Opportunity Information: Apply for NWP 14 0011
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- The Dept. of the Army Corps of Engineers in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Management of Undesirable Plants on US Army Corps of Engineers Project Lands at the Bonneville Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 13, 2014 and posted on May 13, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 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 $44,625.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Management of Undesirable Plants on US Army Corps of Engineers Project Lands at the Bonneville Project" is a discretionary, natural-resources focused cooperative agreement issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of the Army. The work is centered on USACE-managed lands associated with the Bonneville Project, specifically around Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon. The intent is to support hands-on noxious weed and invasive plant management as part of broader environmental stewardship of federal project lands.
USACE planned to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1) and indicated it would be issued on a sole-source basis to the Skamania County Weed Control Board. Eligible applicants are listed as county governments, which aligns with the named partner. The cooperative agreement structure signals that USACE expected substantial coordination and collaboration with the recipient, rather than a simple purchase of services. The underlying legal authority cited for the award is 7 USC 2814, "Management of Undesirable Plants in Federal Lands," which is commonly used to support intergovernmental and partner-based weed control efforts on federal property.
The overarching goals emphasize a mutually beneficial partnership aimed at applying best management practices (BMPs) for vegetation management, with a particular focus on controlling noxious weeds and protecting sensitive natural and cultural resources. The scope includes both planning and field implementation, tying monitoring and mapping directly to on-the-ground treatment and habitat stewardship. A key theme is building a shared approach to vegetation management through coordination and exchange of BMPs, which helps maintain consistent, science-based methods across jurisdictions and land ownership boundaries.
The described services cover several core activities. First, the partner is expected to survey, monitor, and develop GIS-based maps of threatened, sensitive, and invasive vegetation at Bonneville Lock and Dam. The resulting data and GIS products would be provided to the Bonneville Natural Resource Section to support ongoing management decisions, prioritization of treatment areas, and tracking of changes over time. Second, the work includes removal of invasive vegetation from culturally and environmentally sensitive areas to reduce degradation, which implies careful site-specific methods and attention to minimizing disturbance while achieving effective control. The announcement makes it clear that personnel must be capable of distinguishing native from invasive plants at all growth stages, reflecting the risk of accidental impacts to native species and the need for skilled identification in the field. Third, the agreement supports management of aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats in ways that benefit native species, indicating that treatments may extend across multiple habitat types and that project outcomes are tied to broader habitat quality and ecosystem function, not just weed removal. Finally, the parties are expected to share and exchange best management practices related to vegetation management, reinforcing the cooperative nature of the agreement and the intent to align techniques, lessons learned, and effective strategies.
From an administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted May 13, 2014, with an original and current closing date of May 23, 2014, and an archive date of June 22, 2014. The estimated total funding amount was $44,625, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Both the award ceiling and floor were listed as $0, which often indicates that the precise award amount is handled within the agreement process or that the posting format did not specify ceiling/floor values despite providing an estimated total. The listed point of contact for access issues was Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 503-808-4615.
In practical terms, this opportunity was designed to fund targeted invasive plant surveillance, mapping, and control actions on Bonneville Project lands, while strengthening coordination between USACE and a county-level weed control authority. The expected outcome is better-informed natural resource management through GIS-driven monitoring, reduced impacts from invasive species in sensitive areas, improved protection of aquatic and riparian systems along with upland habitats, and a more consistent application of proven vegetation management practices across the project area.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Management of Undesirable Plants on US Army Corps of Engineers Project Lands at the Bonneville Project."
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of the Army.
What type of funding opportunity is this?
This is a discretionary cooperative agreement focused on natural resources and vegetation management.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement indicates USACE expected substantial coordination and collaboration with the recipient. The work is described as a partnership effort rather than a simple purchase of services.
Where will the work take place?
The work is centered on USACE-managed lands associated with the Bonneville Project, specifically around Bonneville Lock and Dam in Cascade Locks, Oregon.
What is the purpose of the opportunity?
The intent is to support hands-on noxious weed and invasive plant management as part of broader environmental stewardship of federal project lands at the Bonneville Project.
What are the primary goals of the project?
The goals emphasize a mutually beneficial partnership to apply best management practices (BMPs) for vegetation management, with a focus on controlling noxious weeds and protecting sensitive natural and cultural resources. The scope ties planning, monitoring, and mapping directly to field treatment and habitat stewardship.
How many awards did USACE expect to make?
USACE indicated it planned to make a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
Was this opportunity planned as a sole-source award?
Yes. USACE indicated the award would be issued on a sole-source basis to the Skamania County Weed Control Board.
Who was listed as eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants were listed as county governments, which aligns with the named partner (Skamania County Weed Control Board).
What legal authority supports this award?
The announcement cites 7 USC 2814, "Management of Undesirable Plants in Federal Lands," as the underlying legal authority.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The described services include: surveying and monitoring vegetation; developing GIS-based maps of threatened, sensitive, and invasive vegetation; providing GIS products to the Bonneville Natural Resource Section; removing invasive vegetation from culturally and environmentally sensitive areas; managing aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats to benefit native species; and sharing/exchanging best management practices for vegetation management.
What is the role of GIS mapping and data products in this project?
The partner is expected to develop GIS-based maps and provide resulting data and GIS products to the Bonneville Natural Resource Section to support management decisions, treatment prioritization, and tracking changes over time.
Does the work include on-the-ground invasive plant treatment?
Yes. The scope includes field implementation such as removal of invasive vegetation, particularly in culturally and environmentally sensitive areas.
What types of habitats are addressed by the project?
The project supports management across aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats, with an emphasis on benefiting native species and improving overall habitat quality and ecosystem function.
Are there special considerations for culturally and environmentally sensitive areas?
Yes. The scope explicitly includes removal of invasive vegetation from culturally and environmentally sensitive areas to reduce degradation, implying careful and site-specific methods.
What qualifications or capabilities are highlighted for personnel?
The announcement states personnel must be capable of distinguishing native from invasive plants at all growth stages, reflecting the need for skilled field identification to avoid impacts to native species.
Is coordination and sharing of best management practices part of the work?
Yes. A key theme is sharing and exchanging BMPs related to vegetation management to help maintain consistent, science-based methods across jurisdictions and land ownership boundaries.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $44,625.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What were the posted and closing dates for the opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on May 13, 2014. The original and current closing date was May 23, 2014.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was June 22, 2014.
Why do the award ceiling and floor show as $0?
The posting lists both the award ceiling and floor as $0, which often indicates the precise award amount was handled within the agreement process or that the posting format did not specify ceiling/floor values despite providing an estimated total.
Who is the point of contact for access issues?
The listed point of contact for access issues is Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, at 503-808-4615.
What outcomes was this opportunity designed to support?
Expected outcomes include better-informed natural resource management through GIS-driven monitoring, reduced impacts from invasive species in sensitive areas, improved protection of aquatic and riparian systems along with upland habitats, and more consistent application of proven vegetation management practices across the project area.
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