Opportunity Information: Apply for R14AN20014
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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "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 Jul 17, 2014 and posted on Jul 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 1, 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 $1,244,460.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Not open for application submissions
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation announced its intent to fund a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement for an effort called the Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review of Fish Screen Project (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20014). The planned recipient is the West Stanislaus Irrigation District, and the award authority comes from the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CFDA 15.512; Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21)), which supports fish and wildlife measures and improved water management and conservation in the Central Valley Project area. Even though it appears in a grants listing, the notice is explicitly not a request for proposals and is not open for application submissions.
The core purpose of the agreement is to complete additional engineering analysis and environmental review focused on evaluating alternative sites for fish screens. Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce entrainment of fish into canals or pumping facilities, so the emphasis here is on selecting and advancing screen site options in a way that meets environmental compliance requirements and can move forward into design and permitting.
The project objectives are laid out as a set of practical deliverables that span planning through design readiness. These include overall project management and administrative support; structured coordination with participating entities through agency coordination and subcommittee meetings (specifically calling out agencies, landowners, and contractors); environmental compliance work and permitting; preliminary engineering design; geotechnical investigations to characterize site conditions relevant to constructability and long-term performance; and preparation of a final design package. In other words, the work is meant to close gaps in analysis, document environmental impacts and alternatives, and generate the technical basis needed to proceed toward implementation.
In funding terms, the notice describes an estimated total agreement value of $3,844,460, with Reclamation contributing $1,244,460 in fiscal year 2014. The listing also shows an estimated total funding amount of $1,244,460 for the opportunity as posted, with an award floor of $1,244,460 and an award ceiling of $1,500,000, and it notes that cost sharing or matching is required. The opportunity was posted July 17, 2014, with a closing date of August 1, 2014, and it was archived August 2, 2014; however, those dates function more as administrative milestones for the notice of intent rather than a competitive submission window.
Finally, the announcement states that Reclamation is proceeding under an internal policy basis (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)) that allows the government to decide not to compete this financial assistance action, and it emphasizes that this determination is solely at the government’s discretion. Anyone needing clarification was directed to contact Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, at rlowry@usbr.gov, and the notice indicates he can also assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation notice of intent to fund a single, non-competitive cooperative agreement for the project titled "Engineering Analysis and Environmental Review of Fish Screen Project" (Funding Opportunity Number R14AN20014).
Is this a competitive grant that organizations can apply for?
No. The notice is explicitly not a request for proposals and is not open for application submissions, even though it appears in a grants listing.
Who is the planned recipient of the cooperative agreement?
The planned recipient is the West Stanislaus Irrigation District.
Why is the award being made without competition?
The announcement states Reclamation is proceeding under an internal policy basis (Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4)) that allows the government to decide not to compete this financial assistance action. The notice also emphasizes the determination is solely at the government's discretion.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to complete additional engineering analysis and environmental review focused on evaluating alternative sites for fish screens, with the intent to support environmental compliance and progress toward design and permitting.
What are fish screens, in the context of this project?
Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce entrainment of fish into canals or pumping facilities. Here, the work is focused on selecting and advancing fish screen site options.
What kinds of work or deliverables are included in the project?
The project objectives are described as practical deliverables spanning planning through design readiness, including:
- Project management and administrative support
- Agency coordination and subcommittee meetings involving participating entities (specifically agencies, landowners, and contractors)
- Environmental compliance work and permitting
- Preliminary engineering design
- Geotechnical investigations to characterize site conditions relevant to constructability and long-term performance
- Preparation of a final design package
What does "environmental compliance work and permitting" refer to in this notice?
The notice describes environmental compliance work and permitting as part of the deliverables needed to evaluate alternatives, document environmental impacts and options, and support moving forward toward implementation.
What does "engineering analysis" focus on?
The engineering analysis is described as additional analysis needed to evaluate alternative fish screen sites and develop the technical basis to proceed into design and permitting, including preliminary engineering design and geotechnical investigations.
What is meant by "evaluating alternative sites for fish screens"?
Based on the notice, the work includes analyzing and comparing potential locations for fish screens and completing the associated engineering and environmental review needed to select and advance site options.
What is a "final design package" in this context?
The notice lists preparation of a final design package as a deliverable. In context, it is part of building design readiness after completing engineering analysis, environmental review, and related investigations.
What is the estimated total value of the agreement?
The notice describes an estimated total agreement value of $3,844,460.
How much funding is Reclamation contributing in fiscal year 2014?
Reclamation is contributing $1,244,460 in fiscal year 2014, as stated in the notice.
What total funding amount is shown on the posted opportunity listing?
The listing shows an estimated total funding amount of $1,244,460 for the opportunity as posted.
What are the award floor and award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
The listing notes an award floor of $1,244,460 and an award ceiling of $1,500,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. The notice states that cost sharing or matching is required.
What is the legal authority for this award?
The award authority cited is the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (CFDA 15.512; Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21)).
What does the cited authority support, according to the notice?
The notice states the authority supports fish and wildlife measures and improved water management and conservation in the Central Valley Project area.
What are the key dates listed on the notice?
The opportunity was posted on July 17, 2014, with a closing date of August 1, 2014, and it was archived on August 2, 2014.
Do the posted closing and archive dates indicate an application submission window?
No. The notice explains that, while dates appear in the listing, this announcement is not a request for proposals and is not open for application submissions. The dates function as administrative milestones for the notice of intent rather than a competitive submission window.
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The announcement describes the planned award as a cooperative agreement.
Who can be contacted for clarification or access issues?
Questions or clarification requests were directed to Robert Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, at rlowry@usbr.gov. The notice also indicates he can assist if there are issues accessing the full announcement electronically.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R14AN20014.
Where does this project take place, based on the notice?
The notice ties the award authority to the Central Valley Project area (through the Central Valley Project Improvement Act) and describes the effort as supporting measures in that broader Central Valley Project context.
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