A Subrecipient may submit for reimbursement costs incurred for materials and equipment in Subrecipient’s inventory after March 15, 2021, and used for the benefit of the Project after the effective date of the grant agreement, provided the costs would have been allowable if incurred after the effective date of the grant agreement.
No other costs incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement will be paid with funding from this award.
No other costs incurred prior to the effective date of the grant agreement will be paid with funding from this award.
Subrecipients are encouraged but not required to provide a preference for the procurement or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States.
Based on the SLFRF and CPF Supplementary Broadband Guidance published by Treasury, subrecipients receiving a fixed amount subaward are not required to comply with the costs principles and procurement practices of the Uniform Guidance.
The Department is currently distributing amendments to subrecipients, in order to update the Grant Agreement to reflect Treasury's guidance.
Procurement decisions are at the discretion of subrecipients who are responsible for verifying awarded contractors meet the applicable Grant Agreement terms and conditions.
Based on the SLFRF and CPF Supplementary Broadband Guidance published by Treasury, subrecipients receiving a fixed amount subaward are not required to comply with the costs principles and procurement practices of the Uniform Guidance.
The Department is currently distributing amendments to subrecipients, in order to update the Grant Agreement to reflect Treasury's guidance.
Procurement decisions are at the discretion of subrecipients who are responsible for verifying awarded contractors meet the applicable Grant Agreement terms and conditions.
The grant program requires that projects incorporate strong labor standards. The Treasury believes using these practices in construction projects may help to ensure a reliable supply of skilled labor that will minimize disruptions, such as those associated with labor disputes or workplace injuries.
Examples of strong labor standards include project labor agreements and community benefits agreements that offer wages at or above the prevailing rate and include local hire provisions.
Self-certification of the Davis-Bacon Act and a Project Labor Agreement are optional labor standards. However, if subrecipients elect not to implement these practices for their project, they will be required to report enhanced labor information and certifications when completing periodic reporting and submitting requests for reimbursement for labor costs.
The enhanced labor information includes, but may be subject to change in Treasury guidance:
Grant terms and conditions were established by the Treasury as a condition of the federal funding.
Subrecipients are encouraged but not required to provide a preference for the procurement or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States.
Self-certification of the Davis-Bacon Act and a Project Labor Agreement are optional labor standards. However, if subrecipients elect not to implement these practices on their project, they will be required to report enhanced labor information and certifications when completing periodic reporting and submitting requests for reimbursement for labor costs.
Once your request for reimbursement (RFR) is submitted, it will be reviewed by the Department of Administration. The Department may request additional information or supporting documentation from you before approving the RFR.
Once the RFR is approved, payment should be issued within 30 business days.
The Department will provide additional guidance on the request for reimbursement process. Generally, requests for reimbursement will need to be supported with sufficient documentation for the Department to evaluate that costs were incurred consistent with grant terms and conditions. Example documentation includes, but is not limited to:
Notify the Department of Administration about significant anticipated delays as soon as possible and submit a revised Project Schedule for approval.
Due to the State’s deadline to expend the grant funds, projects must be completed and all requests for reimbursement submitted to the Department by September 30, 2026.
Further, as noted in the grant agreement, all cost overruns will be the responsibility of the subrecipient.
Unserved areas where at least 10% of the delivery points (locations) do not currently have access to broadband service of at least 25 Mbps download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed with low latency.
Underserved areas that have no access to broadband service with download speeds greater than 100 Mbps and upload speeds greater than 20 Mbps with low latency.
The ConnectMT program defines a frontier area as an area that lacks connectivity services of less than or equal to 4 Mbps download and 1 Mbps upload.
An ‘unserved area’ is defined by the program as an area that lacks access to low latency service of at least 25 Mbps download and 20 Mbps upload.
Capital expenses are dollar costs to build the network asset (large upfront cost). They can include material, land, labor for construction and connection, engineering, permitting, upgrades and replacements, and construction equipment.
Non-capital expenses (Operational Expenses) are the day-to-day (ongoing) cost to run and maintain a network to provide services. They can include power, network maintenance, middle mile and/or core Internet transit fees (if any), sales and marketing, customer support, rent, and other business operation expenses.