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Construction Requirements

Under the Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan program, DEQ issues design loans. That funding can be used for preparation of engineering drawings and specifications for the proposed construction and may include other pre-construction activities. See the Eligibilities web page for more information on design and construction expenses.

Please Note: The requirements and forms below reflect current state and federal rules and orders.

DEQ-approved construction project delivery options

Design, Bid, Build or Construction Management and General contractor alternative contracting process are the only two project delivery methods approved for CWSRF funding.

Design, bid, build guidance and forms

Before advertising the bid, the borrower must complete and submit this form with the draft bid package to DEQ:

Once bidding is complete, the borrower must complete and submit the form below to DEQ prior to accepting the bid.  

With the form, borrower submits any additional completed borrower forms, bidder's completed to be awarded bid package with forms, and other bid related documentation. 

​For Construction Management General Contractor projects, please consult a project officer for more information about the requirements.

Required before CM/GC firm selection

Alternative Bid Process justification:

  • Copy of findings justifying exemption from competitive bidding

  • Approval by governing body of findings approving the exemption

  • Copy of Borrower's legal opinion

CM/GC firm selection request for proposals package

Before or during construction (may be required more than once, as needed):

Guidance and forms for both project delivery methods

Additional guidance and forms

​​​The following are provided as guidance or forms for borrower to complete and retain; these do not need to be submitted to DEQ:


Contact  

Please work closely with the project officer to understand and complete this paperwork. 

View the Clean Water State Revolving Fund contacts on our home page.