The School District will be prompted to apply for this Phase Grant after an assessment has been completed, a scope of work has been developed, a design has been prepared, the design has been reviewed by SFD staff, and procurement services are now needed.

On February 11, 2010, the U.S. Department of Energy issued a Memorandum of Decision granting nationwide categorical waivers under section 1605 of the Recovery Act (the Buy American Provisions) for fluorescent electronic lighting ballasts, LED traffic lights and signals, and CFL's (with a few exceptions described in the waiver). These categorical waivers go into effect immediately. Click the link above to read the Memorandum of Decision for details.

Owner, Architect, and CM @Risk Design Team certify all aspects of project will comply with building adequacy SFB Rules Document.

Form SFB NC 522-06 is used to calculate the additional costs associated with new school construction projects including the A/E fee, pre-construction services, FF&E, Computers, etc. 

Instructions for the Cost Estimate Cover Sheet, used to summarize the cost estimate for a construction project. 

The School Facilities Division (SFD) does not fund certain construction items if the construction cost exceeds the approved SFD budget.

Contact Name: John Penczar

Job Title: Agency CIO

Phone Number: 602-364-0283

Email Address: [email protected]

Click the link above for instructions on completing the Davis-Bacon Act Requirements for ARRA funded Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Grant Projects.  Click the appropriate link below for document samples which contain detailed instructions on completing the Davis-Bacon Act required forms.

Document Title: 

Davis-Bacon Document Submission Overview

Sample Guide for Prime Contractors

Sample Guide for Second Tier Subcontractors

Sample Guide for Third Tier Subcontractors