Opportunity Information: Apply for 09SF1UR033SDBOC
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- The Bureau of Reclamation Upper Columbia Area Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "YRBWEP Implementation" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.531 Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP).
- This funding opportunity was created on Dec 17, 2008 and posted on Dec 17, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 16, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $54,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $54,000,000.00 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 YRBWEP Implementation opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF1UR033SDBOC) is a Bureau of Reclamation notice stating the agency's intent to fund specific Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project activities, with a particular focus on piping multiple irrigation laterals. It falls under the Natural Resources category and is associated with CFDA 15.531, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project. The key point is that this announcement is not a request for applications. Instead, it serves as public notice that the Bureau of Reclamation plans to move forward with funding without full and open competition, relying on the authority provided in the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Settlement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-434), specifically Section XII related to the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project and the provisions in Sec. 1203.
Programmatically, the funding is tied to the Yakima River Basin Water Conservation Program established under Sec. 1203. That statutory section directs the Secretary of the Interior, working in consultation with the State of Washington, the Yakama Indian Nation, Yakima River basin irrigators, and other interested parties, to create and administer a basin-wide conservation program. The stated purpose is broad and multi-benefit: evaluating and implementing measures that improve the availability of water supplies for irrigation while also protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife resources (including wetlands) and improving overall water quality in the Yakima Basin. The piping of laterals aligns with those conservation goals by reducing seepage and conveyance losses, improving delivery efficiency, and potentially leaving more water in-stream or available for environmental and water-quality objectives, depending on how the conserved water is managed under the program.
From an award and funding perspective, the announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1) with an estimated total funding amount of $54,000,000. The listed award ceiling is also $54,000,000, while the award floor is $150,000, indicating the program can encompass both large-scale and smaller components, though the intention here appears to be a major, consolidated effort. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind resources as part of the total project financing structure. The eligible applicant type is limited to special district governments, which typically includes entities like irrigation districts or similar local/regional water management districts that operate and maintain water delivery infrastructure.
Administratively, the opportunity was posted on December 17, 2008, with an original and current closing date of January 16, 2009, and an archive date of January 17, 2009. Even though a closing date is listed, it is important in this case to interpret the posting as a formal notice rather than an open competition; the Bureau is signaling intent to fund designated activities under specific legislative authority rather than inviting proposals from the general public. The Bureau also notes an anticipated agreement length of 15 years, reflecting the long-term nature of planning, construction, operation, and performance outcomes for major water conservation and infrastructure modernization work. The notice further states that future renewals or continuation amendments that add funding may occur without additional competition, as long as project performance is successful and Congress appropriates funds to support those additions.
The responsible office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office. For access issues or questions about the full announcement, the listed contact is Rex Crumrine (Contracts and Agreements Specialist) at 509-575-5848 or rcrumrine@pn.usbr.gov.
YRBWEP Implementation (Funding Opportunity Number 09SF1UR033SDBOC) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the YRBWEP Implementation opportunity?
This is a Bureau of Reclamation notice stating the agency's intent to fund specific activities under the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project (YRBWEP), with a particular focus on piping multiple irrigation laterals.
Is this a request for applications (RFA) or an open competitive grant?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is not a request for applications. It functions as public notice that the Bureau of Reclamation plans to move forward with funding without full and open competition.
Why is the Bureau of Reclamation proceeding without full and open competition?
The notice cites statutory authority in the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe Water Settlement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-434), specifically Section XII related to the Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project and the provisions in Sec. 1203.
Which program or statutory section is the funding tied to?
The funding is tied to the Yakima River Basin Water Conservation Program established under Sec. 1203. That section directs the Secretary of the Interior, working in consultation with the State of Washington, the Yakama Indian Nation, Yakima River basin irrigators, and other interested parties, to create and administer a basin-wide conservation program.
What is the stated purpose of the basin-wide conservation program?
The stated purpose is to evaluate and implement measures that improve the availability of water supplies for irrigation while also protecting and enhancing fish and wildlife resources (including wetlands) and improving overall water quality in the Yakima Basin.
What kinds of activities are emphasized in this notice?
The notice highlights a particular focus on piping multiple irrigation laterals, which is a type of water conveyance modernization aimed at reducing losses and improving system efficiency.
How does piping irrigation laterals support conservation goals?
Piping laterals can reduce seepage and conveyance losses and improve delivery efficiency. Depending on how conserved water is managed under the program, these improvements can potentially leave more water in-stream or support environmental and water-quality objectives.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is 09SF1UR033SDBOC.
What is the CFDA number and program name associated with this notice?
The notice is associated with CFDA 15.531, Yakima River Basin Water Enhancement Project.
What category does this opportunity fall under?
This opportunity falls under the Natural Resources category.
How many awards are anticipated?
The announcement anticipates a single award (Expected Awards: 1).
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $54,000,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The listed award ceiling is $54,000,000.
What is the award floor?
The listed award floor is $150,000.
Does the notice indicate whether the effort may include smaller components?
Yes. The presence of an award floor of $150,000 indicates the program can encompass smaller components, although the notice also signals an intent for a major, consolidated effort in this announcement.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, meaning the recipient is expected to contribute non-federal funds or in-kind resources as part of the overall project financing structure.
Who is eligible to apply under the eligible applicant type?
The eligible applicant type is limited to special district governments. This typically includes entities such as irrigation districts or similar local or regional water management districts that operate and maintain water delivery infrastructure.
Which Bureau of Reclamation office is responsible for this notice?
The responsible office is the Bureau of Reclamation, Upper Columbia Area Office.
What are the posting date, closing date, and archive date listed on the notice?
The opportunity was posted on December 17, 2008. The original and current closing date listed is January 16, 2009. The archive date is January 17, 2009.
If a closing date is listed, does that mean applications were being accepted?
Not necessarily. The notice emphasizes it is a formal public notice rather than an open competition, and it states the Bureau is signaling intent to fund designated activities under specific legislative authority rather than inviting proposals from the general public.
What is the anticipated agreement length?
The notice states an anticipated agreement length of 15 years, reflecting the long-term nature of planning, construction, operation, and performance outcomes for major water conservation and infrastructure modernization work.
Can additional funding be added later without another competition?
Yes. The notice states that future renewals or continuation amendments that add funding may occur without additional competition, as long as project performance is successful and Congress appropriates funds to support those additions.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed contact is Rex Crumrine (Contracts and Agreements Specialist).
How can Rex Crumrine be reached?
Phone: 509-575-5848. Email: rcrumrine@pn.usbr.gov.
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