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- The Bureau of Reclamation in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Quechan Discharge Piping System Project Drainage Well #4 (DW 4)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.519 Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 21, 2014 and posted on Aug 21, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 4, 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 $123,203.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $123,203.00 in funding.
- 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 notice of intent to award, no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Quechan Discharge Piping System Project for Drainage Well #4 (DW 4) is a Bureau of Reclamation funding action intended to help the Quechan Indian Tribe replace an aging and unreliable discharge pipeline tied to an existing drainage well. The core purpose is straightforward: abandon roughly 1,200 feet of old discharge piping that has outlived its useful life and install a new replacement line that is more durable and better suited to long-term operation. A key driver behind the project is that the current piping is buried beneath a dirt parking lot at an unknown depth and in an uncertain alignment, which increases the difficulty of maintenance and raises the risk of accidental damage. By installing a new line adjacent to the old one and using heavier-gauge, large-diameter pipe, the project aims to improve reliability and reduce the chance of system failure.
The practical need for the project is tied to multiple site risks and community impacts. The existing, deteriorated discharge line poses a threat of breakage and seepage, which can contribute to localized flooding and create conditions for non-point source pollution if ruptures occur unnoticed or are difficult to repair due to the uncertain pipe location. The planned abandonment of the old line and completion of the replacement discharge piping system is positioned as a preventive measure that should reduce seepage, address flooding concerns, and lower environmental risk by eliminating a vulnerable piece of infrastructure before it fails.
This opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant with a single expected award, but it is not a competitive solicitation. It is explicitly a notice of intent to award, meaning the agency is not seeking applications from the general public. The funding opportunity number is R14AP00036, and it falls under CFDA 15.519, Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection. The estimated total funding amount and the award ceiling are both $123,203, with no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The posting date was August 21, 2014, with an original and current closing date of September 4, 2014, and an archive date of October 4, 2014.
The Tribe, as the Recipient, is responsible for carrying out the project scope in compliance with the terms and conditions of the financial assistance agreement and for following applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes. A central recipient duty is day-to-day management of the work associated with installing the new discharge piping system improvements at the site. Before any construction begins, the Tribe is expected to coordinate closely with Reclamation to develop designs and engineering specifications that receive approval, ensuring the work is properly engineered and aligns with permitting and compliance needs.
Reclamation’s role is described as substantial, reflecting that this is structured as a cooperative agreement with meaningful federal involvement rather than a hands-off grant. Reclamation will provide oversight through monitoring and review of financial status reports, performance reports, payment requests, and other deliverables established in the scope of work. Oversight can also include site visits and coordination calls, along with other on-site and off-site monitoring activities. In addition to oversight, Reclamation may provide technical assistance if requested by the Tribe, particularly to support successful completion of the project objectives.
More specifically, Reclamation is expected to assist the Tribe with permitting by providing counsel and technical support to help secure the required approvals to conduct the work. Reclamation will also review the approved designs and engineering specifications prior to the start of construction, support the final well abandonment efforts, and handle post-completion administrative actions tied to site authorizations. After the Tribe accepts the completed work, Reclamation will prepare and complete documentation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to cancel, modify, or terminate any licenses, permits, and rights-of-way associated with DW 4 and the portion of the discharge line that will be abandoned.
For official questions or access issues related to the announcement, the listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation, reachable by phone at 702-293-8570 or by email at smthompson@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1) What is the Quechan Discharge Piping System Project for Drainage Well #4 (DW 4)?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation funding action to help the Quechan Indian Tribe replace an aging and unreliable discharge pipeline connected to an existing drainage well (DW 4). The project centers on abandoning about 1,200 feet of old discharge piping that has exceeded its useful life and installing a new replacement discharge line designed for more durable, long-term operation.
2) Why is the discharge pipeline being replaced?
The existing discharge line is deteriorated and poses risks of breakage and seepage. It is also buried beneath a dirt parking lot at an unknown depth and with uncertain alignment, which makes maintenance difficult and increases the risk of accidental damage. Replacing the line is intended to reduce the likelihood of system failure and improve overall reliability.
3) How much existing piping will be abandoned?
Approximately 1,200 feet of old discharge piping will be abandoned as part of the project scope.
4) Where is the existing discharge line located, and why does that matter?
The current piping is buried beneath a dirt parking lot, and its depth and alignment are uncertain. This uncertainty increases maintenance difficulty, slows repairs, and can make it harder to identify and fix problems such as seepage or ruptures.
5) What will the new discharge line be like?
The new line will be installed adjacent to the existing discharge piping and will use heavier-gauge, large-diameter pipe. This approach is meant to improve durability and reduce the chances of future failures compared to the aging pipeline being abandoned.
6) What problems is this project trying to prevent or reduce?
The project is positioned as a preventive measure to address multiple risks and impacts, including:
- Breakage and seepage from the deteriorated discharge line
- Localized flooding concerns linked to leaks or ruptures
- Potential non-point source pollution if ruptures occur unnoticed or are difficult to locate and repair
7) Is this a competitive grant that the public can apply for?
No. This opportunity is explicitly described as a notice of intent to award and is not a competitive solicitation. The agency is not seeking applications from the general public.
8) What type of funding action is this?
It is listed as a discretionary grant with a single expected award. It is also described as a cooperative agreement, meaning the Bureau of Reclamation will have substantial involvement during implementation (such as oversight, monitoring, and support).
9) How many awards are expected?
A single award is expected.
10) What is the total funding amount and award ceiling?
The estimated total funding amount is $123,203, and the award ceiling is also $123,203.
11) Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
12) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R14AP00036.
13) What CFDA program does this fall under?
This opportunity falls under CFDA 15.519, Indian Tribal Water Resources Development, Management, and Protection.
14) What were the key dates for this announcement?
- Posting date: August 21, 2014
- Original closing date: September 4, 2014
- Current closing date: September 4, 2014
- Archive date: October 4, 2014
15) Who is responsible for carrying out the project work?
The Quechan Indian Tribe, as the Recipient, is responsible for carrying out the project scope in compliance with the terms and conditions of the financial assistance agreement and for following applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.
16) What are the Tribe's day-to-day responsibilities under this award?
A central responsibility is day-to-day management of the work associated with installing the new discharge piping system improvements at the site. This includes ensuring the project scope is executed in compliance with agreement requirements and applicable laws and codes.
17) What has to happen before construction can begin?
Before any construction begins, the Tribe is expected to coordinate closely with Reclamation to develop designs and engineering specifications and obtain approval. The intent is to ensure the work is properly engineered and aligned with permitting and compliance needs.
18) What is Reclamation's role in this project?
Reclamation has substantial involvement consistent with a cooperative agreement. Reclamation will provide oversight and monitoring and may provide technical assistance if requested by the Tribe to support successful completion of the project objectives.
19) What kinds of oversight and monitoring will Reclamation perform?
Reclamation oversight is described as including monitoring and review of financial status reports, performance reports, payment requests, and other deliverables established in the scope of work. Oversight can also include site visits, coordination calls, and other on-site and off-site monitoring activities.
20) Will Reclamation help with permitting?
Yes. Reclamation is expected to assist the Tribe with permitting by providing counsel and technical support to help secure the required approvals to conduct the work.
21) Will Reclamation review designs and specifications?
Yes. Reclamation will review the approved designs and engineering specifications prior to the start of construction.
22) What is Reclamation's role after the work is completed?
After the Tribe accepts the completed work, Reclamation will handle post-completion administrative actions tied to site authorizations. Reclamation will prepare and complete documentation required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs to cancel, modify, or terminate any licenses, permits, and rights-of-way associated with DW 4 and the portion of the discharge line that will be abandoned.
23) Does Reclamation have a role in well abandonment activities?
Yes. Reclamation is expected to support the final well abandonment efforts, as described in the opportunity information.
24) Who is the official contact for questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is Shawna Thompson, Grants Officer at the Bureau of Reclamation.
25) How can the contact person be reached?
Phone: 702-293-8570
Email: smthompson@usbr.gov
26) What should someone do if they have access issues related to the announcement?
The announcement notes that official questions or access issues related to the announcement should be directed to the listed contact: Shawna Thompson at the Bureau of Reclamation.
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