Management of Undesirable Plants on USACE Lands - Bonneville Project, Skamania County, WA
ID: 352187Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

USACE Portland District (DOD-COE-PORT)

Award Range

$15K - $75K

Eligible Applicants

City or Township Governments

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352187
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is seeking a cooperative agreement for the management of undesirable plants on federal lands at the Bonneville Project in Skamania County, Washington. The selected recipient, which must be a state agency responsible for implementing undesirable plant laws, will provide professional services to assist USACE in managing these plants in accordance with the Federal Noxious Weed Act of 1974. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the ecological integrity of the area and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by March 5, 2024, with funding ranging from $15,000 to $75,000, and can contact Melanie A. Barrett at melanie.a.barrett@usace.army.mil for further information.

    Files
    Title
    Posted
    B.08
    B.08 Attachment 1 - 2024-2025_SOW_Skamania_County_WA_Nox Weeds Coop PC 013024.docx
    B.08 Attachment 2 - Annual Performance Progress Reports.docx
    B.08 Attachment 3 - SF425-V1.0.pdf
    B.08 Attachment 4 - 7N2420002 Budget Proposal Worksheet - Skamania Co WA.xlsx
    B.08 Attachment 5 - Past Performance Template.docx
    B.08 Attachment 7 - 2023 Pesticide Discharge Management Plan.pdf
    B.08 FOA 7N2420002 - Skamania County - WA.docx
    FOA Application Checklist.pdf
    FOA.pdf
    The document serves as an application checklist for a cooperative agreement under FOA NUMBER: W9127N2420002. Its primary purpose is to ensure applicants submit all necessary information for their application to be considered complete and eligible for merit review. The checklist includes mandatory submissions such as the Standard Form 424, budget information, and a program narrative detailing goals, management plans, and past performance. Additionally, applicants must provide evidence of eligibility and relevant certifications. Failure to submit any required documents by the deadline will result in an incomplete application, disqualifying it from review. This checklist is crucial for applicants seeking federal assistance, streamlining the submission process and ensuring compliance with federal requirements.
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