New Mexico Recycling and Illegal Dumping Alliance

RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

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CERTIFICATION THAT APPLICANT COMMUNITY HAS NOT RECEIVED DIRECT DOE ARRA ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANT (EECBG) FORMULA-ELIGIBLE GRANT FUNDS (PLEASE CHECK )

YES, HAVE RECEIVED EECBG FORMULA-ELIGIBLE MONIES (AND THUS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THIS PROGRAM)

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1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT (10 POINTS)

DIRECTIONS: 100 word maximum Please respond to the following bullets:  Clearly describe the project, location for recycling center, and what you intend to achieve.  What collection methods will be used? Roll-off or trailers? Or both? Please describe.  Funding only supplies a limited number of collection containers. Please detail your long-term vision and goals to ensure surrounding communities and all of your community drop-offs get collection containers. If possible list all possible spoke communities in the region.

WHAT TYPE OF MATERIAL(S) WILL BE RECYCLED USING THIS GRANT FUNDING?  ALL THAT APPLY Old Corrugated Cardboard (OCC) Aluminum Tin Plastic #1 Bottles Plastic #2 Bottles Mixed paper (ONP #7) RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

DESCRIBE THE LOCATION OF THE PROPOSED FACILITY. IS IT A PERMITTED LANDFILL OR TRANSFER STATION? IS THERE 3- PHASE POWER AT YOUR SITE - HOW FAR IS POWER TO PROPOSED BUILDING SITE? IS THE HUB LOCATION CENTRALLY LOCATED TO THE REGION TO BE SERVED? DESCRIBE CURRENT ACTIVITIES REGARDING SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING AT THE LOCATION. HOW MANY STAFF CURRENTLY AT THIS LOCATION?

DESCRIBE ANY NEW JOBS THAT WILL BE CREATED BY THIS PROJECT. ALSO, DESCRIBE ANY JOBS THAT WILL BE RETAINED BY THIS PROJECT. PLEASE INCLUDE NUMBER OF JOBS CREATED/RETAINED, AND THE ANTICIPATED AMOUNT OF HOURS DEDICATED TO THIS PROJECT. RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

2. QUALIFICATIONS AND ABILITY (20 POINTS) DIRECTIONS 50-100 words It is suggested that applicants consider the following questions to describe the need and urgency of the proposed project:  Do you have staff that will be able to commit to the project that can oversee recycling center procurement, construction, installation and operations?  Will additional staff be needed? Do you have the ability to hire new staff if needed?  List equipment you have to use for this project (fork-lift, skid-steer, collection containers, etc.)  Describe previous solid waste grant projects, detailing how you successfully completed the grant.  Describe experience implementing new programs for your community.  Detail your ability to meet quarterly and annual reporting requirements.  Has your community overseen federal or ARRA grant projects and are they familiar with requirements?

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEED AND URGENCY FOR THE PROJECT RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

3. PROJECT WORK PLAN (15 POINTS)

DIRECTIONS: Please complete following table with Responsible Team Members, In-Kind Dollars with Explanation of what the in-kind is representing, Deadline for Completion and add in any other relevant Notes.

Task Responsible Grant/Award In-Kind Deadline for Notes Team Dollars (incl. labor, Completion Member(s) Amount equipment use, site grading) Conditional Award NMRC $309,820 November Made 30, 2010 Ensure Future Registration information at Recycling Facility www.recyclenewmexico.com Operator Staff Are Registered for December 7-9, 2010 RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Recycling Certification Course Complete Historic NMRC will assist Preservation Act requirements for site Complete NEPA NMRC will assist and/or EA requirements Complete award contract Bid Out Building Contractors for Construction of Recycling Center (Design/IFB Provided by NMRC) Complete Solid NMRC will provide template Waste Management Plan Ensure contractor NMRC will assist meets Davis-Bacon, Buy American & Suspended/Debarred Requirements Receive Selected Contractor Final Approval from NMRC Before Contracting Prepare Site For Detail estimated inkind costs Construction Construct Building $85,000 Please note if any electrical, concrete, labor, oversight or other work will be provided inkind Ensure MOAs in NMRC can assist with MOA place with templates for these participating spoke agreements communities in regard to collection trailer/container logistics

Procure Horizontal Baler & Conveyor Using Provided GSA/ Price Agreement $89,070 Contract/RFP Specifications Install Baler and Part of monies Conveyor above Procure Other $40,000 Please detail requested Recycling Center equipment. Equipment (e.g. fencing, forklift, other items as approved) Procure Collection $90,000 Trailers or Roll-Offs Using Provided GSA/ Price Agreement Contract/RFP Specifications Procure Signage for $5,750 NMRC can provide signage Recycling Center and design work, verbage, RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

Collection Containers graphics, etc Submit Final Latest date for submittal is Reimbursement June 30, 2011 Request & Report Receive Safety and Operation Training on Baler Operations from NMRC Develop Recycling Education Program and Materials In Partnership With NMRC Launch Recycling Center Operations Provide Quarterly Reporting Until August 8, 2013

DIRECTIONS 50-100 words It is suggested that applicants consider the following questions to describe the ability of your community to implement the proposed project:  Describe your community’s procurement process (three bid process, sole source, GSA, state price agreement)?  Describe your community's ability and experience to efficiently construct a recycling center building and meet the June 30, 2011 deadline for completion?  Training of employees, safety programs, etc.

DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION QUALIFICATIONS RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

4. REGIONAL INVOLVEMENT & PROJECT IMPACT (25 POINTS) DIRECTIONS 100 words It is suggested that applicants consider the following questions to describe the regional partnerships and working relationships of the proposed project:  Describe any existing regional partnerships. It is required that to serve as a regional hub, that you work with and provide recycling processing for communities in your area.  Does your community have a track record of working well with regional communities on other solid waste or utility projects?  Are there any existing MOU’s in place with surrounding communities RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

for other solid waste services? It is STRONGLY recommended to provide Letters of Support from targeted partners and spoke communities to exhibit strength of your community relations and dedication to working regionally. Please add Letters of Support as attachments to this application (letters are addressed to the applying hub).  What is the total population of people to be served by the implementation of this program?  How many communities will be served and which ones (please detail which counties, cities, towns, villages, pueblos, tribes, nations)  Describe the impact you will create for your region as a recycling center hub.

DESCRIPTION OF THE REGIONAL INVOLVEMENT AND PROJECT IMPACT FOR THE PROJECT

5. NEED AND URGENCY FOR THE PROJECT (10 POINTS) DIRECTIONS 50-100 words It is suggested that applicants consider the following questions to describe the need and urgency of the proposed project:  Is there any existing recycling in your area - please describe?  How will this project increase access to recycling to the region?  Would increased recycling opportunities of identified materials occur if this funding was not offered? RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEED AND URGENCY FOR THE PROJECT

6. ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT (20 POINTS)

DIRECTIONS: 100 word maximum It is suggested that applicants consider the following questions to demonstrate organizational commitment to the proposed project:  How will this project succeed and continue after grant funds are expended (fiscal resources)?  Has the applicant proven sustainability with any other program(s)? RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

 What type of long-term recycling program planning and communication and education activities will sustain this project?  Are you willing to develop or have a community stakeholder committee to support this program?  Is there a COG in place to assist in the planning and implementation of the regionalized program?

DESCRIPTION OF THE COMMITMENT OF YOUR ORGANIZATION TO THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROJECT RECYCLING CENTER HUB DEVELOPMENT NM RECYCLING COALITION ARRA GRANT PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FORM

CERTIFICATION

IS THERE PENDING LITIGATION OR OTHER CONTINGENT LIABILITIES THAT HAVE A BEARING ON THIS PROJECT OR APPLICATION? __YES __NO (IF "YES", EXPLAIN BELOW)

HAVE ALL PARCELS OF LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY NECESSARY FOR COMPLETION OF THIS PROJECT BEEN PURCHASED, LEASED, OR OTHERWISE ACQUIRED BY THE APPLICANT? __YES __NO (IF "NO", EXPLAIN BELOW)

I, the undersigned, do hereby certify that I am an authorized agent of the applicant. (“Authorized agent” means a Mayor; City or County Manager; Chairman of County Commission).

I attest that I have the legal authority to sign for our organization’s financial and personnel commitment to this grant proposal.

If a grant is awarded as a result of this application, we will comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations and requirements.

I understand that funds provided under this grant must be expended in full by June 30, 2011.

To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in this application is accurate and complete.

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