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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Anadromous Fish Screen Program Natomas Central Mutual Water Company Prichard 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 Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jul 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,500,000.00 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:
This opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region notice of intent to make a single, non-competitive (sole-source) cooperative agreement award for the Pritchard Lake Diversion Project under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21)). The project focus is environmental protection, specifically installing a fish screen at the Pritchard Lake Diversion to prevent entrainment (fish being pulled into diversion facilities) of federally listed endangered anadromous fish. In practical terms, the funding supports infrastructure intended to reduce harm to migratory fish species that move between freshwater and the ocean, a key concern in Central Valley water operations.
The intended recipient is Natomas Central Mutual Water Company, and the eligible applicant category listed is special district governments. The announcement makes clear that BOR is not seeking competing proposals; it is publishing a notice that it plans to proceed with a sole-source award and that the decision not to compete the assistance is at the government’s discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4). Because it is a cooperative agreement rather than a standard grant, BOR would typically expect substantial federal involvement during the project, such as coordination, oversight, or technical participation as the work is carried out.
Funding details are straightforward and fixed: BOR anticipated one award with both an award floor and ceiling of $1,500,000, meaning the expected award amount was $1.5 million. The program also includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support consistent with the agreement terms. The estimated award date was on or about September 21, 2012, and the period of performance would run from the date of award through September 30, 2014.
From an administrative timeline standpoint, the opportunity was posted July 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2012, and an archive date of August 6, 2012. Even though a closing date is listed, the notice repeatedly emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for competitive applications; it is primarily a public notification tied to the referenced Notice of Intent, Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20028. For questions or help accessing the announcement, the point of contact is Robert S. Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at rlowry@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region Notice of Intent to make a single, non-competitive (sole-source) cooperative agreement award for the Pritchard Lake Diversion Project. It is associated with Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20028.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. The notice states BOR is not seeking competing proposals and plans to proceed with a sole-source award. The notice functions as a public notification rather than a request for competitive applications.
Who is BOR planning to fund under this notice?
The intended recipient is Natomas Central Mutual Water Company.
What type of applicant is listed as eligible?
The eligible applicant category listed is special district governments.
What is the CFDA number and program authority for this award?
The CFDA is 15.512, under the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), Section 3406(b)(21).
What is the purpose or focus of the project?
The project focus is environmental protection. Specifically, it supports installing a fish screen at the Pritchard Lake Diversion to prevent entrainment, meaning to reduce the likelihood that fish are pulled into diversion facilities.
Which fish are intended to benefit from the project?
The project is intended to protect federally listed endangered anadromous fish, meaning migratory fish species that move between freshwater and the ocean.
What kind of infrastructure work is being supported?
The funding supports the installation of a fish screen at the Pritchard Lake Diversion as an infrastructure measure to reduce harm to migratory fish species in Central Valley water operations.
What is the award type: grant or cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement, not a standard grant.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The notice indicates that, because it is a cooperative agreement, BOR would typically expect substantial federal involvement during the project, such as coordination, oversight, or technical participation as the work is carried out.
How many awards does BOR anticipate making?
BOR anticipated making one award.
How much funding is expected?
The anticipated award amount is fixed at $1,500,000. Both the award floor and award ceiling are listed as $1,500,000.
Is there a cost-sharing or match requirement?
Yes. The program includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal funds or eligible in-kind support consistent with the agreement terms.
When was the opportunity posted?
The notice was posted on July 20, 2012.
What are the closing and archive dates listed on the notice?
The original and current closing date is August 5, 2012. The archive date is August 6, 2012.
If there is a closing date, can other applicants still apply?
The notice emphasizes that it is not a solicitation for competitive applications. It is primarily a public notification tied to the Notice of Intent and the referenced funding opportunity number.
What is the estimated award date?
The estimated award date was on or about September 21, 2012.
What is the project period of performance?
The period of performance is from the date of award through September 30, 2014.
Why is BOR allowed to make a sole-source award here?
The notice states that the decision not to compete the assistance is at the government's discretion under Departmental Manual 505 DM2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4).
Who is the point of contact for questions or help accessing the announcement?
The point of contact is Robert S. Lowry, Grants Management Specialist. The email provided is rlowry@usbr.gov.
Which BOR region is associated with this notice?
The notice is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region.
What is the project called?
The project is the Pritchard Lake Diversion Project.
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