Opportunity Information: Apply for F12AS00132
Apply for F12AS00132
- The Fish and Wildlife Service in the environment transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.608 Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 17, 2012 and posted on Apr 17, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by N/A. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $340,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $340,000.00 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).
- There is not an application process for this funding opportunity. This is a notice of intent to award a single source grant to the Calhoun County Highway Department under justification 505DM 2.14B(4).
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00132) is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service discretionary grant focused on a very specific transportation and access need tied to refuge management. The agency is using federal assistance funding under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, to support replacement of the Deer Plain Road Bridge in Calhoun County. Deer Plain Road serves as the primary entrance route into the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge, so the bridge project is framed as a practical, safety-driven improvement that directly supports public and operational access to the refuge.
The stated purpose of the award is to transfer $340,000 to the Calhoun County Highway Department so the county can complete the design work and reconstruct the bridge using state standard design guidelines. The project is not simply a like-for-like replacement; it also includes realignment of the existing bridge and roadway approach. That realignment is intended to address two problems identified in the notice: a current driving hazard and an erosion concern. In other words, the work is meant to improve road geometry and stability, making travel safer while also reducing impacts associated with erosion at or near the crossing.
A key feature of this announcement is that it is not an open, competitive grant round. The notice explicitly says there is no application process and that this is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Calhoun County Highway Department, justified under 505 DM 2.14B(4). The opportunity lists “Expected Awards: 1,” and both the award floor and ceiling are set at $340,000, matching the estimated total funding, which signals that the funding amount and recipient are predetermined for this specific infrastructure need.
From an implementation standpoint, all work will occur on a county road within the recipient’s jurisdiction, with the county handling design, contracting, and construction through its existing programs. The Fish and Wildlife Service points to cost efficiency as part of the rationale: by relying on the county’s established design and construction processes, the Service expects to pay less overall than it would if it attempted to procure a separate construction project on its own, noting that costs could otherwise exceed what the design component alone might cost under a different approach. The underlying idea is that leveraging local capacity reduces procurement complexity and total cost while achieving the access and safety outcomes the refuge depends on.
Administrative details in the posting show it was posted and created on April 17, 2012, and archived on April 23, 2012. No closing date is provided because the action is not a competitive solicitation. The activity categories are listed as Environment and Transportation, reflecting that the bridge replacement is transportation infrastructure with direct environmental and refuge-access implications. For questions or issues accessing the announcement, the contact listed is Brandon Jutz at 612-713-5407 and BrandonJutz@fws.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) discretionary grant opportunity under Funding Opportunity Number F12AS00132. It is issued under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance, and is focused on a single transportation/access project: replacing the Deer Plain Road Bridge in Calhoun County.
What project is being funded?
The funding supports the design work and reconstruction of the Deer Plain Road Bridge in Calhoun County, using state standard design guidelines. The scope also includes realignment of the existing bridge and the roadway approach.
Why is the Deer Plain Road Bridge project important?
Deer Plain Road is described as the primary entrance route into the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. The bridge replacement is framed as a practical, safety-driven improvement that supports both public access and operational access for refuge management.
Is the project a like-for-like bridge replacement?
No. The notice indicates the project includes realignment of the existing bridge and roadway approach, not just a straightforward replacement of the existing structure in the same configuration.
What problems is the realignment intended to address?
The realignment is intended to address two issues identified in the notice: (1) a current driving hazard and (2) an erosion concern at or near the crossing.
How much funding is being awarded?
The stated purpose is to transfer $340,000 to the Calhoun County Highway Department. The opportunity lists an award floor of $340,000 and an award ceiling of $340,000, matching the estimated total funding.
How many awards are expected?
The opportunity lists “Expected Awards: 1,” indicating a single award is planned.
Who is the intended recipient of the award?
The notice is a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Calhoun County Highway Department.
Is this an open, competitive grant that anyone can apply for?
No. The notice explicitly states there is no application process. It is not an open competitive round; it is a single-source action for a specific recipient and project.
Why is there no application process?
The announcement describes the action as a notice of intent to make a single-source award to the Calhoun County Highway Department, justified under 505 DM 2.14B(4). Because it is single-source, the posting indicates there is no competitive application process.
Why is the USFWS funding a county road bridge project?
The bridge sits on Deer Plain Road, which serves as the primary entrance route into the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge. The project is positioned as directly supporting refuge access and management by improving safety and reliability of travel to the refuge.
Where will the work take place?
All work will occur on a county road within the recipient’s jurisdiction (Calhoun County).
Who will manage and carry out the design and construction work?
The Calhoun County Highway Department will handle design, contracting, and construction through its existing programs.
What design standards will be used for the bridge reconstruction?
The notice states the county will complete the design work and reconstruct the bridge using state standard design guidelines.
What is the stated purpose of the award?
The stated purpose is to transfer $340,000 to the Calhoun County Highway Department so the county can complete the design work and reconstruct the Deer Plain Road Bridge, including the associated realignment work.
What is the rationale for using the county’s existing programs?
The announcement points to cost efficiency and procurement practicality. By relying on the county’s established design and construction processes, the USFWS expects to pay less overall than if it attempted to procure a separate construction project on its own. The notice also suggests that, under a different approach, costs could exceed what the design component alone might cost.
Does the opportunity list a closing date?
No closing date is provided, which aligns with the posting’s description that this is not a competitive solicitation and there is no application process.
What are the activity categories associated with this opportunity?
The activity categories are listed as Environment and Transportation, reflecting that the project is transportation infrastructure with direct environmental and refuge-access implications.
When was this opportunity posted and archived?
The posting indicates it was created and posted on April 17, 2012, and it was archived on April 23, 2012.
What program or assistance listing is associated with this grant?
The opportunity is issued under CFDA 15.608, Fish and Wildlife Management Assistance.
Who can be contacted with questions or issues accessing the announcement?
The contact listed is Brandon Jutz at 612-713-5407 and BrandonJutz@fws.gov.
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