Lake Champlain Basin Program Seeks Proposals for Build America, Buy America Compliance Consulting
Grand Isle, VT – The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP), a NEIWPCC program partner, seeks services of a qualified consulting firm to review, assess, and ensure compliance of NEIWPCC-LCBP subrecipients for projects supported with the 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act program.
Approximately $75,000 in funding is available to support the awarded project.
The purpose of this funding opportunity is to secure the services of a consultant with experience in compliance with US federal Uniform Grant Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) requirements, including specific experience in compliance with the requirements of the Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act.
Successful proposals should provide examples of the respondent’s approach to ensuring project compliance, and templates for waivers and guidance for federally funded subrecipients. The LCBP anticipates that up to 20 subrecipient organizations may require assistance and certification of compliance.
This grant opportunity is supported by funds awarded to NEIWPCC on behalf of the Lake Champlain Basin Program by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Proposals are due at 5:00 PM EST on June 24, 2026. An informational webinar will be held on June 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM (register here). Applicants will be notified of funding decisions in July 2026, and the awarded project is targeted to begin work in August 2026. More information, including grant guidelines and applications, is available on the Lake Champlain Basin Program’s website at lcbp.org/grants.
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The Patrick Leahy Lake Champlain Basin Program coordinates and funds efforts that benefit the Lake Champlain Basin’s water quality, fisheries, wetlands, wildlife, recreation, and cultural resources. The program works in partnership with federal agencies, state and provincial agencies from New York, Vermont, and Québec, local communities, businesses, and citizen groups. NEIWPCC—a regional commission that helps the states of the Northeast preserve and advance water quality—serves as the primary program administrator of LCBP at the request of the Lake Champlain Steering Committee and administers the program’s personnel, finances, quality management and contracts. NEIWPCC is a program partner of LCBP. For further information, contact the Lake Champlain Basin Program, 54 West Shore Road, Grand Isle, VT at (802) 372-3213 / (800) 468-5227 or visit https://www.lcbp.org/.
