Opportunity Information: Apply for AFRP N01 10
Apply for AFRP N01 10
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Antelope Creek, Tehama Wildlife Area, Crossing Repair Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.648 Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 19, 2010 and posted on May 19, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $800,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- There is not an application process for the Antelope Creek, Tehama Wildlife Area, Crossing Repair Implementation project. This is a notice of intent to award Questa Engineering Corporation a grant up to 800,000 under justification 505 DM 2.14 (B2). The Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA Title 34 of Public Law 102 575, Section 3406(b)(1)) authorizes and directs the Secretary of the DOI, in consultation with other State and Federal agencies, Indian tribes, and affected interests, to develop and implement a program which makes all reasonable efforts to at least double natural production of anadromous fish in Central Valley rivers and streams. Questa Engineering is currently under agreement and has analyzed the fish passage problem, designed the remediation, conducted the environmental review, obtained permits, and completed the bid package for implementation of this project. The project to be funded is implementation of the design. Questa Engineering is intimately familiar with the design and environmental regulations incorporated therefore Questa Engineering will provide project continuity to successfully implement the design within the timeframe given. This project is to correct a fish passage issue related to a road crossing on Antelope Creek, tributary to the Sacramento River near Red Bluff, CA. The road crossing is located within the Tehama Wildlife Area administered by the California Department of Fish and Game.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Antelope Creek, Tehama Wildlife Area, Crossing Repair Implementation grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP) award intended to fund the on-the-ground implementation of a fish passage repair at a road crossing on Antelope Creek, a tributary to the Sacramento River near Red Bluff, California. The crossing is located within the Tehama Wildlife Area, which is administered by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG). The overall purpose of the project is to fix an existing barrier or impairment to fish passage so that anadromous fish can move through the stream corridor more effectively, aligning with broader Central Valley fish restoration goals.
This funding falls under CFDA 15.648, the Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program, and it is categorized as a discretionary grant in the natural resources activity area. The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $800,000, with one expected award and no cost sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was May 19, 2010, and the closing date was June 2, 2010, with an archive date of July 2, 2010. While typical competitive grant programs accept applications from multiple eligible entities, this announcement is not structured as an open competition.
Instead, this is a notice of intent to award a sole-source grant to Questa Engineering Corporation, justified under federal policy (referenced as 505 DM 2.14 (B2)). The rationale for selecting Questa Engineering is that the firm had already been working under an existing agreement and had completed the key preparatory steps leading up to construction. Those steps included analyzing the fish passage problem, designing the remediation, conducting environmental review, securing permits, and producing the bid package necessary to solicit and execute construction. Because Questa Engineering developed the design and navigated the environmental and permitting requirements, the agency determined the company was best positioned to provide continuity and ensure the project is implemented correctly and on schedule.
The scope of work funded by this award is primarily implementation management rather than new design or new environmental documentation. The recipient is expected to put the construction contract out for bid, award the contract, and oversee the contractor through completion. This includes ensuring compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, meeting environmental protection requirements specified in permits and environmental documents, coordinating closely with CDFG engineers and the Tehama Wildlife Area manager, verifying that the project is built according to the approved design, and completing contract closeout tasks once construction is finished.
From the federal side, FWS indicates that it does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution. The agency characterizes its role as standard federal stewardship for grant oversight, such as monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested by the recipient. In other words, the recipient is expected to manage the work independently, while FWS maintains the typical oversight responsibilities associated with federal financial assistance to ensure the project stays aligned with grant conditions and program objectives.
The legal and programmatic basis for the work ties back to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), specifically Title 34 of Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1), which directs the Department of the Interior, in consultation with state and federal agencies, tribes, and affected interests, to develop and implement efforts aimed at at least doubling the natural production of anadromous fish in Central Valley rivers and streams. Repairing a fish passage problem at a road crossing is a concrete example of the kind of habitat and migration improvement activity that supports that mandate.
For additional information, the listed point of contact is Brenda Olson, Fish Biologist, reachable by phone at 530-527-3043 or by email at BrendaOlson@fws.gov.
Antelope Creek, Tehama Wildlife Area, Crossing Repair Implementation Grant - FAQs
What is this grant opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program (AFRP) award to fund on-the-ground implementation of a fish passage repair at a road crossing on Antelope Creek, a tributary to the Sacramento River near Red Bluff, California.
What problem is the project trying to solve?
The project is intended to fix an existing barrier or impairment to fish passage at a road crossing so anadromous fish can move through the stream corridor more effectively.
Where is the project located?
The crossing is on Antelope Creek within the Tehama Wildlife Area near Red Bluff, California.
Who manages the land where the crossing is located?
The crossing is located within the Tehama Wildlife Area, which is administered by the California Department of Fish and Game (CDFG).
Which federal program and CFDA number does this funding fall under?
The funding is under CFDA 15.648, the Central Valley Project Improvement (CVPI) Anadromous Fish Restoration Program.
How is the grant categorized?
The notice categorizes it as a discretionary grant in the natural resources activity area.
How much funding is available?
The notice lists an estimated total funding amount of up to $800,000.
How many awards are expected?
The notice indicates one expected award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
Posting date: May 19, 2010. Closing date: June 2, 2010. Archive date: July 2, 2010.
Is this an open, competitive grant opportunity?
No. The announcement is not structured as an open competition. It is a notice of intent to award a sole-source grant.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice of intent identifies Questa Engineering Corporation as the sole-source recipient.
Why is the award being made as a sole-source grant?
The notice explains the sole-source justification is based on federal policy (referenced as 505 DM 2.14 (B2)) and on continuity: Questa Engineering had already completed key preparatory steps leading up to construction, including analysis of the fish passage problem, design of the remediation, environmental review, permitting, and production of the bid package needed to solicit and execute construction.
What is the main purpose of the funded work?
The funded work is primarily implementation management rather than new design or new environmental documentation. The goal is to move the project into construction and complete the repair in line with the approved design and requirements.
What activities is the recipient expected to perform?
Based on the notice, the recipient is expected to: put the construction contract out for bid, award the contract, oversee the contractor through completion, ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, meet environmental protection requirements in permits and environmental documents, coordinate closely with CDFG engineers and the Tehama Wildlife Area manager, verify construction matches the approved design, and complete contract closeout tasks after construction is finished.
Does this grant fund new design work or new environmental documentation?
The notice indicates the scope is focused on implementation management, not new design or new environmental documentation.
What role will the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service play during implementation?
FWS states it does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution. Its role is described as standard federal stewardship for grant oversight, including monitoring performance and providing technical assistance if requested.
How does this project connect to broader fish restoration goals?
The project aligns with Central Valley fish restoration goals by improving fish passage for anadromous fish, supporting efforts aimed at increasing natural production in Central Valley rivers and streams.
What is the legal or programmatic basis referenced for this work?
The notice ties the work to the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CVPIA), specifically Title 34 of Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(1), which directs efforts intended to at least double the natural production of anadromous fish in Central Valley rivers and streams.
Who is the point of contact for additional information?
The listed point of contact is Brenda Olson, Fish Biologist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Phone: 530-527-3043. Email: BrendaOlson@fws.gov.
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