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Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis to metropolitan area communities. The Council requires the grantee to provide at least 100% match to the dollars requested. It is expected that only one (1) project will be awarded the grant of $500,000. If a project is awarded this grant, the proposer will be required to enter into either an interagency agreement or contractual arrangement with MCES. This agreement will contain provisions relative to responsibilities as outlined in this Request for Proposal (RFP). PROPOSALS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN August 31, 2018. All questions should be directed to Marcus Bush by email at i.i@metc.state.mn.us or by phone at 651- 602-1166. Proposal Process • Applicants must be communities located in the seven -county metropolitan area that discharge wastewater to the Metropolitan Disposal System (MDS) and pay a Municipal Wastewater Charge (MWC) to the Council. • Applicants have six weeks to submit grant applications. • Metropolitan Council will notify applicants of grant award on or before September 31, 2018. • The successful applicant will be required to submit detailed project work plans and budgets which will be included as exhibits in the standard grant agreements. • The Council encourages all successful applicants to solicit and include Metropolitan Council Underutilized Businesses (MCUB) firms in grant funded activities that MCUB firms can perform. The Council will require grantees to report on the results of these efforts. A list of MCUB firms is available on the Council's website. • No project expenses incurred before agreement execution will be eligible for reimbursement by the Metropolitan Council. • No payments will be made that would cause total compensation to exceed the total grant amount. Proposal Format All Proposals shall contain concise written material and illustrations, if needed. Legibility, clarity, and completeness are essential. All submittals must use 8-1/2" by 11" portrait format but may be supplemented using 8-1/2" by 11" landscape or 11" by 17" illustrations. Twelve -point font shall be used. All submittals must have the following tabbed headings and be limited to the length indicated: • Proposal Transmittal Letter, including o Community name o Designated project representative o Contact information o Expected project cost o Requested grant amount • Value of the Project (3 -page maximum) • Ability to Complete and Manage the Project (2 -page maximum) • Age of Housing (1 -page maximum) • Financial Need (1 -page maximum) Page - 2 1 July 9, 2018 1 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL