IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE AMERICAN RECOVERY & REINVESTMENT ACT

Agency: Environmental Quality

Information in regards to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) for the State Revolving Fund (SRF) and the Drinking Water Revolving Fund (DWRF) are included in the following links. 

Questions should be directed the Revolving Loan Section at 517-373-2161.  This page will be updated as information is available. SRF ARRA Information DWRF ARRA Information 

Frequently Asked Questions about Ongoing Requirements Under ARRA  

The ARRA requires that all SRF/DWRF loan recipients obtain a Data Universal Numbering System (D-U-N-S) number from Dun & Bradstreet.

• Getting a DUNS Number 

Implementation of Buy American Provisions of the ARRA 

• De Minimis Content Waiver 
• Waiver for Refinanced Projects 
• Pre February 10, 2009 Bid Solution Waiver 

ARRA Contract Boilerplate 
       Construction Contract Boilerplate for ARRA
       (Buy American & Davis-Bacon Act Requirements) (Word) (PDF)

Davis-Bacon/Labor Standards Provisions

• Davis Bacon Act Guidance for SRF & DWRF Loan Recipients 
• Labor Standards Interview Form(Adobe PDF fillable form)

All SRF/DWRF loan projects using ARRA funding must have signage at the construction site(s) bearing the federal ARRA logo.  The signage must include the Michigan ARRA logo as well.  These logos can be found at:  

• United States ARRA LogoPlease right click on the image to save the file, or you can go to the www.Recovery.gov to download higher resolution logos.  T he White House has published General Guidelines for Emblem and Logo Applications, Version 1.0.  Please refer to these guidelines whenever you are using the federal Recovery logo.  
• Michigan ARRA LogoPlease right click on the image to save the file.  Communities will need to  read and post the terms of use with the logo at your construction sites.  Michigan Economic Recovery Office Logo Terms of Use. 

Recipients of SRF and DWRF loans supported by ARRA funds, and their contractors/service providers, are strongly encouraged to post any job opportunities created in connection with ARRA assistance in the Michigan Talent Bank.  

Guidance on ARRA Green Project Reserve

• CWSRF Project Descriptions and Examples for Green Project Reserve 
  • Guidance on Energy Efficiency Business Case for Wastewater Pumping Systems for ARRA Green Project Reserve  
• DWSRF Project Descriptions and Examples for Green Project Reserve 
  • Drinking Water Revolving Fund American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Green Reserve Qualification Template  

• CWSRF/DWSRF Green Qualification Status  

ARRA Section 1607(a)2 Governor's Certification 

ARRA Section 1511 Certifications

• 2nd Qtr FY 2009 Certification 
• 3rd Qtr FY 2009 Certification 
• 4th Qtr FY 2009 Certification 
• 1st Qtr FY 2010 Certification 

Federal American Recovery & Reinvestment Act Web Page