Opportunity Information: Apply for NWP 15 0001
Apply for NWP 15 0001
- 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 USACE Project Lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 1, 2015 and posted on Apr 1, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 15, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $50,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Management of Undesirable Plants on USACE Project Lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams" (Funding Opportunity Number NWP 15 0001), was issued by the US Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement. The intent of the announcement is straightforward: USACE planned to make a single award, on a sole-source basis, to the Klickitat County Weed Control Board to carry out vegetation management work on USACE-managed lands associated with The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam. In other words, the opportunity was not structured as an open competition for many applicants; it was posted as a formal public notice of USACE's intent to partner with a specific local public entity that has relevant weed management authority and experience in the region.
The central purpose of the cooperative agreement is to support environmental stewardship and maintain the quality and usability of project lands, especially in areas that see recreation use (both high-density and low-density) and in locations tied to operations, facilities, and general natural resource and recreation upkeep. The work is framed as "management of undesirable plants," which in practice focuses heavily on invasive species control and broader best practices for vegetation management. USACE emphasizes that the partnership should be mutually beneficial, suggesting coordination between federal land managers and county-level weed control professionals to align priorities, methods, timing, and reporting.
The scope of work described includes several key activity areas. First, the agreement supports removing invasive species from culturally and environmentally sensitive sites to reduce ongoing damage or degradation. This implies work in places where invasive plants could harm habitat quality, erosion control, cultural resources, or sensitive landscapes, and it also implies careful selection of control methods to avoid unintended impacts. A specific capability expectation is called out: crews or individuals performing the work must be able to tell native plants from invasive plants at all growth stages, which matters because many invasive species resemble natives when young or outside flowering periods, and misidentification can lead to removal of desirable vegetation or ineffective control.
Second, the project aims to aid the management of aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats in ways that support native species. That language indicates the work is not limited to upland weed pulling or roadside spraying; it may involve shorelines, wetland edges, river-adjacent corridors, and other habitat types where invasive plants can outcompete natives and alter ecological function. The intent is broader habitat support, with weed control serving as a tool to protect or restore native plant communities and the wildlife benefits that come with them.
Third, USACE highlights the sharing and exchange of best management practices (BMPs) related to vegetation management. This is important because it signals a cooperative relationship rather than a simple vendor transaction. Under a cooperative agreement, the federal agency typically anticipates substantial involvement, coordination, or collaboration during performance. The BMP emphasis suggests ongoing communication about methods, timing, treatment approaches, monitoring, and adaptive management, with the goal of improving outcomes across the managed areas and maintaining consistency with USACE environmental and operational requirements.
The legal authority cited for the award is 7 USC 2814, "Management of Undesirable Plants in Federal Lands," which is used to support intergovernmental cooperation and targeted action to control problematic vegetation on federal properties. The announcement lists an estimated total funding amount of $50,000, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. It also notes an expected award count of one, reflecting the sole-source intent. While the award ceiling and floor are listed as $0 in the source data, the practical funding picture is communicated through the estimated total funding figure, which is the meaningful planning number included in the posting.
Eligibility was limited to governmental entities, specifically state governments and county governments, which aligns with the intended recipient being a county weed control board. The posting timeline shows it was published on April 1, 2015, with an original and current closing date of April 15, 2015, and an archive date of May 15, 2015. That short window is consistent with a notice for a planned sole-source cooperative agreement rather than a long competitive solicitation. The named point of contact for access issues or questions was Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist, reachable by phone at 503-808-4615.
Overall, the opportunity was designed to support targeted invasive and undesirable plant management on key USACE project lands at two major Columbia River dams, using a cooperative partnership model with a local county weed authority. The practical outcomes USACE was aiming for include healthier native habitats in aquatic and riparian zones, better protection of sensitive cultural and environmental areas, improved visitor and recreation area conditions, and more consistent vegetation management practices through shared BMPs and coordination between federal and local experts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Management of Undesirable Plants on USACE Project Lands at The Dalles and John Day Dams."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NWP 15 0001.
Which federal agency issued this opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the US Department of the Army, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It was issued as a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant open to multiple applicants?
No. The announcement described USACE's intent to make a single award on a sole-source basis. It functioned as a public notice of a planned partnership rather than an open competition.
How many awards did USACE expect to make?
The expected award count was one.
Who was the intended recipient of the sole-source award?
USACE planned to make the award to the Klickitat County Weed Control Board.
What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The central purpose is to support environmental stewardship and maintain the quality and usability of USACE-managed project lands associated with The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam, with a focus on managing undesirable and invasive plants.
What kinds of locations are targeted for the vegetation management work?
The work targets USACE-managed lands tied to The Dalles and John Day Dams, including areas used for recreation (both high-density and low-density), as well as locations related to operations, facilities, and general natural resource and recreation upkeep.
What does "management of undesirable plants" mean in this opportunity?
In this posting, it is framed primarily around invasive species control and broader best practices for vegetation management to protect land quality, habitat value, and site usability.
What are the major activities included in the scope of work?
The scope of work includes: removing invasive species from culturally and environmentally sensitive sites; supporting management of aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats to benefit native species; and sharing/exchanging best management practices (BMPs) for vegetation management through a cooperative partnership.
Why does the posting emphasize culturally and environmentally sensitive sites?
The announcement indicates invasive species removal is intended to reduce ongoing damage or degradation in sensitive areas, where undesirable plants could negatively affect habitat quality, erosion control, cultural resources, or sensitive landscapes.
Does the work include habitats beyond upland areas?
Yes. USACE specifically referenced aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial habitats, indicating the work may involve shorelines, wetland edges, river-adjacent corridors, and other habitat types.
Is native habitat support part of the goal, or only weed removal?
Native habitat support is part of the stated goal. The posting describes weed control as a tool to aid habitat management that supports native species.
What special capability is expected of personnel performing the work?
Crew members or individuals performing the work must be able to identify native plants versus invasive plants at all growth stages.
Why is plant identification at all growth stages important for this project?
The posting notes that many invasive species can resemble native plants when young or outside flowering periods, so accurate identification helps prevent removal of desirable vegetation and supports effective control.
What does USACE mean by sharing "best management practices" (BMPs)?
The opportunity highlights the sharing and exchange of BMPs related to vegetation management, signaling ongoing communication about methods, timing, treatment approaches, monitoring, and adaptive management.
Why is this described as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard contract?
The announcement frames the relationship as mutually beneficial and emphasizes coordination and shared BMPs. In a cooperative agreement model, the agency typically anticipates substantial involvement, collaboration, or coordination during performance rather than a purely transactional vendor relationship.
What legal authority supports this award?
The legal authority cited is 7 USC 2814, "Management of Undesirable Plants in Federal Lands."
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount listed in the posting was $50,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What do the award floor and ceiling values mean if they are listed as $0?
The source data lists the award ceiling and floor as $0, but the posting also provides an estimated total funding amount of $50,000, which is the meaningful planning figure communicated in the announcement.
Who was eligible to apply under the eligibility rules stated in the posting?
Eligibility was limited to governmental entities, specifically state governments and county governments.
How does the eligibility align with the intended recipient?
The intended recipient is a county weed control board, and the eligibility categories include county governments, which aligns with the sole-source intent described in the posting.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting was published on April 1, 2015.
What was the closing date for the opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was April 15, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was May 15, 2015.
Why was the open period relatively short?
The posting indicates an intent to make a single, sole-source award. A short posting window is consistent with a formal public notice of intent to partner with a specific entity rather than a long open competitive solicitation.
Who was the point of contact listed for questions or access issues?
The point of contact was Karen Dailey, Contract Specialist/Grants Specialist.
What contact phone number was provided?
The phone number provided for the point of contact was 503-808-4615.
What practical outcomes was USACE aiming for with this agreement?
The stated outcomes include healthier native habitats (including aquatic and riparian zones), better protection of sensitive cultural and environmental areas, improved visitor and recreation area conditions, and more consistent vegetation management practices through coordination and shared BMPs.
Which USACE project lands are referenced in the opportunity?
The opportunity references USACE-managed lands associated with The Dalles Dam and John Day Dam.
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