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- The National Park Service in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Rehabilitate Failing Retaining Wall at Burns Avenue Overlook" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 00.000 Not Elsewhere Classified.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2008 and posted on Aug 11, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 26, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $103,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments City or township governments County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The grant opportunity titled "Rehabilitate Failing Retaining Wall at Burns Avenue Overlook" is a discretionary transportation-related grant administered by the National Park Service. It was structured as a single-source award specifically intended for the Minnesota Department of Transportation under the authority of 16 USC Section 460zz, meaning it was not designed as an open competitive program with multiple recipients. The core purpose of the funding is to address an urgent infrastructure and public safety problem at the Burns Avenue Overlook, where a historic-looking ashlar stone retaining wall supports a parking area and pedestrian walkway situated on a bluff roughly 50 feet above Trunk Highway 61.
The project is driven by clear signs of structural failure at the overlook. Approximately 85 percent of the curved retaining wall projection is reportedly exhibiting strong indications of imminent collapse, with portions at risk of breaking loose and sliding down the steep hillside. The concrete foundation is already exposed in places, signaling serious undermining and loss of support. In addition to the wall itself, the embankment is described as steep and unstable, showing settlement and leaning in the direction of Trunk Highway 61, which increases the hazard not only for visitors using the overlook but also for motorists traveling below. While the state has completed limited, short-term stabilization efforts, the notice emphasizes those measures are insufficient to remove the ongoing risk of failure. The proposed grant-funded work is intended to mitigate the damage and reduce the likelihood of collapse, effectively rehabilitating and stabilizing the retaining wall and associated overlook features.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000. The stated award ceiling and award floor were both $103,000, indicating the award amount was effectively fixed at that level for the intended recipient. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, so the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project financing. Eligible applicant categories listed in the announcement included state governments, city or township governments, and county governments, but the narrative makes clear that the award was designated as single-source for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 11, 2008, with an original and current closing date of August 26, 2008, and it was archived on September 25, 2008. The funding opportunity number was R628608S002. For support accessing the full announcement, the contact listed was Theora McVay, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 402-661-1662 or by email at theoramcvay@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Rehabilitate Failing Retaining Wall at Burns Avenue Overlook."
Which federal agency administers this grant?
This is a discretionary, transportation-related grant administered by the National Park Service (NPS).
Is this an open, competitive grant program?
No. The opportunity was structured as a single-source award and was not designed as an open competitive program with multiple recipients.
Who was the intended recipient of the award?
The award was specifically intended for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
What legal authority is cited for this single-source award?
The notice cites authority under 16 USC Section 460zz.
What problem is the grant intended to address?
The funding is intended to address an urgent infrastructure and public safety issue at the Burns Avenue Overlook, where a retaining wall that supports a parking area and pedestrian walkway is showing signs of significant structural failure.
Where is the retaining wall located relative to Trunk Highway 61?
The overlook is situated on a bluff roughly 50 feet above Trunk Highway 61, and the retaining wall supports a parking area and pedestrian walkway at that location.
What type of wall is described in the announcement?
The retaining wall is described as a historic-looking ashlar stone retaining wall.
How severe is the reported damage or risk of failure?
The announcement reports that approximately 85 percent of the curved retaining wall projection is exhibiting strong indications of imminent collapse, with portions at risk of breaking loose and sliding down the steep hillside.
What evidence is mentioned that the wall is failing?
The notice states that the concrete foundation is exposed in places, indicating undermining and loss of support. It also describes conditions suggesting imminent failure across much of the wall projection.
Are there issues beyond the wall itself?
Yes. The embankment is described as steep and unstable, showing settlement and leaning in the direction of Trunk Highway 61, increasing hazard for both overlook visitors and motorists below.
Have any repairs or stabilization efforts already been done?
Yes. The state completed limited, short-term stabilization efforts. However, the announcement emphasizes these measures are insufficient to remove the ongoing risk of failure.
What work is the grant expected to fund?
The proposed work is intended to mitigate damage and reduce the likelihood of collapse by rehabilitating and stabilizing the retaining wall and associated overlook features.
What is the anticipated funding amount for this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated a single award with an estimated total funding amount of $100,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The stated award ceiling and award floor were both $103,000, indicating the award amount was effectively fixed at $103,000 for the intended recipient.
Is there a cost-share or matching requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning the recipient would be expected to contribute non-federal resources as part of the project financing.
Which applicant types were listed as eligible in the announcement?
Eligible applicant categories listed included state governments, city or township governments, and county governments. However, the narrative indicates the award was designated as a single-source award for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R628608S002.
When was the opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on August 11, 2008.
What was the closing date for this opportunity?
The original and current closing date listed was August 26, 2008.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 25, 2008.
Who is the contact for support accessing the full announcement?
The contact listed is Theora McVay, Contract Specialist.
How can the listed contact be reached?
Theora McVay can be reached by phone at 402-661-1662 or by email at theoramcvay@nps.gov.
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