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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Additional Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review of Fish Screen Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 28, 2013 and posted on Aug 28, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,844,460.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
- This requirement is posted as a Notice of Intent to Award to West Stanislaus Irrigation District
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Additional Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review of Fish Screen Project" is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement specifically to the West Stanislaus Irrigation District. It is not an open, competitive funding opportunity and does not invite proposals from other applicants. The award is being made under the authority of the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CFDA 15.512; PL 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21)), which supports fish and wildlife measures along with improved water management and conservation in the Central Valley Project area. The Bureau of Reclamation states that the decision not to compete the agreement is at the government discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
In terms of funding, the estimated total value of the cooperative agreement is $3,844,460, with Reclamation contributing $1,244,460 in Fiscal Year 2014. The listing indicates cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to provide non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as part of the overall project financing. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding, uses a cooperative agreement instrument (implying substantial federal involvement in project direction or oversight), and falls under an environmental activity category. Only one award was expected, consistent with the fact that it is targeted to a single district.
The purpose of the project is to carry out additional analysis and, most importantly, environmental review of alternative fish screen sites. Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce fish entrainment and improve fish passage and protection, so the work here is aimed at evaluating different siting options and moving toward a compliant, constructible design. The scope is framed as "Additional Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review," suggesting this is a refinement or continuation of prior planning work rather than a brand-new concept.
The stated objectives outline the practical work to be funded. First, the project will provide project management and administrative services to keep the effort organized, scheduled, and properly documented. Second, it will conduct agency coordination and subcommittee meetings, bringing together participating entities such as regulatory and resource agencies, landowners, and contractors, which is often necessary to resolve site constraints, access issues, design requirements, and permitting pathways. Third, the project will complete environmental compliance and permitting, indicating preparation of the needed environmental review and coordination to obtain authorizations required for construction. Fourth, it will develop preliminary design work for the fish screen alternatives so that impacts, costs, and feasibility can be evaluated with real engineering detail. Fifth, it includes a Design, Estimating, and Construction (DEC) review, a step used to validate that design concepts are realistic, cost estimates are sound, and constructability issues are addressed early. Finally, the project will incorporate refuge flood and ecosystem objectives into the final design, meaning the selected fish screen approach is expected to be compatible with broader habitat, refuge management, and flood-related goals rather than focusing narrowly on the screen structure alone.
Key administrative details show the funding opportunity number as R13AS20038, with a posted date of August 28, 2013, and a closing date of September 10, 2013, followed by an archive date of September 11, 2013. The eligible applicant type is listed as "special district governments," but the eligibility note makes clear this particular posting is a notice of intent to award to West Stanislaus Irrigation District only. Award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which commonly appears on notices that are not structured as competitive solicitations with fixed minimums or maximums for applicants to request.
For questions, the point of contact is Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at lhenderson@usbr.gov. The announcement also notes that anyone having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact the same person, reinforcing that this is primarily a formal public notice rather than a call for applications.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Additional Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review of Fish Screen Project."
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The notice is from the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region).
Is this an open, competitive grant that other organizations can apply for?
No. This is a notice of intent to award a cooperative agreement to a specific entity and it does not invite proposals from other applicants.
Who is the intended recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The intended recipient is the West Stanislaus Irrigation District.
Why is the Bureau of Reclamation not competing this agreement?
The notice states the decision not to compete is at the government discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
What is the legal authority for making this award?
The award is being made under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (PL 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21)).
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.512.
What is the overall purpose of the project being funded?
The purpose is to perform additional engineering analysis and, most importantly, environmental review of alternative fish screen sites, supporting progress toward a compliant and constructible design.
What are fish screens generally used for in projects like this?
Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce fish entrainment and improve fish passage and protection. In this project, the work focuses on evaluating alternative sites and related design considerations.
Is this project new, or a continuation/refinement of prior work?
The scope is described as "Additional Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review," which indicates it is likely a refinement or continuation of prior planning work rather than a brand-new concept.
What type of funding opportunity is this (mandatory or discretionary)?
The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding.
What type of award instrument will be used?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which implies substantial federal involvement in project direction and/or oversight.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is listed under an environmental activity category.
What is the estimated total value of the cooperative agreement?
The estimated total value is $3,844,460.
How much funding is Reclamation contributing, and in what fiscal year?
Reclamation is contributing $1,244,460 in Fiscal Year 2014.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The listing indicates cost sharing or matching is required, meaning the recipient is expected to provide non-federal funds or in-kind contributions as part of the overall project financing.
How many awards were expected under this notice?
Only one award was expected, consistent with the posting being targeted to a single district.
What are the main objectives or tasks described for the project?
The stated objectives include:
- Providing project management and administrative services
- Conducting agency coordination and subcommittee meetings
- Completing environmental compliance and permitting
- Developing preliminary design work for fish screen alternatives
- Performing a Design, Estimating, and Construction (DEC) review
- Incorporating refuge flood and ecosystem objectives into the final design
What does "environmental compliance and permitting" mean in this context?
It refers to preparing the needed environmental review and coordinating to obtain authorizations required for construction, as described in the project objectives.
What is included in the preliminary design work for alternatives?
The project includes preliminary design work for fish screen alternatives so that impacts, costs, and feasibility can be evaluated with real engineering detail.
What is a DEC review, as referenced in this notice?
DEC stands for Design, Estimating, and Construction review. The notice describes it as a step to validate that design concepts are realistic, cost estimates are sound, and constructability issues are addressed early.
What does it mean to incorporate "refuge flood and ecosystem objectives" into the final design?
It means the selected fish screen approach is expected to align with broader habitat, refuge management, and flood-related goals rather than focusing only on the fish screen structure.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R13AS20038.
When was the notice posted?
The posted date is August 28, 2013.
What is the closing date listed for the notice?
The closing date is September 10, 2013.
When was the notice archived?
The archive date is September 11, 2013.
Who is listed as the eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is listed as "special district governments."
If "special district governments" are eligible, can other special districts apply?
No. Even though the eligible applicant type is listed broadly, the eligibility note makes clear this posting is a notice of intent to award to West Stanislaus Irrigation District only.
Why do the award ceiling and award floor show as 0?
Award ceiling and floor are both listed as 0, which commonly appears on notices that are not structured as competitive solicitations with fixed minimums or maximums for applicants to request.
Who is the point of contact for questions?
The point of contact is Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist.
What is the contact email address provided in the notice?
The email address is lhenderson@usbr.gov.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice states that anyone having trouble accessing the full announcement electronically should contact Leanne Henderson at lhenderson@usbr.gov.
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