5.0_BABA_Information_&_Forms.pdf

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County of Volusia Community Assistance

121 W. Rich Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

Build America, Buy America (BABA) Information

What is Build America, Buy America (BABA)?

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used for federally funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States, unless otherwise exempt or subject to an approved waiver. This requirement is known as the “Buy America Preference (BAP)”.

When does BABA apply to projects?

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) applies to all federally funded infrastructure projects. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is a federal funding source and BABA would apply for all infrastructure project funded with CDBG. If additional funding sources are being used, the entire project must meet BABA requirements if any federal funding source is being utilized.

What is considered an infrastructure project?

The following are considered infrastructure projects according to BABA:

• Rehabilitation, maintenance, and reconstruction of buildings and real property, including housing

• Construction and repair of public facilities and improvements, such as water, sewer, or other utilities, parks, roads, bridges, sidewalks, homeless shelters, or broadband infrastructure

Do all materials have to be manufactured in the United States?

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is requiring that BABA be met in phases to assist with the current transition. The phases are based on the year the funds were obligated. If you are unsure which fiscal year the funds were obligated for your project, reach out to the city you were awarded by or CDBG@volusia.org.

Obligated Fiscal Year Materials that must follow BABA

FY 2023/24 • Iron

• Steel

FY 2024/25

• Non-ferrous metals

• Lumber

• Plastic- and polymer-based composite building materials, pipes, and tubes

FY 2025/26

• All other plastic- and polymer-based products

• Glass

• Fiber optic cable

• Optical fiber

• Engineered wood

• Drywall

What information is required for BABA reporting?

For Community Development funded infrastructure projects, the following is required:

• BABA Certification form

• Supporting documentation to show that all required materials were produced in the United States o Invoices, receipts, etc.

The form to be completed by the contractor is subject to change as additional information is provided by HUD.

NOTE: Volusia County shall maintain this form and supporting documentation a minimum of five years in the project files for review during monitoring. The contractor must retain a copy of the reports in their files for a minimum of five years after completion of the project.

County of Volusia Community Assistance

121 W. Rich Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

Build America, Buy America (BABA) Pre-Certification This document must be completed and returned from the primary contactor following the pre-construction meeting before work begins. An additional certification must be submitted once work has been completed before final payment will be dispersed. This document may be required from all sub-contractors as well.

Project Name:

Agency Name:

Material Will this material be purchased for the project?

Will the purchased material be produced in the United States?

Manufacturers (List all planned to utilize)

Iron Yes No Yes No

Steel Yes No Yes No

Non-ferrous metals Yes No Yes No

Lumber Yes No Yes No

Plastic- and polymer-based composite building materials, pipes, and tubes

Yes No Yes No

All other plastic- and polymer-based products Yes No Yes No

Glass Yes No Yes No

Fiber optic cable Yes No Yes No

Optical fiber Yes No Yes No

Engineered wood Yes No Yes No

Drywall Yes No Yes No

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information contained here within is true and correct.

Print name:

Signature: Date:

Title:

NOTE: Volusia County shall maintain this form and supporting documentation a minimum of five years in the project files for review during monitoring. The contractor must retain a copy of the reports in their files for a minimum of five years after completion of the project.

County of Volusia Community Assistance

121 W. Rich Avenue DeLand, FL 32720

Build America, Buy America (BABA) Certification This document must be completed and returned from the primary contactor following completion of all on-site work, prior to the final invoice submission. This document may be required from all sub-contractors as well.

Project Name:

Agency Name:

Material Was this material purchase for the specified project?

Was the purchased material produced in the United States?

Manufacturers (List all used)

Iron Yes No Yes No

Steel Yes No Yes No

Non-ferrous metals Yes No Yes No

Lumber Yes No Yes No

Plastic- and polymer-based composite building materials, pipes, and tubes

Yes No Yes No

All other plastic- and polymer-based products Yes No Yes No

Glass Yes No Yes No

Fiber optic cable Yes No Yes No

Optical fiber Yes No Yes No

Engineered wood Yes No Yes No

Drywall Yes No Yes No

Attach supporting documentation (invoices, receipts, etc.) to verify the above information when this form is submitted.

I certify to the best of my knowledge that the information contained here within is true and correct.

Print name:

Signature: Date:

Title: