The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service) at Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge is offering a grant for construction management of the Ferguson Bayou hydrologic reconnection project. The chosen organization will oversee the installation of water control structures and excavation according to provided design plans. Responsibilities include bid solicitations, on-site inspections, infrastructure repairs, and compliance with environmental regulations. The completion deadline for all work is December 31, 2021. Applications must be submitted by February 09, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 323001
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | F20AS00037 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Ferguson Bayou Hydrologic Reconnection |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.662 — Great Lakes Restoration |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 11, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2020 Prior to submitting an application and applicant can schedule time to view the site and project areas by contacting the Service Project Officer, appointments must be scheduled no later than 10 days prior to the closing of the announcement. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 09, 2020 Prior to submitting an application and applicant can schedule time to view the site and project areas by contacting the Service Project Officer, appointments must be scheduled no later than 10 days prior to the closing of the announcement. |
| Archive Date: | Feb 10, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Fish and Wildlife Service |
| Description: | The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (the Service), Shiawassee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) requests interested organizations to submit applications for the construction management of Ferguson Bayou hydrologic reconnection project. The Service will provide a final set of signed/sealed construction plans and obtain all local, state, and federal permits prior to construction. The entity will provide construction management services for the installation of multiple water control structures and the excavation of the Maankiki-Ferguson connection ditch and Ferguson-Spaulding connection ditch per design plan specifications provided by the Service. Construction management services will include: -Development of a federal procurement compliant bid package and solicitation of bids from sub-contractors to complete the work. -Provide construction management, oversight, and on-site inspections of all aspects of construction to ensure all aspects of the project are built to design specifications. -Ensure all contractors wash and clean equipment prior to entering Refuge (as outlined in the design plans) to prevent invasive species spread. -Ensure all fuel stored on the Refuge by sub-contractors is compliant with the Service policy for fuel storage and containment. -Ensure any damage to existing Refuge infrastructure (roads, trails, signs, gates, observation platforms) are repaired to pre-construction condition (this may include but not limited to road grading and dike repair upon completion of the project). -Routinely communicate construction activities, timelines, and any issues that may cause delays with the Service program officer. -Provide final survey of project to the Service in an ArcGIS and AutoCAD compatible format. -All work must be completed by December 31, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Eric Dunton 989-777-5930 ext 103
Eric_Dunton@fws.gov Email:Eric_Dunton@fws.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 323001 Full Announcement-NOFO and Supplement A -> NOFO.pdf
Folder 323001 Full Announcement-NOFO and Supplement A -> Supplement_A_Construction_Plans.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Eric Dunton 989-777-5930 ext 103 Eric_Dunton@fws.gov Email: Eric_Dunton@fws.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.662 | PKG00257077 | Dec 11, 2019 | Feb 09, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
323001 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
323001 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
323001 SF424D-1.1.pdf
323001 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
323001 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
323001 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
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