ESTIMATED FUNDS | Up to $2,000,000 | ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS | Eligibility depends on the ability of the organization to provide workforce training of individuals for all or part of the following. Letters of Interest must assert whether the organization can or cannot provide training to individuals for the following: - Assist in lead service line replacements.
- Assist in the repair of water mains, water service lines, valves and fire hydrants using hand and power tools.
- Dig ditches and holes.
- Repair and restore streets, sidewalks, alleys and parkways.
- Break asphalt and other pavement, using hydraulic pavement breaker, air hammer, pick and shovel.
- Perform work as needed in the excavation of streets, alleys, curbs and sidewalks, including back-fill and temporary patching.
- Operate and maintain backhoe and heavy equipment, power tools and hand tools.
- Upon possession of a CDL permit, may drive various trucks to transport crew, materials, equipment, and spoils. Loads and unloads trucks as appropriate to work assignment.
- Service, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment machines and attachments.
- Compact excavation trenches using air, gasoline and hydraulic powered compactors.
- Measure distances of excavation sites using tape measure and marks outline of areas to be trenched according to direction of supervisor.
- Cut sections of pipe with a cut-off saw and removes damaged sections from the ditch. Replaces broken pipes and reconnects pipe sections using pipe sleeves or repair clamps. Inspects joints to ensure tightness and seal before backfilling.
- Post and remove temporary street signs and notifies community members of water service disruptions caused by emergency repairs.
- Receive and unload deliveries and supplies.
- Safely operate medium to large vehicles and equipment while pulling short/long trailers up to 10,000 lbs with secured loads.
- Operate other various public works/construction equipment. associated with lead service line replacements, street maintenance, ROW repair and restoration.
- Place and finish concrete, lays and rolls asphalt, set brick pavers.
- Other duties as to be asserted to in the letter.
In addition to the above, the organization will need to meet a program requirement that at least one half of any training class be initially reserved for individuals participating in the integrated framework that is TRANSFORM-NEBRASKA, for those trainees attendance will be coordinated by the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services. | GENERAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS | MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL FOR TRAINING: - Possession of high school diploma or GED.
- Minimum eighteen years of age or older.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions communicated in English.
- Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to pass a basic written test.
Ability to effectively communicate with the public. - Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others.
- Ability to pass a physical test.
- Ability to pass drug and alcohol tests.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK FOR TRAINEES TO DEMONSTRATE:
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: - Possession of (or ability to obtain) a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to obtain a Class B or higher CDL license with applicable endorsements.
| INELIGIBLE ACTIVITIES | Any training activities for an apprentice plumbership except if required by local code. | FUNDING PRIORITY | Prioritization will be given for the following status/activities:
To those organizations that can commit to hosting at least 3 training events before June 30, 2025. | TIMELINE | December 21, 2024 Letters of Interest Submitted.
January 31, 2025
Grant Agreements signed with NDEE | SUBMITTAL PROCESS | Hand deliver, mail, or email a PDF to:
Email:
ndee.srf@nebraska.gov
Deliver:
Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy
245 Fallbrook Blvd, Ste. 100
Lincoln, NE 68521
Mail:
Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy
PO Box 98922
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922 |
Written questions may be submitted to ndee.srf@nebraska.gov or at (402) 471-0155.
1. Letters must be received in NDEE Offices (address above) by the date and time of letter due date indicated above and in the RFP. No late letters will be accepted. No fax letters will be accepted.
2. The content of the letters will be considered final upon submission. It is the applicants responsibility to submit any and all available information. |
