WIIN SUDC Safe Drinking Water Grant Program

The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking a technical assistance provider to help small, underserved, and disadvantaged communities (SUDCs) in Colorado achieve and maintain compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA). The provider will work with each community to develop business, administrative, and operational processes to support long-term success. The scope of work includes increasing technical, managerial, and financial (TMF) capacity, correcting compliance issues, and developing TMF goals for system long-term compliance. • The provider will participate in professional development events to support system capacity development and outreach. • The provider will provide monthly updates and prepare and submit quarterly and final reports. • The CDPHE will provide system referrals of eligible communities on an as-needed basis. • The contract will be for a period of one year, with the option to renew for up to four additional years, not to exceed five years total. • The total budget for the project is not expected to exceed $200,000 over the five-year period.