Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 18 N034
The Contra Costa Water District - Rock Fish Slough grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number BOR MP 18 N034) is a continuation cooperative agreement offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, under the Natural Resources activity area (CFDA 15.512). It is aimed specifically at supporting work associated with the Rock Slough Intake on the Contra Costa Canal, a key component of the Central Valley Project's Delta Division. The Canal is a major regional conveyance and delivery system that diverts roughly 120,000 to 130,000 acre-feet of water each year from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to serve irrigation needs as well as municipal and industrial demands in Contra Costa County.
A central issue the opportunity addresses is that the Rock Slough diversion has historically been one of the largest unscreened diversion sites in the Delta, creating significant risk that fish will be drawn into the intake (a process known as entrainment). Species potentially affected include both resident and migratory fish, with particular concern for protected species such as the threatened Delta smelt and the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon. To reduce these impacts, a fish screen has been constructed at the intake with multiple objectives: limiting fish entrainment associated with diversion operations; reducing predation risks on sensitive or targeted species in the immediate intake area; meeting legal requirements set out in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008 Biological Opinion for Delta smelt; completing mitigation commitments connected to the Los Vaqueros Biological Opinion; and satisfying requirements of the Central Valley Improvement Act, including Section 3406(b)(5).
The grant narrative emphasizes that, while the fish screen has been built, there have been notable operational problems, particularly tied to the automated debris handling system that clears material from the screen. Those issues have included incidents involving salmon take, which elevates regulatory and environmental concerns. The system has gone through extensive testing, and at the time of the opportunity description all four rake units were operational, with construction contract obligations largely met aside from remaining punch-list items provided to the construction contractor, Flatiron.
The continued work supported by this opportunity is focused on resolving these operational shortcomings through an active redesign effort intended to develop new specifications for removing and replacing the rake system. At the same time, the project includes ongoing monitoring of fish responses to the automated debris handling system, a process that began in November 2011 after the first documented salmon take. Overall, the opportunity is structured to help ensure that the Rock Slough fish protection infrastructure functions reliably in real-world conditions, reduces harm to protected fish species, and maintains compliance with multiple overlapping biological opinions and statutory obligations while allowing the Canal to continue serving as a critical water supply facility.
Key administrative details include an award ceiling of $500,000, an expectation of one award, eligibility limited to special district governments, and an original closing date of August 23, 2018 (with a creation date of August 8, 2018).Apply for BOR MP 18 N034
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Contra Costa Water District - Rock Fish Slough" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.512.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 08, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2018. (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 $500,000.00 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is referred to as the Contra Costa Water District - Rock Fish Slough grant opportunity.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is BOR MP 18 N034.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation.
What type of agreement is this?
This is a continuation cooperative agreement.
What is the activity area for this opportunity?
The activity area is Natural Resources.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 15.512.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to special district governments.
How many awards are expected?
One award is expected.
What is the maximum funding amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
When was this opportunity created?
The creation date is August 8, 2018.
What was the original closing date?
The original closing date was August 23, 2018.
What facility or site does the grant work focus on?
The work is specifically associated with the Rock Slough Intake on the Contra Costa Canal, which is a key component of the Central Valley Project's Delta Division.
What is the Contra Costa Canal and why is it important?
The Contra Costa Canal is a major regional conveyance and delivery system that diverts roughly 120,000 to 130,000 acre-feet of water each year from the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta to support irrigation needs and municipal and industrial demands in Contra Costa County.
What problem is the grant intended to address?
The opportunity addresses the historical issue that the Rock Slough diversion has been one of the largest unscreened diversion sites in the Delta, creating a significant risk of fish being drawn into the intake (entrainment).
What does "entrainment" mean in this context?
Entrainment refers to fish being drawn into the intake during diversion operations.
Which fish species are of particular concern?
Species potentially affected include resident and migratory fish, with particular concern for protected species such as the threatened Delta smelt and the endangered winter-run Chinook salmon.
What has been built to reduce fish impacts at the intake?
A fish screen has been constructed at the Rock Slough Intake to reduce fish entrainment and related impacts.
What are the stated objectives of the fish screen?
The fish screen objectives include limiting fish entrainment associated with diversion operations, reducing predation risks on sensitive or targeted species in the immediate intake area, meeting legal requirements in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008 Biological Opinion for Delta smelt, completing mitigation commitments connected to the Los Vaqueros Biological Opinion, and satisfying requirements of the Central Valley Improvement Act (including Section 3406(b)(5)).
If the fish screen has been constructed, why is additional work needed?
The narrative indicates there have been operational problems, particularly related to the automated debris handling system that clears material from the screen.
What operational issue is highlighted as a key concern?
Operational issues tied to the automated debris handling system are highlighted, including incidents involving salmon take, which raises regulatory and environmental concerns.
What is the automated debris handling system supposed to do?
It is intended to clear debris and material from the fish screen as part of normal operations.
What is meant by "salmon take" in the context described?
The opportunity description references incidents involving salmon take as part of the operational problems. The text does not further define the term, but it is presented as an outcome that increases regulatory and environmental concern.
What work is the continuation funding expected to support?
The continued work is focused on resolving operational shortcomings through an active redesign effort to develop new specifications for removing and replacing the rake system, along with ongoing monitoring of fish responses to the automated debris handling system.
What is being redesigned or replaced?
The project is developing new specifications for removing and replacing the rake system used as part of the debris handling approach.
Is fish monitoring included in the supported work?
Yes. The project includes ongoing monitoring of fish responses to the automated debris handling system.
When did the monitoring described in the narrative begin?
The monitoring began in November 2011 after the first documented salmon take.
What was the operational status of the rake units at the time of the opportunity description?
At the time of the opportunity description, all four rake units were operational.
Were construction contract obligations complete?
The narrative states construction contract obligations were largely met, with remaining punch-list items provided to the construction contractor.
Who is identified as the construction contractor?
The construction contractor is identified as Flatiron.
How does this work relate to compliance requirements?
The opportunity is structured to help ensure the fish protection infrastructure functions reliably, reduces harm to protected fish species, and maintains compliance with multiple overlapping biological opinions and statutory obligations while allowing the canal to continue operating as a critical water supply facility.
Which legal and policy requirements are explicitly referenced?
The narrative references the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 2008 Biological Opinion for Delta smelt, mitigation commitments connected to the Los Vaqueros Biological Opinion, and the Central Valley Improvement Act, including Section 3406(b)(5).
How does the project balance fish protection and water supply needs?
The described intent is to ensure the Rock Slough fish protection infrastructure works reliably in real-world conditions so the canal can continue serving as a critical water supply facility while reducing harm to protected fish species and meeting compliance requirements.
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