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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A Pritchard Lake Diversion" 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 5, 2014 and posted on Aug 5, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,669,635.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,669,635.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A - Pritchard Lake Diversion is a discretionary federal financial assistance action from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, focused on natural resources outcomes tied to fish and wildlife protection and improved water management. The agency planned to issue a modification to an existing cooperative agreement (R12AC20042) with Natomas Central Mutual Water Company rather than open a new competitive grant round. The work is authorized under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV) and Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21), which supports projects that conserve and improve conditions for fish, wildlife, and water management in California's Central Valley Project context.
Funding for the modification was estimated at a total of $1,669,635, with Reclamation providing $650,000 in Fiscal Year 2014. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, reflecting that non-federal partners are expected to contribute toward the overall project costs. The listing anticipated a single award and identified eligible applicants as special district governments, consistent with the intended continuation of funding to the existing local water entity already implementing the project.
Two practical reasons drove the modification and the updated funding amount. First, the project scope was split into two phases to align with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) and its ability to contribute financially toward construction. Second, construction cost estimates increased after bids were opened in January 2014, requiring additional funds to cover the higher-than-expected construction pricing. In other words, the action was less about launching a new initiative and more about keeping a partially planned and partnered construction effort on track despite phasing needs and post-bid cost escalation.
This notice was explicitly not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation stated its intent to proceed with a non-competitive modification under Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2)-(4), and emphasized that the government retains discretion on whether to compete the assistance action. Administrative requirements still applied, including System for Award Management (SAM) registration for entities receiving federal assistance. The public posting dates show the notice was posted and created on August 5, 2014, with an original and current closing date of August 19, 2014, and an archive date of August 20, 2014, indicating a short public notice window typical of a non-competitive notice of intent.
For context and follow-up, the funding opportunity number was R14AN20018, titled exactly as "American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A - Pritchard Lake Diversion." Questions were directed to the grants management specialist, Judy A. Hudson, at jhudson@usbr.gov, and the notice referenced SAM resources at www.sam.gov.
FAQs: American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A - Pritchard Lake Diversion (R14AN20018)
What is this funding opportunity?
This notice describes a discretionary federal financial assistance action from the Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) for the "American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A - Pritchard Lake Diversion" (Funding Opportunity Number: R14AN20018). It is focused on natural resources outcomes tied to fish and wildlife protection and improved water management.
Is this a competitive grant where multiple applicants can apply?
No. The notice explicitly states it is not a request for competitive proposals. Reclamation stated its intent to proceed with a non-competitive modification rather than opening a new competitive grant round.
What type of federal award action is Reclamation planning to make?
The agency planned to issue a modification to an existing cooperative agreement (R12AC20042) with Natomas Central Mutual Water Company, instead of issuing a new award under a competitive process.
Who is the intended recipient of the modification?
The planned modification was to an existing cooperative agreement with Natomas Central Mutual Water Company, described as the local water entity already implementing the project.
Who is eligible to apply, based on the notice?
The notice lists eligible applicants as special district governments. However, it also indicates Reclamation intended a single award through a non-competitive modification to an existing agreement.
How many awards were anticipated?
The listing anticipated a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount mentioned in the notice?
The estimated total funding for the modification was $1,669,635.
How much funding was Reclamation providing in Fiscal Year 2014?
Reclamation planned to provide $650,000 in Fiscal Year 2014.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity included a cost-sharing or matching requirement, reflecting that non-federal partners were expected to contribute toward the overall project costs.
Why was the project scope split into phases?
The scope was split into two phases to align with the Sacramento Area Flood Control Agency (SAFCA) and its ability to contribute financially toward construction.
Why did the updated funding amount increase?
Construction cost estimates increased after bids were opened in January 2014. Additional funds were needed to cover higher-than-expected construction pricing.
What are the underlying program and legal authorities for this work?
The work is authorized under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV) and Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21), which supports projects that conserve and improve conditions for fish, wildlife, and water management in California's Central Valley Project context.
What internal policy authority did Reclamation cite for using a non-competitive approach?
Reclamation cited Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2)-(4), and emphasized that the government retains discretion on whether to compete the assistance action.
Does SAM registration apply to this assistance action?
Yes. The notice states that administrative requirements still applied, including System for Award Management (SAM) registration for entities receiving federal assistance. The notice referenced SAM resources at www.sam.gov.
What were the key public notice dates for this opportunity?
The notice was posted and created on August 5, 2014. The original and current closing date was August 19, 2014. The archive date was August 20, 2014.
How long was the public notice window?
Based on the posted dates (August 5, 2014 to August 19, 2014), the notice reflected a short public notice window, consistent with a notice of intent for a non-competitive action.
What is the exact title and opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R14AN20018, titled exactly "American Basin Fish Screen and Habitat Improvement Project Phase 2A - Pritchard Lake Diversion."
Who can be contacted for questions about this notice?
Questions were directed to the grants management specialist, Judy A. Hudson, at jhudson@usbr.gov.
Which federal agency and region are associated with this notice?
The notice is from the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the main purpose of this action in practical terms?
The notice frames this action as a continuation of a partially planned and partnered construction effort. It was intended to keep the project on track by accommodating phasing needs tied to partner funding (SAFCA) and addressing post-bid construction cost increases.
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