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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Proposed Fish Screen Feasibility Study" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512 Central Valley Project Improvement Act, Title XXXIV.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 30, 2013 and posted on Aug 30, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 13, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $90,046.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- 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).
- MUTUAL BENEFIT CORPORATION
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Opportunity Summary:
The Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region, announced a planned (non-competitive) cooperative agreement for a project called the "Proposed Fish Screen Feasibility Study" (Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20041). This action is being carried out under CFDA 15.512 and the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically the provisions tied to fish, wildlife, and habitat restoration (Section 3406(b)(21)) and related authorities in Section 3407(e). Rather than inviting open proposals, the agency signaled its intent to make an award directly to a specific organization, the Garden Highway Mutual Water Company, which is identified as a mutual benefit corporation.
The core purpose of the funding is to pay for a feasibility study that looks at whether building a fish screen is practical from an engineering standpoint and what it would realistically cost to build and maintain over time. Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce the chance that fish are pulled into intakes or canals, so the study is geared toward evaluating design and operational considerations that would protect fish while still allowing the water system to function as needed. The study is expected to cover construction cost estimates as well as ongoing maintenance needs, including both annual upkeep and longer-term lifecycle costs.
The work is organized around four main objectives: first, reviewing existing site conditions; second, evaluating alternative approaches or designs; third, narrowing those options down into the top three alternatives; and fourth, producing a feasibility study summary report that documents findings and supports decision-making. In practical terms, this means the grantee would gather information about current infrastructure and environmental conditions, compare multiple screen concepts or configurations, identify the most workable options, and then provide a final written product that lays out recommendations, assumptions, and cost and maintenance expectations.
Financially, the estimated total value of the cooperative agreement is $90,046, with Reclamation planning to contribute $45,023 in Fiscal Year 2013. The opportunity also specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to cover the remaining portion through matching funds or in-kind contributions consistent with the terms of the agreement. The notice lists an expected number of awards of one, which aligns with the stated intent to award to a single named recipient.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on August 30, 2013, with an original and current closing date of September 13, 2013, and an archive date of September 14, 2013. Award ceiling and floor are listed as zero, which commonly indicates the posting is primarily informational rather than a standard competitive grant solicitation with a defined range of award amounts. The announcement also emphasizes that the decision not to compete the agreement is within government discretion, citing Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4), and it explicitly states that the notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
For questions or access issues related to the full announcement, the point of contact is Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at lhenderson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The project is titled the "Proposed Fish Screen Feasibility Study" under Funding Opportunity Number R13AS20041.
Which federal agency is behind this opportunity?
The opportunity is issued by the Bureau of Reclamation, Mid-Pacific Region.
Is this a competitive grant where anyone can apply?
No. The notice describes a planned non-competitive cooperative agreement and states that it is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive proposals.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The Bureau of Reclamation indicated its intent to make the award directly to the Garden Highway Mutual Water Company, which is identified as a mutual benefit corporation.
How many awards does the agency expect to make?
The expected number of awards is one.
What is the overall purpose of the funding?
The funding is intended to pay for a feasibility study evaluating whether constructing a fish screen is practical from an engineering standpoint and what it would cost to build, operate, and maintain over time.
What is a fish screen in the context of this project?
Fish screens are typically used at water diversion points to reduce the chance that fish are pulled into intakes or canals. This feasibility study is focused on design and operational considerations that protect fish while allowing the water system to function as needed.
What types of costs are expected to be analyzed in the feasibility study?
The study is expected to include construction cost estimates and ongoing maintenance needs, including annual upkeep and longer-term lifecycle costs.
What are the main objectives or tasks described for the work?
The work is organized around four objectives: (1) reviewing existing site conditions, (2) evaluating alternative approaches or designs, (3) narrowing options down into the top three alternatives, and (4) producing a feasibility study summary report documenting findings and supporting decision-making.
What does "reviewing existing site conditions" mean here?
Based on the description, this refers to gathering information about current infrastructure and environmental conditions at the site relevant to a potential fish screen.
What does "evaluating alternatives" involve?
It involves comparing multiple fish screen concepts or configurations and considering engineering and operational factors that affect fish protection and water system function.
What does it mean to "narrow to the top three alternatives"?
The feasibility study is expected to identify the most workable options and reduce the broader set of alternatives down to three leading candidates for consideration.
What is the expected final deliverable?
A feasibility study summary report that documents findings and supports decision-making, including recommendations, assumptions, and expected costs and maintenance requirements.
What type of award instrument is planned?
A cooperative agreement is planned.
What is the estimated total value of the cooperative agreement?
The estimated total value is $90,046.
How much funding is Reclamation planning to contribute, and when?
Reclamation planned to contribute $45,023 in Fiscal Year 2013.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity specifies a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning the recipient is expected to cover the remaining portion through matching funds or in-kind contributions consistent with the agreement terms.
Does the posting list an award ceiling or floor?
The award ceiling and floor are listed as zero, which the notice indicates commonly reflects an informational posting rather than a standard competitive solicitation with a defined award range.
What program or CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is carried out under CFDA 15.512.
What legal authorities are cited for this action?
The notice cites the Central Valley Project Improvement Act (Public Law 102-575), specifically provisions tied to fish, wildlife, and habitat restoration in Section 3406(b)(21), with related authorities in Section 3407(e).
Why is the government not competing this cooperative agreement?
The announcement states that the decision not to compete is within government discretion and cites Departmental Manual 505 DM 2, paragraph 2.14(B)(2) and (4).
What are the key dates for this opportunity?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2013. The original and current closing date is September 13, 2013, and the archive date is September 14, 2013.
Who can be contacted for questions or access issues related to the full announcement?
The point of contact is Leanne Henderson, Grants Management Specialist. Email: lhenderson@usbr.gov.
Is this notice a request for applications or proposals?
No. The announcement explicitly states that the notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.
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