Engagement Opportunities
Upcoming Workshop: Proper Procurement for ARP Non-Competitive Grant Applicants
In anticipation of ARP State Water Infrastructure Grant (SWIG) Program Non-Competitive Grant application approvals and subsequent contracting, TDEC is hosting a series of Non-Competitive Grant Applicant Workshops in December. Only those individuals associated with an ARP Non-Competitive Grant application (e.g., applicant, city or county mayor, grant administrator, finance representative, and contract legal signee, utilities participating in projects on the application, partner entities, and consulting firm(s) interested in participating in the bid process or those that have already been competitive procured) need to attend these workshops.[VJ1] You may use this flyer to share the event information with these individuals.
These workshops will contain specific and timely implementation details to inform applicants on the next steps in the process. Topics will include procurement requirements and a risk assessment overview.
The Grant Applicant Workshops will be conducted virtually and are identical in content. It is therefore only necessary to attend one of the sessions. The sessions will occur at the following dates and times:
Wednesday (12/14): 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CT
- Event Link: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?MTID=m0ef1565f773c88f2fba7932170d75711
- Meeting Number: 2302 482 5516 | Password: WIG121422
- By Phone: +1 415-655-0001 | Access Code: 230 248 25516
Thursday (12/15): 9:00 - 10:30 AM CT
- Event Link: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?MTID=m0e3e49309b231a86087cd0322f4e52b4
- Meeting Number: 2315 616 0133 | Password: WIG121522
- By Phone: +1 415-655-0001 | Access Code: 231 561 60133
Monday (12/19): 1:00 - 2:30 PM CT
- Event Link: https://tn.webex.com/tn/j.php?MTID=md4375e5b9cfe9a4b0c30cbf9c5354506
- Meeting Number: 2315 227 4114 | Password: WIG121922
- By Phone: +1 415-655-0001 | Access Code: 231 522 74114
You may submit questions in advance. Please keep in mind that staff will not be answering questions regarding the Competitive Grant phase or your specific application status during the live sessions.
Non-Competitive Grant Training Materials
Past Engagement Opportunities
TDEC hosted a virtual session (via WebEx) on Friday, October 14 from 10-11 CT/11-12 ET to go over some Frequently Asked Questions and respond to questions live.
Tennessee Infrastructure Scorecard Workshops
TAUD, in partnership with TDEC will be hosting a fourth round of training workshops on the American Rescue Plan. With most systems having completed the Tennessee Infrastructure Scorecard 2.0, focus will be given to the application process for utilities, counties, and cities looking to receive funding through the ARP Grant. Personnel will have the opportunity to ask questions to the TDEC and TAUD team and will be given an overview of the Grant Management Systems portal.
This class will be held in person and through webinar. Interested individuals may register online.
Webinar details will be sent to each registrant.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 7/26/22 | Lextington Utilities 180 Maple Street, Lexintgton |
10am-12pm |
| 7/28/22 | TAUD Training Station 840 Commercial Court, Murfreesboro |
10am-12pm |
| 8/2/22 | First Utility District of Knox County 122 Durwood Rd, Knoxville |
10am-12pm |
For any additional information contact:
John Greer- TAUD p.615-944-3760 e. JohnGreer@taud.org
Ethan Carter- TAUD p. 731-676-1258 e. EthanCarter@taud.org
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
840 Commercial Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37133
Phone: 615.896.9022
Email: TAUD@taud.org
Web: https://www.taud.org
TDEC hosted an update and Q&A session covering the ARP Non-Competitive Grant on Thursday, July 7 from 9-10 am CT.
TDEC held a virtual session on Wednesday, May 4 from 1-2:30 pm CT/2-3:30 pm ET to provide a demonstration and walkthrough of the ARP non-competitive grant application on TDEC’s Grant Management System (GMS). The GMS is the platform that applicants will use to submit their non-competitive grant application. There is no registration required to attend the walkthrough. Please see the information below to access the training session.
TDEC is pleased to host workshops covering the non-competitive grant manual and application. The workshops will cover the grant manual (updated 04/18/2022), grant application requirements and the application review process, and include a demonstration of the grant management system. There will be plenty of opportunity provided to workshop attendees to ask questions. All workshops will present the same information.
These workshops will be held in person around the state to promote engagement. If you are unable to attend in person, TDEC will host one virtual workshop. You may find date, time, and location information for the workshops below. Please register for the workshop that best fits your schedule and location.
Attendance is encouraged but not required to submit a grant application for the non-competitive grant program.
- View the slides for the Non-Competitive Grant workshops
- View the recording of the virtual Non-Competitive Grant workshop
April 2022 Workshop Details
In Person Workshops
| Date | Location | Facility | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2022 (Monday) |
Cookeville | Upper Cumberland Development District | 1104 England Dr. Cookeville, TN 38506 |
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT |
| April 6, 2022 (Wednesday) |
Columbia | Columbia State Community College Clement Humanities Building |
(main campus) 1665 Hampshire Pike Columbia, TN |
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT |
| April 7, 2022 (Thursday) |
Clarksville | Austin Peay State University Morgan University Center |
601 College St. Clarksville, TN 37044 |
8:30 am - 12:30 pm CDT |
| April 14, 2022 (Thursday) |
Murfreesboro | Fleming Training Center | 2022 Blanton Dr. Murfreesboro, TN 37129 |
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT |
| Date | Location | Facility | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2022 (Monday) |
Morristown | TCAT | TCAT Morristown 821 West Louise Ave Morristown, TN 37813 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT |
| April 5, 2022 (Tuesday) |
Knoxville | Pellissippi State Community College Goins Building Auditorium |
10915 Hardin Valley Road Knoxville, TN 37933 |
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT |
| April 6, 2022 (Wednesday) |
Johnson City | Boones Creek Christian Church | 305 Christian Church Road Johnson City, TN 37615 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT |
| April 12, 2022 (Tuesday) |
Chattanooga | Chattanooga State Health Science Center BuildingClassroom # 1087 |
4501 Amnicola Hwy Chattanooga, TN |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT |
| Date | Location | Facility | Address | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2022 (Monday) |
Bartlett | TCAT | 3375 Appling Rd Bartlett, TN 38133 |
12:30 pm - 4:30 pm CDT |
| April 12, 2022 (Tuesday) |
Jackson | Jackson Energy Authority (JEA) |
JEA Training Center 320 Highway 45 By-Pass Jackson, TN 38301 |
8:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT |
Virtual Workshop
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2022 (Tuesday) |
Virtual | 12:30 - 4:30 pm CDT |
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts E-mail Notification
TAUD, in partnership with TDEC will be hosting training workshops on the Tennessee Infrastructure Scorecard ver. 2.0. The Scorecard is designed to benchmark technical, operational, managerial, and financial performance of utility systems. Results from the Scorecard identify critical needs in several areas including asset management, water, wastewater, and stormwater. Instructors will provide a comprehensive review of how to complete a Scorecard and interpret the results. We will also cover the advantages of completing a Scorecard, including how results can help demonstrate infrastructure needs for loans or grants.
Attendees should prepare to work in class on their utility’s scorecards. Attendees should bring a laptop computer to work through the online scorecard. Please limit attendees to two per utility.
In addition to in-person, all classes will be offered virtually.
Webinar details will be sent to each registrant.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 2/8/22 | Dyersburg - Professional Development Center 305 College Street, Dyersburg |
10am-3pm |
| 2/10/22 | TAUD Training Station 840 Commercial Court, Murfreesboro |
10am-3pm |
| 2/15/22 | Morristown Utilities Training Center 1087 Doctor M.L.K. Jr Pkwy, Morristown |
10am-3pm |
For any additional information contact:
John Greer- TAUD p.615-944-3760 e. JohnGreer@taud.org
Ethan Carter- TAUD p. 731-676-1258 e. EthanCarter@taud.org
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts
840 Commercial Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37133
Phone: 615.896.9022
Email: TAUD@taud.org
Web: https://www.taud.org
TDEC webinar series covering the Water Infrastructure Investment Plan. TDEC presented the plan, engaged in Q&A, and provided updates. Webinars were recorded and posted below.
Tennessee Association of Utility Districts E-mail Notification - December 3, 3021Tennessee Infrastructure Scorecard Workshop AnnouncementTAUD, in partnership with TDEC will be hosting training workshops on the Tennessee Infrastructure Scorecard ver. 2.0. The Scorecard is designed to benchmark technical, operational, managerial, and financial performance of utility systems. Results from the Scorecard identify critical needs in several areas including asset management, water, wastewater, and stormwater. Instructors will provide a comprehensive review of how to complete a Scorecard and interpret the results. We will also cover the advantages of completing a Scorecard, including how results can help demonstrate infrastructure needs for loans or grants. In addition to in-person, all classes will be offered virtually.
Ethan Carter- TAUD p. 731-676-1258 e. EthanCarter@taud.org |
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Tennessee Association of Utility Districts |
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