This action provides funding in the amount of $220,536 to city of blackshear to implement its project to complete school drinking water improvements as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded a $220,536 Cooperative Agreement to the City of Blackshear under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on May 1, 2025, to implement school drinking water improvements. The award funds the execution and implementation of two project phases: Phase 1 encompasses design and bidding activities, while Phase 2 involves construction of a deep well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank. The city will procure an engineering firm to provide design and bidding services as well as construction observation and project management, including contractor performance oversight, inspections, change order preparation, payment approval, and required documentation.

Upon completion by December 31, 2029, the project will deliver a newly constructed deep well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank designed to provide safe drinking water and reliable water infrastructure that meets or exceeds applicable water safety, water pressure, and fire protection regulations. The intended beneficiaries are residents of the City of Blackshear, Georgia. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement.

This action provides funding in the amount of $220,536 to city of blackshear to implement its project to complete school drinking water improvements as directed in the 2024 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 two phases: phase 1 design and bidding and phase 2 construction of deep well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank. Workplan activities consist of: the procurement of an engineering firm for the engineering (design and bidding) and construction observation (management of contractor performance, inspections, preparation of change orders, approval of contractor's request for payments, reports and documentation and baba documentation) of the later phases involving construction of the deep well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include design and construction of a deep well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank. The expected outcomes include completion of a new well and hydro-pneumatic water storage tank that will provide safe drinking water and reliable water infrastructure that meets or exceeds all rules and regulations regarding water safety, water pressure and necessary fire protection. The intended beneficiaries include residents of the city of blackshear, georgia.