Opportunity Information: Apply for 15AN20006
Apply for 15AN20006
- The Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South Shore Service Yard California State Parks" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.524 Recreation Resources Management.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 23, 2015 and posted on Mar 23, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 6, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,383,451.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,383,451.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The South Shore Service Yard grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 15AN20006) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation focused on improving core operations and maintenance infrastructure at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California. The project centers on the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard and is intended to modernize aging facilities so the recreation area can operate more safely, reliably, and in a way that better supports both visitors and staff. The work is framed as essential to MLSRA meeting its planned operational improvements for public use, with a strong emphasis on replacing deteriorated structures and correcting health, safety, and accessibility gaps.
The funded scope is largely construction and site-work driven, with five major objectives described as being substantially completed through the award. Those objectives include demolishing deteriorating or hazardous buildings; making utility improvements; completing grading work along with ADA-related accessibility upgrades; constructing a new service building; and building a dedicated wash pad to support treatment and control measures for invasive Quagga mussels. The wash pad component highlights an operational need tied to aquatic invasive species management, which is a common concern at heavily used water recreation sites where boats and equipment can spread invasive organisms.
California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) is positioned as the implementing recipient and the on-the-ground manager responsible for delivering the project. CDPR describes the improvements as critical facility and program support, aimed at replacing aging infrastructure, meeting Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and Section 504 accessibility standards applicable on federal land, and aligning the yard with current health and safety standards. While Reclamation is the awarding federal agency, the opportunity states that Reclamation does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution; instead, CDPR would manage and complete the work, with Reclamation providing regular communication, coordination, and reporting/oversight.
A notable feature of this opportunity is that it is justified as a single-source (non-competitive) award based on “Unique Qualifications.” The rationale is that MLSRA is operated under a long-standing management agreement between Reclamation and CDPR, under which CDPR is responsible for administration, operation, maintenance, and development of recreation uses and facilities at Millerton Lake and around Friant Dam. CDPR has the local presence, equipment, staff structure, and historical continuity to carry out the work, having managed the area for Reclamation since the late 1950s. The justification also references Reclamation’s 2010 Final Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, which emphasizes that implementation of management actions is primarily the responsibility of the designated managing partner, a role CDPR already holds.
Legally, the award is grounded in the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (Public Law 89-72, July 9, 1965), specifically Section 1 and Sections 3(b)(1) and 3(c)(1). In practical terms, this authority supports federal participation in recreation-related facilities at federal water projects while encouraging non-federal public bodies to administer recreation areas and share costs. The opportunity explicitly indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement and aligns with the Act’s general limitation that the federal share for certain recreation facility expansions/modifications may not exceed 50 percent of total cost, reinforcing the expectation that the non-federal partner carries a substantial portion of planning, capital, and ongoing operation/maintenance responsibilities.
In terms of funding details, the opportunity anticipated one award with total estimated funding of $1,383,451, and the award ceiling and floor were both listed as $1,383,451 (indicating a single, fixed award amount for this specific project). The eligible applicant category was limited to state governments, which aligns with CDPR as the intended recipient. The opportunity was posted March 23, 2015, with an original/current closing date of April 6, 2015, and an archive date of May 6, 2015. The activity category is Natural Resources under CFDA 15.524 (Recreation Resources Management). The listed grants officer contact for access issues or questions was Beverly Breen at BBreen@usbr.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - South Shore Service Yard Grant (FON 15AN20006)
What is the South Shore Service Yard grant opportunity?
The South Shore Service Yard grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 15AN20006) is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. It focuses on improving core operations and maintenance infrastructure at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California, centered on the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard.
Who is the federal awarding agency?
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) is the federal awarding agency for this opportunity.
What site or location does the project support?
The project supports Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California, with the primary work centered on the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to modernize aging facilities and infrastructure so MLSRA can operate more safely, reliably, and in a way that better supports visitors and staff. The scope emphasizes replacing deteriorated structures and correcting health, safety, and accessibility gaps.
What kind of work is expected to be funded?
The funded scope is largely construction and site-work driven. The opportunity describes five major objectives intended to be substantially completed through the award: demolition of deteriorating or hazardous buildings, utility improvements, grading and ADA-related accessibility upgrades, construction of a new service building, and construction of a dedicated wash pad.
What are the five major objectives described for completion under the award?
The opportunity describes the following objectives as being substantially completed through the award:
- Demolish deteriorating or hazardous buildings.
- Make utility improvements.
- Complete grading work along with ADA-related accessibility upgrades.
- Construct a new service building.
- Build a dedicated wash pad to support treatment and control measures for invasive Quagga mussels.
Why is a wash pad included in the project scope?
The wash pad is intended to support treatment and control measures for invasive Quagga mussels. The opportunity frames this as an operational need tied to aquatic invasive species management at a heavily used water recreation site where boats and equipment can spread invasive organisms.
Who is the intended recipient and implementing organization?
The California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) is positioned as the implementing recipient and on-the-ground manager responsible for delivering the project.
What role does CDPR play in managing Millerton Lake State Recreation Area?
The opportunity states that MLSRA is operated under a long-standing management agreement between Reclamation and CDPR. Under that arrangement, CDPR is responsible for administration, operation, maintenance, and development of recreation uses and facilities at Millerton Lake and around Friant Dam, and has managed the area for Reclamation since the late 1950s.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The opportunity is justified as a single-source (non-competitive) award based on "Unique Qualifications."
What is the rationale for making this a single-source (non-competitive) award?
The stated rationale is that CDPR is the designated managing partner under a long-standing management agreement with Reclamation, has local presence and capacity (equipment and staff structure), and has historical continuity managing MLSRA since the late 1950s. The justification also references Reclamation's 2010 Final Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, which emphasizes that management actions are primarily the responsibility of the designated managing partner.
What legal authority supports this grant?
The opportunity states that the award is grounded in the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (Public Law 89-72, July 9, 1965), specifically Section 1 and Sections 3(b)(1) and 3(c)(1).
Does the opportunity require cost sharing or matching?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly indicates a cost sharing or matching requirement.
Is there a limit on the federal share of project costs?
The opportunity aligns with the Act's general limitation that the federal share for certain recreation facility expansions/modifications may not exceed 50 percent of total cost. This reinforces the expectation that the non-federal partner carries a substantial portion of planning, capital, and ongoing operation/maintenance responsibilities.
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The opportunity anticipated one award with total estimated funding of $1,383,451.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
Both the award ceiling and award floor were listed as $1,383,451, indicating a single, fixed award amount for this specific project.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
Who is eligible to apply?
The eligible applicant category was limited to state governments, which aligns with CDPR as the intended recipient.
What is the CFDA number and program category?
The activity category is Natural Resources under CFDA 15.524 (Recreation Resources Management).
How involved will the Bureau of Reclamation be in day-to-day project execution?
The opportunity states that Reclamation does not anticipate substantial involvement in day-to-day execution. CDPR would manage and complete the work, while Reclamation would provide regular communication, coordination, and reporting/oversight.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on March 23, 2015. The original/current closing date was April 6, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed for the opportunity was May 6, 2015.
Who is the listed grants officer contact for questions or access issues?
The listed grants officer contact was Beverly Breen. The email provided was BBreen@usbr.gov.
What types of standards and compliance issues are emphasized in the project description?
The opportunity emphasizes correcting health and safety gaps and meeting accessibility requirements, including Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements and Section 504 accessibility standards applicable on federal land.
What outcomes does CDPR describe as resulting from the improvements?
CDPR describes the improvements as critical facility and program support aimed at replacing aging infrastructure, meeting ADA and Section 504 accessibility standards, and aligning the service yard with current health and safety standards to better support public use and operations.
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