Opportunity Information: Apply for FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDAR
Apply for FWS R6 UPPERARKANSASRIVERNRDAR
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Upper Arkansas River NRDAR Native Plant Propagation at Hayden Ranch" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.658 Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 8, 2011 and posted on Apr 9, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 10, 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 $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 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 this agreement as a single source agreement to Colorado Mountain College.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Upper Arkansas River NRDAR Native Plant Propagation at Hayden Ranch grant opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Region 6 cooperative agreement tied to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) work in the Upper Arkansas River Basin. The project is focused on planning, designing, and coordinating the development of native plant propagation capacity at Hayden Ranch, centered around a greenhouse and associated outdoor growing plots. The intent is to put the technical and administrative groundwork in place so the site can support restoration goals identified through the NRDAR process, with the greenhouse and outdoor plots designed to fit the property and operate effectively over time.
The scope of work is organized into four main tasks. Task 1 covers project planning and design. This includes setting up base maps, creating an architectural greenhouse design that is compatible with existing historic structures on the property, and completing any needed structural engineering. It also requires an energy analysis and the design of an integrated energy system that may blend alternative energy options, followed by completion of final plans and construction documents. In other words, the recipient is expected to produce the professional-grade design package needed to move from concept to build-ready documentation.
Task 2 is centered on water supply and augmentation needs. Under this task, the recipient determines irrigation demand and designs the water-related systems required to serve both the greenhouse and the outdoor plots. This is not limited to physical design; it also includes any necessary water engineering and legal services to prepare documentation that enables water to be used legally for the project. The emphasis here is on ensuring the propagation operation has a reliable and legally compliant water source and irrigation approach.
Task 3 addresses the design of the outdoor plots and environmental data collection. Working with assistance from FWS, the recipient collects environmental data about existing site conditions and uses that information to guide the layout and specifications for outdoor growing areas. The outdoor plots are to be designed to function well in practice, with attention to irrigation, drainage, planting configuration, and fencing. The underlying idea is that successful propagation depends on matching plot design to local conditions and operational needs, not simply drawing boundaries on a map.
Task 4 is overall project coordination. The recipient provides project management and administrative oversight from the planning phase through implementation of those plans. This means coordinating the moving parts across design, engineering, data collection, compliance steps related to water use, and the broader schedule and deliverables, so the project progresses in an organized way and aligns with NRDAR restoration planning.
Administratively, this opportunity was issued as a discretionary cooperative agreement with an expectation of a single award. It is explicitly described as a single-source notice of intent to award to Colorado Mountain College, relying on authority in P.L. 111-88, Section 112, which allows the Department of the Interior to enter into certain cooperative agreements without competition when there is mutual interest and shared contribution of resources. The announcement notes that the FWS Region 6 Regional Director is the DOI authorized official for the Upper Arkansas River Basin NRDAR case and that the Hayden Ranch Native Plant Propagation project was identified in the preferred alternative of the relevant Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP/EA), which is cited as the basis for meeting the criteria for this non-competitive approach.
Key funding details included an estimated total funding amount of $200,000, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and an award floor of $10,000, and no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The CFDA listing provided is 15.658 (Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation Costs). The posting dates show it was posted April 9, 2011, created April 8, 2011, and closed April 10, 2011, with an archive date of May 10, 2011. The agency contact listed for access issues was Andrea Meyer, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-236-5412, with an email referenced but not fully shown in the text provided.
Upper Arkansas River NRDAR Native Plant Propagation at Hayden Ranch - FAQs
What is the "Upper Arkansas River NRDAR Native Plant Propagation at Hayden Ranch" opportunity?
It is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Region 6 cooperative agreement tied to Natural Resource Damage Assessment and Restoration (NRDAR) work in the Upper Arkansas River Basin. The project focuses on planning, designing, and coordinating development of native plant propagation capacity at Hayden Ranch, centered on a greenhouse and associated outdoor growing plots.
What is the overall purpose of the project?
The purpose is to put technical and administrative groundwork in place so Hayden Ranch can support restoration goals identified through the NRDAR process. The effort is intended to produce a build-ready design and coordination package so the greenhouse and outdoor plots fit the property and can operate effectively over time.
Which agency is offering the award?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Region 6.
What type of federal award is this?
It is described as a discretionary cooperative agreement.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. It is explicitly described as a single-source notice of intent to award, with an expectation of a single award.
Who is the intended recipient named in the notice?
The notice identifies Colorado Mountain College as the single-source intended recipient.
What is the legal authority cited for using a non-competitive cooperative agreement?
The notice cites P.L. 111-88, Section 112, which allows the Department of the Interior to enter into certain cooperative agreements without competition when there is mutual interest and shared contribution of resources.
How does this project connect to NRDAR restoration planning?
The announcement states that the Hayden Ranch Native Plant Propagation project was identified in the preferred alternative of the relevant Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment (RP/EA), and this is cited as a basis for meeting criteria for a non-competitive approach.
What are the main components or tasks in the scope of work?
The scope is organized into four main tasks: (1) project planning and design; (2) water supply and augmentation needs; (3) outdoor plot design and environmental data collection; and (4) overall project coordination.
What is included under Task 1 (Project Planning and Design)?
Task 1 includes establishing base maps, creating an architectural greenhouse design compatible with existing historic structures on the property, completing any needed structural engineering, performing an energy analysis, and designing an integrated energy system that may blend alternative energy options. It culminates in final plans and construction documents (a professional-grade, build-ready design package).
Does the greenhouse design need to account for existing site features?
Yes. The greenhouse design is expected to be compatible with existing historic structures on the property, and it should be designed to fit the property and operate effectively over time.
Is an energy analysis required?
Yes. The scope calls for an energy analysis and the design of an integrated energy system that may blend alternative energy options.
What is included under Task 2 (Water Supply and Augmentation)?
Task 2 requires determining irrigation demand and designing the water-related systems to serve both the greenhouse and the outdoor plots. It also includes any necessary water engineering and legal services to prepare documentation enabling water to be used legally for the project, emphasizing a reliable and legally compliant water source and irrigation approach.
Does Task 2 involve legal work related to water?
Yes. The notice states that water engineering and legal services may be needed to prepare documentation so water can be used legally for the project.
What is included under Task 3 (Outdoor Plots and Environmental Data Collection)?
With assistance from FWS, the recipient collects environmental data about existing site conditions and uses that information to guide layout and specifications for outdoor growing areas. The outdoor plots are to be designed with practical operational considerations such as irrigation, drainage, planting configuration, and fencing.
Does FWS provide any role or assistance during Task 3?
Yes. Task 3 is described as being carried out with assistance from FWS, particularly in collecting environmental data and using it to inform outdoor plot design.
What is included under Task 4 (Project Coordination)?
Task 4 is overall project coordination, including project management and administrative oversight from planning through implementation of those plans. It includes coordinating design, engineering, environmental data collection, water-use compliance steps, schedules, and deliverables to keep the project organized and aligned with NRDAR restoration planning.
What is the estimated total funding amount for the opportunity?
The estimated total funding amount is $200,000.
What are the award ceiling and award floor?
The award ceiling is $100,000 and the award floor is $10,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The notice states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing provided is 15.658, titled "Natural Resource Damage Assessment, Restoration and Implementation Costs."
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting dates shown indicate it was created April 8, 2011, posted April 9, 2011, and closed April 10, 2011.
Is this opportunity archived?
Yes. The archive date shown is May 10, 2011.
Who is listed as the authorized DOI official for the Upper Arkansas River Basin NRDAR case?
The notice states that the FWS Region 6 Regional Director is the Department of the Interior (DOI) authorized official for the Upper Arkansas River Basin NRDAR case.
Who can be contacted for access issues?
The agency contact listed for access issues is Andrea Meyer, Grants Management Specialist, at 303-236-5412. An email is referenced in the notice but is not fully shown in the provided text.
What kinds of deliverables are implied by the described scope?
Based on the description, deliverables include base maps; a greenhouse architectural design compatible with historic structures; any required structural engineering outputs; an energy analysis and integrated energy system design; final plans and construction documents; irrigation demand determination; water system design and supporting water engineering/legal documentation for lawful water use; environmental data collection results; outdoor plot designs addressing irrigation/drainage/planting configuration/fencing; and ongoing project management and coordination materials that keep the work aligned with schedule and deliverables.
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