Opportunity Information: Apply for BOR MP 17 N006
The South Shore Service Yard - California State Parks grant opportunity (R15AP00001), issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, is a continuation-type grant intended to fund facility upgrades at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California. The project is focused on improving the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard so day-to-day park operations can be carried out more safely, efficiently, and in compliance with modern standards. The work is framed as operationally critical: replacing aging infrastructure, removing hazardous structures, and adding new facilities that support both public recreation and employee working conditions at a heavily used recreation area on Reclamation-managed lands.
The core purpose of the award is construction and site improvement work that targets five major objectives within the broader South Shore Improvement project. Activities described include demolition of deteriorated and hazardous buildings; utility improvements; grading and site work; upgrades that bring facilities into compliance with accessibility requirements (including ADA and Section 504 accessibility standards for facilities on federal land); construction of a new service building; and construction of a wash pad specifically intended to help address invasive quagga mussels. That wash pad component reflects a practical operational need at water recreation sites, where equipment and watercraft cleaning measures are often used to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect reservoir infrastructure and ecosystems.
California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) is positioned as the primary recipient and the entity responsible for implementing the work. CDPR describes the improvements as necessary for facility and program support, emphasizing replacement of aging infrastructure and meeting current health and safety expectations. CDPR will manage and complete the construction, while maintaining regular coordination and communication with Reclamation staff. In other words, CDPR is expected to run the project from planning through completion, and the federal role is mainly oversight rather than hands-on execution.
Reclamation anticipates no substantial involvement in carrying out the funded activities beyond normal federal stewardship duties. That includes monitoring performance, reviewing required reporting, and providing technical assistance if CDPR requests it. Oversight is described as routine grant administration and accountability rather than joint management of construction.
A notable feature of this opportunity is that it is justified as a single-source (non-competitive) award based on "unique qualifications." The rationale is that MLSRA is operated under an existing long-term management agreement between Reclamation and CDPR (identified as Contract No. 12-LC-20-0152), which assigns CDPR responsibility for administration, operation, maintenance, and development of recreation uses and facilities for the term of the agreement. CDPR also supplies the on-site equipment and management structure necessary to operate the area, and it has a long history managing MLSRA for Reclamation dating back to the late 1950s. The single-source argument also points to Reclamation's 2010 Final Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement, which indicates that implementing management actions is primarily the responsibility of the managing partner, a role CDPR has held for decades. Taken together, these points are used to explain why competing the award is not considered practical.
The statutory authority cited for making the award comes from P.L. 89-72, the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (July 9, 1965), including Sections 1, 3(b)(1), and 3(c)(1). These provisions establish congressional policy to incorporate recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement into federal water projects when feasible, encourage non-federal public bodies to administer recreation areas and facilities, and outline cost-sharing expectations and limits on the federal share for expansions or modifications of recreation facilities (generally not exceeding 50 percent for certain expansions/modifications when a non-federal public body agrees to administer and share costs). This legal framework supports Reclamation partnering with state agencies like CDPR to operate and improve recreation facilities associated with federal water infrastructure.
From the posted opportunity details, the funding instrument is a grant under CFDA 15.524 (Natural Resources), with eligibility limited to state governments. The opportunity anticipated one award, with an award ceiling of $300,000. The notice was created January 9, 2017, with an original closing date of January 23, 2017. Overall, the opportunity is best understood as targeted federal assistance to help CDPR complete essential service-yard modernization at MLSRA, aligned with longstanding intergovernmental management responsibilities and aimed at improving safety, compliance, and operational capacity for a major public recreation site.Apply for BOR MP 17 N006
- The Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "South Shore Service Yard – California State Parks (R15AP00001)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.524.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jan 09, 2017.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jan 23, 2017. (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 $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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What is the South Shore Service Yard - California State Parks grant opportunity (R15AP00001)?
R15AP00001 is a continuation-type grant opportunity issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation. It is intended to fund facility upgrades at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California, specifically focused on improvements to the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
The grant is issued by the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation).
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The core purpose is construction and site improvement work that modernizes and upgrades the South Shore Maintenance/Service Yard at MLSRA so day-to-day park operations can be carried out more safely, efficiently, and in compliance with current standards.
Where will the funded work take place?
The project is located at Millerton Lake State Recreation Area (MLSRA) in California, on Reclamation-managed lands.
What types of activities are included in the project scope?
Activities described include demolition of deteriorated and hazardous buildings, utility improvements, grading and site work, accessibility compliance upgrades (including ADA and Section 504 standards), construction of a new service building, and construction of a wash pad intended to help address invasive quagga mussels.
Why is demolition included in the work?
Demolition is included to remove deteriorated and hazardous structures and to replace aging infrastructure as part of modernizing the service yard and improving safety and operational efficiency.
What accessibility standards are referenced for compliance upgrades?
The opportunity references accessibility requirements including ADA and Section 504 accessibility standards for facilities on federal land.
What is the new service building intended to support?
The new service building is intended to support facility and program operations at MLSRA by providing improved infrastructure for maintenance and day-to-day park operations under modern health and safety expectations.
What is the purpose of the wash pad mentioned in the project?
The wash pad is specifically intended to help address invasive quagga mussels, reflecting operational needs at water recreation sites where cleaning measures are used to reduce the spread of aquatic invasive species and protect reservoir infrastructure and ecosystems.
Who is expected to receive the award?
California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) is positioned as the primary recipient and the entity responsible for implementing the work.
What role will CDPR play in the project?
CDPR is expected to manage and complete the construction and site improvement work, while maintaining regular coordination and communication with Reclamation staff. CDPR is described as running the project from planning through completion.
What role will Reclamation play after the grant is awarded?
Reclamation anticipates no substantial involvement in carrying out the funded activities beyond normal federal stewardship duties. This includes monitoring performance, reviewing required reporting, and providing technical assistance if requested by CDPR.
Is this a competitive grant opportunity?
No. The opportunity is justified as a single-source (non-competitive) award based on "unique qualifications."
Why is the award single-source (non-competitive)?
The single-source rationale is based on an existing long-term management agreement between Reclamation and CDPR (Contract No. 12-LC-20-0152) that assigns CDPR responsibility for administration, operation, maintenance, and development of recreation uses and facilities at MLSRA. CDPR also supplies on-site equipment and the management structure to operate the area and has managed MLSRA for Reclamation since the late 1950s. The rationale also references Reclamation's 2010 Final Resource Management Plan/Environmental Impact Statement indicating management actions are primarily the responsibility of the managing partner.
What is the management agreement referenced in the justification?
The justification references a long-term management agreement identified as Contract No. 12-LC-20-0152 between Reclamation and CDPR, under which CDPR is responsible for administration, operation, maintenance, and development of recreation uses and facilities at MLSRA for the term of the agreement.
What statutory authority is cited for making the award?
The award authority cited is P.L. 89-72, the Federal Water Project Recreation Act (July 9, 1965), including Sections 1, 3(b)(1), and 3(c)(1).
What does the Federal Water Project Recreation Act emphasize in this context?
In this context, the cited provisions establish a policy to incorporate recreation and fish and wildlife enhancement into federal water projects when feasible, encourage non-federal public bodies to administer recreation areas and facilities, and outline cost-sharing expectations and limits on the federal share for certain expansions or modifications (generally not exceeding 50 percent when a non-federal public body agrees to administer and share costs).
What is the CFDA number associated with this grant?
The funding instrument is listed under CFDA 15.524 (Natural Resources).
What type of funding instrument is being used?
The opportunity uses a grant as the funding instrument.
Who is eligible to apply for this opportunity?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
How many awards does Reclamation anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated one award.
What is the maximum (ceiling) award amount?
The award ceiling is $300,000.
When was the notice created?
The notice was created on January 9, 2017.
What was the original closing date for the opportunity?
The original closing date was January 23, 2017.
How is this grant described in terms of continuity?
It is described as a continuation-type grant, indicating it continues or supports ongoing efforts related to the broader South Shore Improvement project.
How does this project relate to the broader South Shore Improvement project?
The work targets five major objectives within the broader South Shore Improvement project, with a focus on service-yard modernization, safety improvements, compliance upgrades, and construction needed to support MLSRA operations.
Why is the project described as operationally critical?
It is framed as operationally critical because it involves replacing aging infrastructure, removing hazardous structures, and adding facilities needed to support daily operations, public recreation, and employee working conditions at a heavily used recreation area.
Does Reclamation plan to co-manage construction activities with CDPR?
Based on the opportunity description, Reclamation does not anticipate substantial involvement beyond routine oversight, performance monitoring, reporting review, and technical assistance if requested.
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