Opportunity Information: Apply for FR LRI 10 026
Apply for FR LRI 10 026
- The DOT/Federal Railroad Administration in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY10 Rail Spur Extension, Greater Ouachita Parish, LA" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 20.320 Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 6, 2013 and posted on Aug 6, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 16, 2013 No Explanation. (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 $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Only the Greater Ouachita Port Commission (GOPC)is eligible to apply for this grant.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FY10 Rail Spur Extension, Greater Ouachita Parish, LA grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number FR LRI 10 026) was a discretionary transportation grant offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), under CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement. The purpose of the funding was to support a specific rail infrastructure expansion project at the Greater Ouachita Port Commission (GOPC) facility in West Monroe, Louisiana, improving the port's ability to move cargo by rail and better connect its existing port assets to rail service.
This opportunity was narrowly targeted: only the Greater Ouachita Port Commission, a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, was eligible to apply. The project site is the port facility located at the intersection of Coleman Avenue and Valley Road. The existing port footprint is described as roughly twenty acres and already includes key intermodal features such as a rail spur with a working apron, about four acres of hard-surface container storage, a pile-supported concrete river dock, a railside/dockside interconnecting access road, and container handling equipment. In 2004, GOPC previously completed construction of a 1,300-foot rail spur with a hard-surface railside working apron, which serves as the foundation for the proposed expansion.
The funded work was focused on extending rail capability by tying new track into the existing spur to increase rail access for transporting cargo at the port. The core construction scope included installing 5,910 feet of additional railroad track along with standard supporting components such as ballast, rail ties, and related track materials and items needed for a functional extension. In practical terms, the project is aimed at expanding on-port rail capacity so freight can be staged and moved more efficiently, reinforcing the port's role as a transportation hub that links river dock operations, container storage, and rail service.
Financially, the grant listed an award ceiling of $2,000,000 with no stated minimum award amount (award floor of $0), and it required cost sharing or matching funds. The announcement was posted and created on August 6, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 16, 2013, and it was later archived on September 15, 2013. For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk, available by phone (1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282) or email (help@grantsolutions.gov) during standard weekday business hours (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FY10 Rail Spur Extension, Greater Ouachita Parish, LA."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is FR LRI 10 026.
Which federal agency offered this grant?
The grant was offered by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
What program or CFDA number is associated with this funding?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 20.320, Rail Line Relocation and Improvement.
What type of grant was this?
It was a discretionary transportation grant.
What was the purpose of the funding?
The purpose was to support a specific rail infrastructure expansion project at the Greater Ouachita Port Commission (GOPC) facility in West Monroe, Louisiana, to improve the port's ability to move cargo by rail and better connect existing port assets to rail service.
Who was eligible to apply?
The opportunity was narrowly targeted: only the Greater Ouachita Port Commission (GOPC), a political subdivision of the State of Louisiana, was eligible to apply.
Was this opportunity open to the public or multiple applicants?
No. Based on the notice, the eligibility was limited to a single entity (the Greater Ouachita Port Commission).
Where is the project located?
The project site is the port facility at the intersection of Coleman Avenue and Valley Road in West Monroe, Louisiana.
What existing infrastructure did the port already have at the site?
The port footprint was described as roughly twenty acres and already included a rail spur with a working apron, about four acres of hard-surface container storage, a pile-supported concrete river dock, a railside/dockside interconnecting access road, and container handling equipment.
What prior rail work had been completed before this grant?
In 2004, GOPC previously completed construction of a 1,300-foot rail spur with a hard-surface railside working apron, and that existing spur served as the foundation for the proposed expansion.
What was the main construction scope funded under this opportunity?
The core scope focused on extending rail capability by tying new track into the existing spur, including installation of 5,910 feet of additional railroad track along with supporting components such as ballast, rail ties, and related track materials and items needed for a functional extension.
What was the practical goal of extending the rail spur?
The project aimed to expand on-port rail capacity so freight could be staged and moved more efficiently, strengthening the port's role in linking river dock operations, container storage, and rail service.
What was the maximum amount that could be awarded?
The listed award ceiling was $2,000,000.
Was there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount was stated; the award floor was listed as $0.
Did the grant require matching funds or cost sharing?
Yes. The opportunity required cost sharing or matching funds.
When was the opportunity posted?
The announcement was posted (and created) on August 6, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date listed was August 16, 2013.
Is the opportunity still active?
No. The opportunity was later archived on September 15, 2013.
Where could applicants get help accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice directed users to the GrantSolutions Help Desk for assistance in accessing the full announcement electronically.
How can the GrantSolutions Help Desk be contacted?
By phone at 1-866-577-0771 or 202-401-5282, or by email at help@grantsolutions.gov.
What were the Help Desk hours?
The Help Desk was available during standard weekday business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern.
What organization and facility were the focus of the project?
The project focused on the Greater Ouachita Port Commission (GOPC) facility and its on-port rail infrastructure that connects port assets to rail service.
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