Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AS20040
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Mendota Dam Sluice Gates Replacement Project" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.555 San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 12, 2012 and posted on Sep 12, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 25, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $92,050.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $92,050.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Mendota Dam Sluice Gates Replacement Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) funding opportunity tied to the San Joaquin River Restoration Program (CFDA 15.555) and the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement authorities referenced in Public Law 111-11 and related settlement provisions. Reclamation announced its intent to make a cooperative agreement with the Central California Irrigation District to support work at Mendota Dam that directly improves the district's ability to manage river restoration flows moving through the structure. The announcement is framed as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement action and is explicitly a notice of intent to award rather than an open, competitive solicitation.
The project itself is straightforward: purchase six new sluice gates for Mendota Dam. The reason for the replacement is operational performance and safety. With changing flow conditions associated with Interim and Restoration Flows under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, the dam needs gates that can be operated more reliably, more precisely, and with quicker response times. Replacing the gates is intended to reduce operational risk and improve responsiveness when flow deliveries change, which is a practical need during restoration releases where flow targets can vary and timely control is important.
The stated objectives focus on four outcomes. First, the new gates are meant to improve flow control capability through the dam for both Interim and Restoration Flows. Second, the upgrade aims to increase the precision of dam operations under those flow conditions, which can help operators better match required release patterns and avoid over- or under-delivery. Third, the project is designed to increase safety in passing these flows through the structure, reflecting the reality that aging or less responsive gate equipment can create hazards or operational constraints. Fourth, the replacement is expected to reduce the amount of manual operation required at the dam to pass restoration flows, suggesting more efficient and potentially more automated or smoother operations once the new gates are installed.
Funding for the agreement was estimated at about $92,049.22 (roughly $92,050 in the summarized funding fields), with an award ceiling of $92,050 and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity anticipated a single award. While the listing includes a broad set of eligible applicant types in the general eligibility field (for example, state and local governments, special districts, federally recognized tribes, certain nonprofits, and individuals), the text of the notice makes clear that Reclamation intended to issue this cooperative agreement specifically to the Central California Irrigation District. It also notes that the decision not to compete the financial assistance is at the government's discretion under Departmental Manual guidance, reinforcing that this was not structured as an application-based competition.
Key administrative details include the funding opportunity number R12AS20040, a posting and creation date of September 12, 2012, and a closing date of September 25, 2012, with an archive date of October 25, 2012. Questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov, and the announcement indicates the same point of contact for assistance accessing the full notice electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Mendota Dam Sluice Gates Replacement Project?
The Mendota Dam Sluice Gates Replacement Project is a Bureau of Reclamation (Mid-Pacific Region) financial assistance action to support work at Mendota Dam. The project scope described in the notice is the purchase of six new sluice gates for the dam.
2) Which federal program is this funding tied to?
This funding opportunity is tied to the San Joaquin River Restoration Program and is identified under CFDA 15.555. The notice also references the San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement authorities, including Public Law 111-11 and related settlement provisions.
3) Is this an open, competitive grant solicitation?
No. The announcement is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award rather than an open, competitive solicitation. It is framed as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement action where the government elected not to compete the financial assistance.
4) Who was Reclamation intending to award this to?
The notice states Reclamation intended to make a cooperative agreement with the Central California Irrigation District to support the work at Mendota Dam.
5) What type of award is being used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The notice indicates the intent to make a cooperative agreement. It is also described as a discretionary grant/cooperative agreement action, but the stated intent is to issue a cooperative agreement to the Central California Irrigation District.
6) What is being purchased or delivered under the project?
The project described is the purchase of six new sluice gates for Mendota Dam.
7) Why do the sluice gates need to be replaced?
The replacement is driven by operational performance and safety needs. With changing flow conditions associated with Interim and Restoration Flows under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program, the dam needs gates that can be operated more reliably, more precisely, and with quicker response times.
8) How does this project support San Joaquin River restoration flows?
The notice describes the work as directly improving the district's ability to manage river restoration flows moving through Mendota Dam. The new gates are intended to improve reliability, precision, and responsiveness when restoration-related flow deliveries change.
9) What flow types are specifically mentioned in connection with project operations?
The notice specifically mentions Interim and Restoration Flows under the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.
10) What are the stated objectives or outcomes of the project?
The notice lists four main outcomes:
- Improve flow control capability through the dam for Interim and Restoration Flows.
- Increase precision of dam operations under those flow conditions.
- Increase safety in passing these flows through the structure.
- Reduce the amount of manual operation required at the dam to pass restoration flows.
11) How much funding was anticipated for this award?
The estimated funding amount is about $92,049.22 (summarized as roughly $92,050). The award ceiling is listed as $92,050.
12) Is cost sharing or a matching contribution required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
13) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a single award.
14) The eligibility field lists many applicant types. Does that mean anyone could apply?
While the listing includes broad eligible applicant types in the general eligibility field (such as state and local governments, special districts, federally recognized tribes, certain nonprofits, and individuals), the text of the notice makes clear Reclamation intended to issue the cooperative agreement specifically to the Central California Irrigation District and that the action was not structured as an application-based competition.
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R12AS20040.
16) When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting and creation date is September 12, 2012. The closing date is September 25, 2012.
17) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is October 25, 2012.
18) Who is the point of contact for questions?
Questions were directed to Megan Bryant, Grants Management Specialist, at mbryant@usbr.gov.
19) Who should be contacted for help accessing the full notice electronically?
The announcement indicates Megan Bryant (mbryant@usbr.gov) as the point of contact for assistance accessing the full notice electronically.
20) What rationale is given for not competing the award?
The notice states the decision not to compete the financial assistance is at the government's discretion under Departmental Manual guidance, and it frames the action as a notice of intent to award rather than a competitive solicitation.
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