This agreement provides funding to mcalester public works authority to implement its project for city of mcalester drinking water improvements as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 awarded a $5 million Cooperative Agreement to the City of McAlester under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement drinking water infrastructure improvements for McAlester. The award was obligated on October 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2027. The project involves construction of approximately 12,200 linear feet of 16-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water main, including mainline connections, service connections, fire hydrant assemblies, isolation gate valves, and necessary highway and railroad bores. No subawards are included in this agreement.

The anticipated outcomes include enhanced water delivery efficiency, improved reliability of the water system, and reduced likelihood of environmental hazards associated with aging water transmission line failures or leaks. The project is expected to generate long-term operational and maintenance cost reductions through the use of durable PVC materials. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the City of McAlester and five rural water districts served by the regional water system. As a Congressionally Mandated Project, this award was designated in the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act and bypasses the competitive solicitation process typical of other EPA grant programs.

This agreement provides funding to mcalester public works authority to implement its project for city of mcalester drinking water improvements as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a drinking water infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of the construction of approximately 12,200 linear feet of 16-inch water main, including mainline connections, service connections, fire hydrant assemblies, isolation gate valves, and necessary highway and railroad bores. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include approximately 12,200 linear feet of 16-inch polyvinyl chloride (PVC) water main and the integration of mainline connections, service connections, fire hydrant assemblies, and isolation gate valves. The expected outcomes include reduced likelihood of environmental hazards associated with leaks or failures in the aging water transmission line, enhanced water delivery efficiency, improved reliability of the water system, and long-term reduction in operational and maintenance costs due to the use of durable PVC materials. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the city of mcalester and the five rural water districts also served by the water system.