Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR LC 19N018
This opportunity is a discretionary federal grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award" to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The core purpose is to address a specific weak spot in California's efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels: many vehicles and watercraft enter California via routes that do not pass through a Border Protection Station, meaning they are not being screened or inspected for mussel contamination. Because these bypass routes fall outside the current inspection net, they create a real vulnerability in statewide containment strategies, potentially allowing mussels to be transported into California undetected and then spread to lakes, reservoirs, and connected waterways.
The project described is essentially a focused assessment designed to quantify and better understand the risk posed by those uninspected entry corridors. It aligns directly with high-priority actions identified in the Quagga Zebra Action Plan for Western Waters (QZAP) and supports the broader Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species Initiative. In practical terms, the grant funds a structured, one-year traffic study intended to reveal how much relevant traffic is using these routes, when and where it occurs, and what that implies for the likelihood of mussel transport and subsequent establishment.
The scope of work is laid out in four main steps. First, the recipient will develop, announce, and put in place a contract vehicle to have the study conducted, which implies creating the study approach, soliciting a contractor if needed, and formally establishing the agreement. Second, the project requires obtaining any necessary encroachment permits, which typically relate to conducting monitoring or installing equipment in public rights-of-way or along roadways. Third, the project will carry out a full year of traffic monitoring, capturing seasonal patterns that matter for boating and water recreation (for example, summer peaks, holiday surges, and shoulder-season movement). Fourth, the collected data will be analyzed and turned into a final report that summarizes findings and translates them into actionable information for inspection planning and invasive species prevention strategy.
Administratively, the opportunity is identified as Funding Opportunity Number BOR LC 19N018, categorized as an environmental grant under CFDA 15.517. The eligible applicant pool is state governments, and this notice indicates an expectation of a single award, with an award ceiling of $160,000. The opportunity was created on June 28, 2019, with an original closing date of July 12, 2019. Overall, the funding is meant to produce clear, evidence-based insight into how significant the "uninspected route" problem is, so California and regional partners can decide whether additional inspection coverage, targeted outreach, monitoring, or enforcement resources are needed to reduce the risk of quagga and zebra mussel introduction and spread.Apply for BOR LC 19N018
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the environment sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Award to California Department of Fish and Wildlife" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.517.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 28, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 12, 2019. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $160,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, issued as a "Notice of Intent to Award" to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
What problem is the grant trying to address?
The funding targets a specific weak spot in California's efforts to prevent the introduction and spread of invasive quagga and zebra mussels: many vehicles and watercraft enter California via routes that do not pass through a Border Protection Station. Because these routes are not currently screened or inspected for mussel contamination, they create a vulnerability that could allow mussels to be transported into the state undetected and spread to lakes, reservoirs, and connected waterways.
What is the core purpose of the project being funded?
The core purpose is to run a focused, structured assessment to quantify and better understand the risk posed by "uninspected entry corridors" into California. The goal is to generate evidence-based information that can inform inspection planning and invasive species prevention strategy.
Is this a research project or an operational inspection program?
Based on the scope described, the project is an assessment (a one-year traffic study) rather than an expansion of inspections. The work is intended to measure and characterize relevant traffic patterns on bypass routes and translate findings into actionable planning information.
What invasive species are addressed by this opportunity?
The opportunity specifically focuses on invasive quagga mussels and zebra mussels, and the risk that contaminated watercraft and vehicles could transport them into California and facilitate their spread.
Why are bypass routes considered high risk for mussel introduction?
These routes are considered high risk because they fall outside the current inspection net. Vehicles and watercraft using these corridors may not be screened or inspected, increasing the chance that mussels could be transported into California without detection and then introduced into waterbodies.
How does this project relate to regional or multi-state planning efforts?
The project aligns with high-priority actions in the Quagga Zebra Action Plan for Western Waters (QZAP) and supports the broader Safeguarding the West from Invasive Species Initiative.
What are the main tasks or steps in the scope of work?
The scope of work is described in four main steps:
- Develop, announce, and implement a contract vehicle to conduct the study (including developing the approach and establishing an agreement, and potentially soliciting a contractor).
- Obtain any necessary encroachment permits (typically for monitoring activities or equipment placed in public rights-of-way or along roadways).
- Conduct a full year of traffic monitoring to capture seasonal patterns relevant to boating and water recreation (such as summer peaks, holiday surges, and shoulder-season travel).
- Analyze the collected data and produce a final report summarizing findings and translating results into actionable information for inspection planning and prevention strategy.
How long is the traffic monitoring period?
The project includes a full year of traffic monitoring, intended to capture seasonal variation in travel and boating-related movement patterns.
Why is a full year of monitoring required?
A full year is intended to capture seasonal patterns that matter for boating and water recreation, including summer peaks, holiday surges, and shoulder-season movement, so the risk assessment is not limited to a single season.
What kinds of deliverables are expected from this project?
The described end product includes analyzed data and a final report that summarizes findings and translates them into actionable information for inspection planning and invasive species prevention strategy.
What decisions could this study help inform?
The study is meant to help California and regional partners determine whether additional inspection coverage, targeted outreach, monitoring, or enforcement resources may be needed to reduce the risk of quagga and zebra mussel introduction and spread.
Who is the expected recipient of the award?
The Notice of Intent to Award indicates the California Department of Fish and Wildlife as the intended recipient.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
The eligible applicant pool is state governments.
Is the opportunity expected to result in multiple awards?
No. The notice indicates an expectation of a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $160,000.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR LC 19N018.
How is this opportunity categorized administratively?
It is categorized as an environmental grant under CFDA 15.517.
When was the opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on June 28, 2019.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was July 12, 2019.
What does "Notice of Intent to Award" imply in this context?
In this context, the Notice of Intent to Award indicates the Bureau of Reclamation's stated intent to make an award to the named recipient (the California Department of Fish and Wildlife), rather than describing an open, competitive solicitation for a broad set of applicants.
Will the project require permits to perform monitoring?
Yes. The scope includes obtaining any necessary encroachment permits, which typically relate to conducting monitoring or installing equipment in public rights-of-way or along roadways.
What kinds of traffic patterns is the study intended to capture?
The study is intended to measure how much relevant traffic uses the uninspected routes, when and where it occurs, and what those patterns imply for the likelihood of mussel transport and establishment.
What is meant by "uninspected entry corridors"?
The phrase refers to routes into California that do not pass through a Border Protection Station and therefore may allow vehicles and watercraft to enter without being screened or inspected for mussel contamination.
How will the findings be used once the final report is completed?
The findings are intended to provide clear, evidence-based insight into the scale and timing of the uninspected-route issue, supporting decisions about inspection planning and broader invasive species prevention strategies.
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