This agreement provides funding to town of rico to implement its project to design a treatment plant as directed in the 2022 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8 awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $1,580,190 to the Town of Rico under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on May 30, 2025. The award supports the design phase of a critical wastewater infrastructure project directed through the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The Town of Rico will execute a comprehensive wastewater infrastructure design project with a completion deadline of November 13, 2026, delivering design documents for both a collection system and wastewater treatment plant facility.

The project scope encompasses geotechnical investigations, surveying, permitting activities, and design work necessary to advance the facilities to the construction phase. Additionally, the recipient will conduct project communications, coordination meetings, and administrative management throughout the performance period. The anticipated beneficiaries include residents within and downstream of Rico, Colorado. No subawards have been identified for this assistance agreement, with all work to be performed directly by the Town of Rico.

This agreement provides funding to town of rico to implement its project to design a treatment plant 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 wastewater infrastructure design project. Workplan activities consist of design work related to a collection system and wastewater treatment plant. This project consists of communications, coordination, meetings, and project administration and management during the project. Work under the project includes geotechnical investigation and surveying required to support the design of the facilities in the town. Permitting associated with the construction of the facilities will also be included. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include design documents related to a collection system and treatment plant. The expected outcomes include a project ready for the construction phase. The intended beneficiaries include residents within and downstream of rico, CO.