Opportunity Information: Apply for NWP 12 0001
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- The Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Installation and Maintenance of Fish Monitoring Hardware at Leaburg and Walterville Fish passage Facilities" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 15, 2012 and posted on Feb 15, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 6, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- 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).
- This is a sole source cooperative agreement with the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB) to use their FERC licensed Leaburg and Walterville Dams. EWEB operates the dams and associated hatchery facilities, which are an integral part of the overall Willamette Valley Project ESA fish management program authorized and required by the 2008 Endangered Species Act (ESA) biological opinions for the operation of the Willamette Valley Project. The dams serve as the only control points on the lower main stem McKenzie River for genetic management and control of ESA fish and their competitors.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity, titled "Installation and Maintenance of Fish Monitoring Hardware at Leaburg and Walterville Fish Passage Facilities" (Funding Opportunity Number NWP 12 0001), is a discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, under the Natural Resources funding activity category. The project focuses on installing Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag interrogation systems at two key locations on the McKenzie River: Leaburg Dam and Walterville Dam. These systems are used to detect and record PIT-tagged fish as they pass specific points, creating high-value data for fisheries research, survival estimates, movement patterns, and management decisions, especially for salmonids and other species of concern.
A central feature of this opportunity is that it is explicitly structured as a sole source cooperative agreement with the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB). In practical terms, this means USACE is not seeking competitive proposals from the general public or a broad pool of applicants. Eligibility is limited because the monitoring sites must be installed on EWEB-owned and operated infrastructure that is regulated under EWEB's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license. The juvenile bypass screens at both dams are described as ideal, and there are no other known suitable locations on the McKenzie River where this specific PIT interrogation technology could be deployed effectively. Since EWEB controls the facilities and operates the dams and related hatchery infrastructure, it is the only entity positioned to host, support, and coordinate installation and ongoing access needs for this type of monitoring equipment.
The purpose of the agreement is closely tied to Endangered Species Act (ESA) fisheries management in the Willamette Valley Project. EWEB's dams and hatchery facilities are characterized as integral components of the broader ESA fish management program, and they support implementation requirements stemming from the 2008 ESA biological opinions governing operation of the Willamette Valley Project. The announcement emphasizes that Leaburg and Walterville function as the only control points on the lower mainstem McKenzie River for genetic management and for controlling ESA-listed fish and their competitors. In that context, PIT detection infrastructure at these locations becomes a strategic tool for tracking fish movement and evaluating outcomes of management actions, thereby supporting both compliance obligations and broader regional recovery and research goals.
USACE outlines a clear funding and responsibility split within the cooperative agreement. USACE, Portland District will pay for the design and installation of the PIT tag interrogation hardware and will also cover removal of the hardware if removal becomes necessary in the future. This includes funding any modifications to EWEB facilities that are required to install or remove the system. USACE also commits to coordinating with the design team to ensure the antenna system balances multiple priorities: strong detection performance, minimal disruption to EWEB operations during installation and routine use, and a design that is relatively easy to remove if circumstances change. The opportunity is framed as a partnership with regional stakeholders, with the monitoring system positioned as a long-term research asset that benefits USACE biological opinion implementation as well as fisheries research across the region.
Administratively, the opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and did not require cost sharing or matching funds. It was posted and created on February 15, 2012, with an original and current closing date of March 6, 2012, and it was archived on April 5, 2012. The statutory authority cited for awarding funds is the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1999, Section 582, under the research and development program for Columbia and Snake Rivers salmon survival, signaling that the project aligns with broader federal efforts to improve data and outcomes related to salmon survival in the Pacific Northwest.
For questions or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist, at 503-808-4615.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Installation and Maintenance of Fish Monitoring Hardware at Leaburg and Walterville Fish Passage Facilities."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NWP 12 0001.
Who is offering this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District.
What type of funding instrument is this?
It is a discretionary cooperative agreement.
What funding activity category does this fall under?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The project focuses on installing Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag interrogation systems to detect and record PIT-tagged fish as they pass specific monitoring points.
Where will the PIT tag interrogation systems be installed?
The systems will be installed at two locations on the McKenzie River: Leaburg Dam and Walterville Dam.
What are PIT tag interrogation systems used for?
They are used to detect and record PIT-tagged fish, producing data used for fisheries research, survival estimates, movement pattern analysis, and management decisions, especially for salmonids and other species of concern.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity open to the public?
No. The announcement states it is explicitly structured as a sole source cooperative agreement, meaning USACE is not seeking competitive proposals from the general public.
Who is eligible to receive this award?
Eligibility is limited to the Eugene Water and Electric Board (EWEB).
Why is eligibility limited to EWEB?
The monitoring sites must be installed on EWEB-owned and operated infrastructure that is regulated under EWEB's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) license. EWEB controls the facilities, operates the dams, and manages related hatchery infrastructure, making it the only entity positioned to host and support installation and provide ongoing access for the monitoring equipment.
What specific facilities are described as ideal monitoring locations?
The juvenile bypass screens at Leaburg Dam and Walterville Dam are described as ideal for deploying this PIT interrogation technology.
Are there other suitable locations on the McKenzie River for this type of PIT system?
The announcement states there are no other known suitable locations on the McKenzie River where this specific PIT interrogation technology could be deployed effectively.
How does this project relate to Endangered Species Act (ESA) management?
The purpose is closely tied to ESA fisheries management in the Willamette Valley Project. The monitoring supports tracking fish movement and evaluating management actions in a way that supports compliance obligations and broader recovery and research goals.
What broader management framework is referenced in the announcement?
The opportunity references the 2008 ESA biological opinions governing operation of the Willamette Valley Project.
Why are Leaburg and Walterville described as strategically important?
They are described as the only control points on the lower mainstem McKenzie River for genetic management and for controlling ESA-listed fish and their competitors.
What responsibilities will USACE cover under this cooperative agreement?
USACE, Portland District will pay for the design and installation of the PIT tag interrogation hardware and will also cover removal of the hardware if removal becomes necessary in the future. USACE will also fund any modifications to EWEB facilities required to install or remove the system.
Will USACE coordinate on system design considerations?
Yes. USACE commits to coordinating with the design team to ensure the antenna system balances strong detection performance, minimal disruption to EWEB operations during installation and routine use, and a design that is relatively easy to remove if circumstances change.
How is the project described in terms of partnership and benefits?
The opportunity is framed as a partnership with regional stakeholders, and the monitoring system is positioned as a long-term research asset benefiting USACE biological opinion implementation as well as fisheries research across the region.
How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching funding required?
No. The announcement indicates cost sharing or matching funds were not required.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on February 15, 2012.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed is March 6, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
It was archived on April 5, 2012.
What statutory authority is cited for awarding the funds?
The statutory authority cited is the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1999, Section 582, under the research and development program for Columbia and Snake Rivers salmon survival.
How does the statutory authority relate to the project?
The cited authority signals alignment with broader federal efforts to improve data and outcomes related to salmon survival in the Pacific Northwest.
Who was listed as the point of contact?
The listed point of contact was Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist.
How can someone reach the point of contact?
The phone number provided for Karen Dailey was 503-808-4615.
What should someone do if they have trouble accessing the full announcement?
The announcement indicates that questions or issues accessing the full announcement should be directed to the listed point of contact, Karen Dailey, at 503-808-4615.
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