The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help registered state basic agencies (RSBAs) with the administration of Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements for ARC-funded construction projects. Who should read this?This document is a working tool for RSBA staff to…

What is BABA?  The Build America, Buy America Act, part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (2021). It requires that iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in federally funded infrastructure projects be produced in the United States, unless a waiver applies.  Does BABA apply to…

The manual, templates and resources on this page were created to help current and prospective grantees comply with Build America, Buy America (BABA) preference requirements on ARC-funded construction projects.   Step 1: Review the Checklist Are you planning a construction project? Or are you a current grantee with an RSBA-administered construction project? Review the checklist that best suits your situation; it will help you navigate…

The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) is a federal law to help strengthen American manufacturing and build stronger domestic supply chains. It says that when the federal government helps pay for a public infrastructure project, the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials built into that project must…

This document is intended to provide applicants and grantees with an overview of required policies and procedures that funding recipients (both grantees and subrecipients) must have in place prior to receiving ARC funds. It is the responsibility of all prospective grant recipients to develop policies and procedures in accordance with…

All applicants requesting ARC investment funding for construction projects should refer to this template to develop a complete project application. Applicants should follow the template when drafting an application for submission to their ARC State Program and/or reference the document prior to developing an application for direct submission into Pathways,…

All applicants requesting ARC investment funding for non-construction projects should refer to this template to develop a complete project application. Applicants should follow the template when drafting an application for submission to their ARC State Program and/or reference the document prior to developing an application for direct submission…