system improvements.
Project Cost: $2,729,408
Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
8/19/09	Pre-Bid Meeting

City of Bridgeville

Installation of back-up well.
Project Cost: $250,000
Project Milestones

Date	Milestone
8/12/09	Pre-Bid Meeting

Applications were also received from the municipailities listed below. These projects are not currently funded but may move forward should the funds become available.

Town of Delmar
- Distribution system improvements, mapping and installation of back-up well.
City of Milford
- Treatment plant upgrades.
City of Dover
- Distribution system improvements.
City of Georgetown
- Treatment plant upgrades.
Town of Clayton
- Well rehabilitation.

Forms and Information

Subcontractor
Participation
Form
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Subcontractor
Performance
Form
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Subcontractor
Utilization
Form
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Project Priority List

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Last Updated: Tuesday October 20 2009