Opportunity Information: Apply for NWRS R2 21541 01
Apply for NWRS R2 21541 01
- The Region 2 in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Visitor Center Enhancement at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge Trail Public Use Area" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.654 Visitor Facility Enhancements Refuges and Wildlife.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 27, 2010 and posted on May 27, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $70,525.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $70,525.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals Independent school districts County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The "Visitor Center Enhancement at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge - Trail Public Use Area" opportunity is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2, cooperative agreement aimed at creating a new or improved public use area at the Dow Wood Unit of San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge. The project focuses on expanding visitor access and environmental education by building approximately 2 miles of trails, installing a waterless restroom facility, developing access features (including accessible parking and routes), and constructing an environmental education pavilion intended to support interpretive and learning activities on-site. In practical terms, the project is designed to make the refuge more welcoming and usable for a broad range of visitors, including those who need accessible infrastructure.
The division of responsibilities is clearly laid out. USFWS will serve in an oversight and technical direction role, providing the design and the project specifications for key elements such as the trail alignments and standards, the restroom facility requirements, the pavilion structure design, access routes, accessible parking layout, and visitor-facing items like signage and tables. The selected partner is expected to carry out the on-the-ground implementation by providing the construction directly or by hiring contractors to build the waterless restroom, a 0.9-mile accessible trail, and a 1.2-mile aggregate-surfaced trail, along with the related amenities and the environmental education pavilion. The arrangement is structured so that the federal agency controls consistency, safety, and compliance through design and specifications, while the partner delivers the actual construction and installation work.
Financially, this was a single-award opportunity with a fixed total funding amount of $70,525, and both the award ceiling and floor were set at $70,525, meaning the funding amount was essentially predetermined rather than a range. There was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed, which lowers the barrier for eligible applicants because they are not required to bring additional non-federal funds to the table to be considered. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.654, "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife," and falls under the Natural Resources activity category.
Eligibility was broad and included many types of entities: federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations, state governments, county and municipal governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, institutions of higher education (public, private, and state-controlled), nonprofits (including both 501(c)(3) organizations and certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and even individuals. This wide eligibility suggests the refuge was open to partnering with a local government, an education-focused organization, a nonprofit friends group, a university, or a qualified private entity with relevant construction and public access experience.
The timeline for the announcement was short and specific. It was posted and created on May 27, 2010, with an original and current closing date of June 11, 2010, and it was archived on July 11, 2010. That brief application window implies the agency likely had a defined need and schedule for getting the project moving, and potentially expected applicants to be ready to demonstrate capability quickly, including experience with construction, coordination, and delivering visitor infrastructure consistent with federal design specifications and accessibility expectations.
For applicants who needed assistance accessing the full announcement or had questions, the listed point of contact was Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor, reachable by phone at 505-248-6480 or by email at reneerobichaud@fws.gov.
FAQs: Visitor Center Enhancement at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge - Trail Public Use Area
What is the "Visitor Center Enhancement at San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge - Trail Public Use Area" opportunity?
This is a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Region 2 cooperative agreement focused on creating a new or improved public use area at the Dow Wood Unit of San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge.
What is the main goal of this project?
The project is intended to expand visitor access and environmental education at the refuge by building trails, adding visitor amenities, and constructing an environmental education pavilion to support on-site interpretive and learning activities.
Where will the work take place?
The work is planned for the Dow Wood Unit of San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge, as described in the opportunity information.
What specific facilities and improvements are included?
Based on the opportunity description, the project includes:
- Approximately 2 miles of trails
- A waterless restroom facility
- Access features such as accessible parking and accessible routes
- An environmental education pavilion for interpretive and learning activities
- Visitor-facing items such as signage and tables (provided for in USFWS design/specifications)
How many miles of trail are planned, and what types?
The partner is expected to build two trail segments:
- A 0.9-mile accessible trail
- A 1.2-mile aggregate-surfaced trail
Together, these total about 2.1 miles, and the opportunity also describes the project as approximately 2 miles of trails.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean in this opportunity?
In this opportunity, USFWS has an oversight and technical direction role and provides designs and specifications for key project elements, while the selected partner carries out on-the-ground implementation (either directly or by hiring contractors).
What responsibilities will USFWS handle?
USFWS will provide oversight and technical direction and will provide the design and project specifications for key elements, including:
- Trail alignments and trail standards
- Waterless restroom facility requirements
- Pavilion structure design
- Access routes
- Accessible parking layout
- Visitor-facing items such as signage and tables
What responsibilities will the selected partner handle?
The selected partner is expected to implement the project on the ground by performing construction directly or hiring contractors to build and install the planned improvements, including:
- Waterless restroom facility
- 0.9-mile accessible trail
- 1.2-mile aggregate-surfaced trail
- Related amenities
- Environmental education pavilion
Does the opportunity emphasize accessibility?
Yes. The opportunity specifically references accessible parking and routes and includes construction of a 0.9-mile accessible trail. The project is described as making the refuge more welcoming and usable for a broad range of visitors, including those who need accessible infrastructure.
How much funding is available?
The total funding amount is $70,525.
Is there a funding range, or is the amount fixed?
The funding amount is fixed. The award ceiling and award floor were both listed as $70,525, indicating the award amount was predetermined rather than offered as a range.
How many awards were expected?
This was described as a single-award opportunity.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The opportunity information states there was no cost-sharing or matching requirement listed.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA 15.654, titled "Visitor Facility Enhancements - Refuges and Wildlife."
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included:
- Federal-recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township (municipal) governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Institutions of higher education (public, private, and state-controlled)
- Nonprofits, including 501(c)(3) organizations
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (as described)
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Individuals
Is this opportunity limited to nonprofits or government agencies?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits, multiple levels of government, educational institutions, for-profit organizations (including small businesses), tribal entities, and individuals.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted (created) on May 27, 2010.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was June 11, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on July 11, 2010.
How long was the application window?
Based on the posted date (May 27, 2010) and the closing date (June 11, 2010), the application window was relatively brief.
Who do applicants contact for questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The listed point of contact was Renee Robichaud, Assistant Refuge Supervisor.
What are the contact details for the point of contact?
Phone: 505-248-6480
Email: reneerobichaud@fws.gov
Which USFWS region is managing this opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as USFWS Region 2.
What kinds of deliverables should a partner be prepared to complete?
Based on the description, the partner should be prepared to deliver construction and installation work for trails, a waterless restroom, access-related features, related amenities, and an environmental education pavilion, following USFWS-provided designs and specifications.
Does USFWS provide the project design and specifications?
Yes. USFWS will provide the design and project specifications for the key project elements, including trail alignments and standards, restroom requirements, pavilion design, access routes, accessible parking layout, and visitor-facing items such as signage and tables.
Can the partner use contractors to complete the construction?
Yes. The opportunity states the partner may provide the construction directly or hire contractors to complete the work.
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