White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Pursuant to the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010, the Bureau of Reclamation, through an Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act contract, is to plan, design, and construct the Rural Water System as defined in said Act.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Federally recognized tribes
As defined in the White Mountain Apache Tribe Water Rights Quantification Act of 2010, the White Mountain Apache Tribe is eligible to assume the planning, design, and construction of the White Mountain Apache Tribe Rural Water System.
Beneficiaries
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White Mountain Apache Tribe
How to Apply
Application Procedure
Initial proposals must contain the information specified in 25 CFR Part 900. Proposals shall be submitted to the applicable Reclamation office with the responsibility for the specific project for which the White Mountain Apache Tribe with responsibility for the specific project which the White Mountain Apache Tribe or Tribe
Award Procedure
Reclamation and the Tribe develop a negotiation schedule and then negotiate the overarching contract/award terms, provisions and conditions based on the requirements of Public Law 93-63 , 25 CFR Part 900, any specific requirements of the project authorizing legislation, and other applicable Federal laws and regulations. Reclamation and the tribe also negotiate an annual funding agreement (AFA), which identifies activities to be performed, funds to be provided, and the method of payment of the initial year of the contract. A final contract agreement is prepared based upon the outcome of the negotiations; attachments include the work plan, budget, tribal resolution, initial AFA, property listing, project schedule, and list of any other applicable provision, terms and conditions.
Contact Reclamation for the range of time when proposals are approved or disapproved.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Public Law 93-638 contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements are authorized for construction and non-construction projects.
Required Documentation
(1) Each ‘638 contract, grant, or cooperative agreement requires project specific authority;
(2) Detailed written technical proposals including background data regarding the tribal client, technical approaches proposed to accomplish the work, scopes of work that separate the work into major tasks, type of personnel to implement the proposals, experience in performing these types of work, timeliness, the levels of cooperation with other parties involved in the proposals, and other information that may be useful for proposal evaluation;
(3) Detailed project cost proposals, including budgets with estimated project costs, including salaries and wages, fringe benefits, travel, equipment, supplies, contracts, and indirect costs, and the values of any in-kind contributions of good and services; and
(4) the awarded ‘638 contract, grant or cooperative agreement must contain an authorization resolution from the White Mountain Apache Tribe.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements