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Bay Restoration Fund - Step-by-Step Instructions
Last Update: 7.9.2010Bay Restoration Fund (BRF) Program for Nitrogen-Reducing Pretreatment Units for Septic Systems
Step-By-Step Instructions for Property Owners
Please follow these instructions to apply for the Bay Restoration Fund.
STEP 1: SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION FOR A NITROGEN-REDUCING PRETREATMENT UNIT
You must submit a completed Grant Application for a nitrogen-reducing pretreatment unit.
STEP 2: SUBMIT A PERC APPLICATION
You must fill out a Perc Application and schedule a site visit with the Area Sanitarian to determine whether your property is located in the Critical Area and if your septic system is failing. The perc test may or may not be necessary.
STEP 3: SELECT A BEST AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGY UNIT (BAT) FROM THE FIXED COST SYSTEM OR OBTAIN THREE WRITTEN BIDS FOR INSTALLATION OF A BAT UNIT
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Option 1: Fixed Cost System
Choose one of the two BAT (Best Available Technology) units listed below. The property owner must contact the vendor, enter into a contract for the installation of a unit and submit a copy of the contract to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Sanitary Engineering Program, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis MD 21041.
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HOOT 600 BNR
Local Vendor: Mayer Bros. Inc., 410-796-1434
BAT Unit Price: $12,307
NORWECO SINGULAIR TNT 960
Local Vendor: Back River Pre-Cast, LLC, 410-833-3394
BAT Unit Price: $10,918
Option 2: Owner Selects BAT Unit and Obtains Three Written Bids
The property owner may secure three written bids from a list of pre-qualified, licensed Disposal System Contractors. Property owners are encouraged to research the different units and select a BAT unit most suitable for their individual and household needs.
Written bids must itemize the purchase cost of the BAT unit, the cost of BAT installation, and the cost of a five-year operation and maintenance service contract. All written bids must be submitted to the Department of Health. The Department of Health reserves the right to evaluate and reject any written bid based on the purchase, installation, and five-year operation and maintenance cost of the BAT unit. If the property owner chooses a contractor other than the low-bid contractor, the property owner is responsible for paying the cost difference between the two bids.
The property owner must indicate which BRF contractor was selected by signing that contractors written bid. Written bids must be submitted to the Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Sanitary Engineering Program, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401.
STEP 4: SIGN AND RETURN THE BAY RESTORATION FUND GRANT AGREEMENT
A Bay Restoration Fund Grant Agreement will be mailed to you once the Department of Health reviews the written bids. The agreement is a legal document that is recorded in Anne Arundel County Land Records against your property deed. The agreement must be signed in front of Department of Health staff or a notary public and must be returned within 30 days of receiving written bids.
STEP 5: WAIT FOR CERTIFICATE OF QUALIFICATION
Bay Restoration grant funds are administered on a first come, first served basis. Individual grants are awarded based on an applicant's meeting the programs eligibility requirements and the availability of BRF funds. A waiting list will be created if the number of eligible projects exceeds the availability of funds.
Based on the availability of funds, the Department of Health will send you and your contractor a Certificate of Qualification. The Certificate of Qualification certifies that Bay Restoration funds are available for the installation of a BAT unit on your property. The BAT unit must be installed within 45 days of receiving the Certificate of Qualification. Extensions are granted at the discretion of the Department of Health and are subject to the availability of BRF funds.
STEP 6: SCHEDULE INSTALLATION OF THE BAT UNIT
Schedule the installation of the BAT unit with the selected contractor. Your contractor is responsible for applying for a County permit to install the BAT unit and notifying the Department of Health 48 hours prior to BAT installation. The grant does not cover the cost of the County permit fee, which is the responsibility of the property owner. The Department of Health and a manufacturer representative will inspect the BAT unit to ensure it complies with manufacturer and County requirements.
STEP 7: VENDOR OR CONTRACTOR PAYMENT
The selected contractor or approved vendor must submit an invoice to the Department of Health for payment. Payment will be made to the approved contractor or vendor based on the grant award.
For more information, contact:
Sanitary Engineering Program
Bureau of Environmental Health
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
410-222-7324
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, 3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, Maryland 21401, 410-222-7095