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- The Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Razorback Sucker Production and Facility Improvement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.538 Lower Colorado River Multi Species Conservation Program..
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 4, 2011 and posted on Aug 4, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 19, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $897,906.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $897,906.00 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 posting is a Notice of Intent to Award no competition is being sought.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Razorback Sucker Production and Facility Improvement" grant opportunity is a targeted Bureau of Reclamation award under the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (CFDA 15.538) intended to support Arizona Game and Fish Department in boosting and sustaining conservation stocking of razorback sucker in the Lower Colorado River. The core purpose is practical, on-the-ground fish augmentation: funding is meant to cover the work and resources needed to rear razorback sucker at hatchery facilities, harvest and mark them for identification and monitoring, transport them safely, and stock them into the river system to support long-term species conservation goals.
A central performance objective of the agreement is continued annual production of razorback sucker in the range of roughly 5,000 to 15,000 fish, with a specific target of 12,000 fish for the 2011 to 2012 period. The fish are expected to meet a minimum stocking size of 300 mm total length, which signals that the project is not simply producing fry or small juveniles, but fish large enough to improve survival prospects once released. The opportunity also explains why timelines matter for meeting these targets: a single production cycle typically takes at least 21 months, and spawning generally occurs from February through April. As a result, fry collected during the spawning season usually cannot reach distribution size until at least June of the following year, even under normal conditions.
Alongside fish production, the grant is also meant to kick off or advance facility improvements at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery so the hatchery can reliably support the program over the long term. The notice emphasizes that existing infrastructure is aging and that upgrades are needed both for reliability and for stronger biosecurity. Biosecurity concerns focus on risks carried in incoming water, including the introduction of non-native fish as well as pathogens and disease, all of which can undermine production and threaten other facilities or receiving waters. The planned improvements also include better handling of effluent water, predator abatement measures to reduce losses, and the possibility of a more comprehensive hatchery renovation. That larger renovation concept is described as a partnership effort involving Arizona Game and Fish Department along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Salt River Project, and potentially other entities, with the broader goal of keeping Bubbling Ponds positioned to meet ongoing augmentation needs tied to the Lower Colorado River MSCP.
The opportunity lists examples of infrastructure components that may be addressed if funding supports them, giving a good picture of what the project work could include. Possible upgrades include replacing water lines, gates, and valves; adding flow measurement and monitoring devices; installing drum filtration and ultraviolet treatment for incoming water to reduce biological contamination risk; refining design and specifications for a new settling basin or clarifier to improve water quality management; constructing support spaces such as office and storage areas; and expanding or improving fish culture capacity through new or upgraded ponds, raceways, tanks, or similar rearing structures. Taken together, these items point to both immediate fixes and longer-term modernization aimed at increasing operational stability, fish health, and the ability to produce consistent numbers of stockable fish.
The notice is explicit that production targets depend on biological and health realities. If there is a shortage of available razorback sucker fry for culture, or if a pathogen issue prevents the Department from accepting fry, the Department may not be able to meet the 12,000-fish annual target. This framing is important because it clarifies that the requested funding supports capacity and operations, but it cannot fully eliminate risks tied to brood availability, disease screening, and other uncertainties inherent to conservation aquaculture.
Administratively, this was posted as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it was not a competitive solicitation and no competition was being sought. The funding instrument is a grant, and the posting anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $897,906, with the award floor and ceiling both set at $897,906, effectively indicating the planned award amount. The posting date was August 4, 2011, with an original and current closing date of August 19, 2011, and an archive date of September 18, 2011. No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated. The eligible applicant category was listed broadly as "Others," but the text makes clear the intended recipient is Arizona Game and Fish Department given the sole-award, no-competition structure and the stated purpose of the agreement. For official questions, the notice provides the Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region grant officer contact information (Shawna Thompson, 702-293-8570, smthompson@usbr.gov).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Razorback Sucker Production and Facility Improvement" grant opportunity?
It is a targeted Bureau of Reclamation award under the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program (MSCP), CFDA 15.538. The grant is intended to support Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) in boosting and sustaining conservation stocking of razorback sucker in the Lower Colorado River.
What is the main purpose of the funding?
The core purpose is practical, on-the-ground fish augmentation. The funding is meant to cover the work and resources needed to rear razorback sucker at hatchery facilities, harvest and mark fish for identification and monitoring, transport them safely, and stock them into the Lower Colorado River system to support long-term conservation goals.
Who is the intended recipient of this grant?
The notice indicates the intended recipient is the Arizona Game and Fish Department. While the eligible applicant category is listed as "Others," the posting is a Notice of Intent to Award with a single award anticipated and no competition sought, and the purpose statement is specifically tied to supporting AZGFD.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. It was posted as a Notice of Intent to Award, meaning it was not a competitive solicitation and no competition was being sought.
What is the funding instrument for this opportunity?
The funding instrument is a grant.
How many awards were expected to be made?
The posting anticipated a single award.
What is the total estimated funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $897,906. The award floor and ceiling were both $897,906, indicating the planned award amount.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was indicated in the notice.
What performance objective is tied to fish production?
A central performance objective is continued annual production of razorback sucker in the range of roughly 5,000 to 15,000 fish, with a specific target of 12,000 fish for the 2011 to 2012 period.
What size must the fish be before stocking?
The fish are expected to meet a minimum stocking size of 300 mm total length. This indicates the program is producing fish large enough to improve survival prospects once released, rather than only producing fry or small juveniles.
Why do timelines matter for meeting the stocking target?
The notice explains that a single production cycle typically takes at least 21 months. Spawning generally occurs from February through April, and fry collected during that spawning season usually cannot reach distribution size until at least June of the following year under normal conditions.
What hatchery facility is associated with this award?
The opportunity references facility improvements at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery to help ensure the hatchery can reliably support the program over the long term.
Why are facility improvements needed at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery?
The notice emphasizes that existing infrastructure is aging and that upgrades are needed for reliability and stronger biosecurity. It also highlights needs related to effluent handling and predator abatement to reduce fish losses, and mentions the possibility of a broader renovation to keep the facility positioned to meet ongoing augmentation needs tied to the MSCP.
What does "biosecurity" mean in the context of this project?
Biosecurity concerns described in the notice focus on risks carried in incoming water, including the introduction of non-native fish as well as pathogens and disease. These risks can undermine fish production and potentially threaten other facilities or receiving waters.
What types of facility improvements are mentioned as possible uses of funding?
The notice provides examples of infrastructure components that may be addressed, including:
- Replacing water lines, gates, and valves
- Adding flow measurement and monitoring devices
- Installing drum filtration and ultraviolet (UV) treatment for incoming water to reduce biological contamination risk
- Refining design and specifications for a new settling basin or clarifier to improve water quality management
- Constructing support spaces such as office and storage areas
- Expanding or improving fish culture capacity through new or upgraded ponds, raceways, tanks, or similar rearing structures
Does the grant focus only on fish production, or also on infrastructure?
It covers both. The funding is meant to support the operational work needed for annual fish production and stocking, and it is also meant to kick off or advance facility improvements at Bubbling Ponds Hatchery to support reliable long-term production, including reliability upgrades and biosecurity-related improvements.
What kinds of operational activities are supported by the grant?
The notice describes support for rearing razorback sucker at hatchery facilities, harvesting and marking fish for identification and monitoring, transporting fish safely, and stocking them into the river system.
Are there factors that could prevent meeting the 12,000-fish annual target?
Yes. The notice states that production targets depend on biological and health realities. If there is a shortage of available razorback sucker fry for culture, or if a pathogen issue prevents AZGFD from accepting fry, the Department may not be able to meet the 12,000-fish annual target.
What is the relationship of this project to the Lower Colorado River MSCP?
The grant is described as a targeted Bureau of Reclamation award under the Lower Colorado River Multi-Species Conservation Program and is intended to support ongoing augmentation needs tied to the MSCP by producing and stocking razorback sucker in the Lower Colorado River.
Does the notice mention partnerships related to facility renovation?
Yes. A broader renovation concept is described as a partnership effort involving Arizona Game and Fish Department along with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Salt River Project, and potentially other entities.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The posting date was August 4, 2011. The original and current closing date was August 19, 2011. The archive date was September 18, 2011.
Who can be contacted for official questions about the notice?
The notice lists the Bureau of Reclamation Lower Colorado Region grant officer contact information as: Shawna Thompson, 702-293-8570, smthompson@usbr.gov.
What does it mean that the award was "targeted"?
Based on the notice language, "targeted" indicates the award was intended for a specific recipient and purpose, rather than being open for competitive applications. This aligns with the Notice of Intent to Award format, the single-award expectation, and the explicit focus on supporting AZGFD.
What does the annual production range (5,000 to 15,000 fish) imply about expected output?
It implies the program expects production to be sustained year-to-year within a defined range, with a specific annual target identified for 2011 to 2012. The notice frames this as a performance objective, while also acknowledging that biological and health constraints can affect outcomes.
Why does the notice mention effluent water handling and predator abatement?
The notice identifies these as important operational and facility considerations. Effluent handling is part of water quality management, while predator abatement measures are intended to reduce fish losses, helping the hatchery maintain reliable production levels.
What do the filtration and UV treatment examples suggest about the kinds of risks being addressed?
They suggest the project is addressing biological contamination risks in incoming water, including non-native fish and pathogens/disease, by improving treatment and monitoring systems to strengthen hatchery biosecurity.
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