Opportunity Information: Apply for R12AS20029
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Mid Pacific Region in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Sacramento River Joint Intake Project Construction" 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 Jul 20, 2012 and posted on Jul 20, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 5, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $16,707,968.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Sacramento River Joint Intake Project - Construction grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number R12AS20029) is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region, discretionary funding action to support construction of a fish-screening facility on the Sacramento River. The purpose of the project is to reduce or prevent the entrainment of endangered anadromous fish by screening water diversions at a joint intake location, which is a common fish-protection approach in large river systems where sensitive species can be pulled into pumping or diversion infrastructure. The opportunity is funded under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act), authorized by Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21), which covers fish and wildlife measures connected to Central Valley Project operations and related improvements.
This announcement is a notice of intent to make a sole-source award, not a competitive solicitation. BOR indicates it intends to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Reclamation District 2035 (an eligible applicant type listed as a special district government). A Cooperative Agreement generally means the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project, such as coordination on technical requirements, compliance, reporting, or construction oversight, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. BOR also notes that the decision not to compete the award is based on Departmental Manual 505 DM2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that this determination is entirely at the government’s discretion. Because of that sole-source intent, the notice explicitly states it is not requesting proposals from other entities.
The planned funding level is fixed at an estimated $16,707,968.00, and both the award ceiling and floor are listed at that same amount, signaling an expected single award in that exact range rather than a variable or scalable pool. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning Reclamation District 2035 (and potentially partners) would be expected to contribute a portion of project costs in addition to federal assistance, although the specific match ratio is not provided in the text excerpt.
Timing details show the notice was posted July 20, 2012, with an original and current closing date of August 5, 2012, and an archive date of August 6, 2012. The estimated award date was on or about September 21, 2012. The period of performance runs from the date of award through December 31, 2015, which aligns with a multi-year construction effort that would typically include final design coordination, procurement, construction, and closeout activities.
For additional documentation, BOR directs readers to the Notice of Intent (NOI) under the same reference number, R12AS20029. The point of contact for questions is Mr. Robert S. Lowry, Grants Management Specialist, reachable by email at rlowry@usbr.gov, with the note that he can also assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled the Sacramento River Joint Intake Project - Construction grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is R12AS20029.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation (BOR), Mid-Pacific Region discretionary funding action.
What is the project being funded?
The funding supports construction of a fish-screening facility on the Sacramento River.
What is the purpose of constructing a fish-screening facility?
The purpose is to reduce or prevent the entrainment of endangered anadromous fish by screening water diversions at a joint intake location. This approach is commonly used in large river systems to help keep sensitive fish species from being pulled into pumping or diversion infrastructure.
Is this a competitive grant solicitation?
No. This announcement is a notice of intent to make a sole-source award, not a competitive solicitation.
Is BOR requesting proposals from other entities?
No. The notice explicitly states that BOR is not requesting proposals from other entities.
Who does BOR intend to fund under this notice?
BOR indicates it intends to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with Reclamation District 2035.
What type of applicant is Reclamation District 2035 considered to be under this notice?
Reclamation District 2035 is identified as an eligible applicant type listed as a special district government.
What type of award instrument is planned?
The planned award instrument is a Cooperative Agreement.
What does a Cooperative Agreement imply for how the project will be managed?
A Cooperative Agreement generally indicates the federal agency expects to have substantial involvement during the project. Examples noted include coordination on technical requirements, compliance, reporting, or construction oversight, rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back.
What is the basis cited for making this a sole-source award?
BOR states the decision not to compete the award is based on Departmental Manual 505 DM2, paragraph 2.14(B)(4), and that the determination is entirely at the government’s discretion.
How much funding is planned?
The planned funding level is an estimated $16,707,968.00.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor are listed as $16,707,968.00.
Does the listing suggest more than one award will be made?
The funding level and the identical award ceiling and floor signal an expected single award in that exact range rather than a variable or scalable pool.
Is there a cost-sharing or matching requirement?
Yes. The opportunity includes a cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning Reclamation District 2035 (and potentially partners) would be expected to contribute a portion of project costs in addition to federal assistance.
Is the match ratio or required percentage provided in the excerpt?
No. The specific match ratio is not provided in the text excerpt.
Under what program (CFDA) is this opportunity funded?
The opportunity is funded under CFDA 15.512 (Central Valley Project Improvement Act).
What is the legal authorization for this funding?
The opportunity is authorized by Public Law 102-575, Section 3406(b)(21), which covers fish and wildlife measures connected to Central Valley Project operations and related improvements.
When was this notice posted?
The notice was posted on July 20, 2012.
What was the closing date for this notice?
The original and current closing date is August 5, 2012.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 6, 2012.
What was the estimated award date?
The estimated award date was on or about September 21, 2012.
What is the period of performance?
The period of performance runs from the date of award through December 31, 2015.
Where can someone find additional documentation referenced by BOR?
BOR directs readers to the Notice of Intent (NOI) under the same reference number, R12AS20029.
Who is the point of contact for questions about this opportunity?
The point of contact is Mr. Robert S. Lowry, Grants Management Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
He can be reached by email at rlowry@usbr.gov.
What if someone has trouble accessing the full announcement electronically?
The notice states that Mr. Robert S. Lowry can also assist if there are problems accessing the full announcement electronically.
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