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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/1997, C-3 - RFP FROM INLAND FISHERIES DIVISION OF CALIF DEPT OF FISH AND GAME f CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME INLAND FISHERIES DIVISION 1997/98 FISHERY RESTORATION GRANTS PROGRAM REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - RFP701IF The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is requesting proposals for fishery restoration work throughout Caldomia. Because of legal constraints on expenditure of funds allocated for this work,emphasis for funding will be on proposals for restoration of salmon and steelhead. We consider proposals for work in the areas of: 1. Fish Habitat Restoration 2. Cooperative Fish Rearing 3. Public Education Funds to accomplish this work come from a variety of sources which are explained and summarized in this packet. The packet also contains guidelines for completing and submitting proposals, proposal evaluation and the approval process. Please read this Request for Proposals(RFP) packet carefully. It is a legal document. Proposals submitted must be in full compliance with all requirements in it. SPONSORS OF PROPOSALS THAT ARE NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL RFP REQUIREMENTS WILL BE SO NOTIFIED IN WRITING, AND SUCH PROPOSALS WILL BE REMOVED FROM FUNDING CONSIDERATION. FINAL FILING (Postmark) DATE:APRIL 3, 1997 PROJECT SPONSORS SHOULD TAKE PARTICULAR NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. Project proposals must include a detailed description of each proposed action. Descriptions must be sufficiently detailed regarding overall work proposed,and costs of each proposed work element,to allow DFG Io:1)write a contract with measurable and quantifiable objectives and 2)perform a cost analysis of proposed work during the proposal evaluation process. 11. Sponsors of habkatrestoreBon proposals must include a description of current and anticipated land-use in areas affecting the project site for the fire-year period that begins with the year in which the project is proposed for implementation. DFG fisheries specialists assigned to evaluate projects will consider current and anticipated land use when evaluating biological soundness of projects: M. Cost analysis of the proposed project will include all project costs. Total project cost used in the analysis will be the total of the amount requested from grant funds under this RFP,as well as any cash or in-kind cost share from any other funding source(s). HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECTS Section 1501.5 of the Fish and Game Code pertains to habitat restoration activities funded by DFG. Within certain limitations, DFG may grant funds for this work to public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Indian tubes. This section of the Fish and Game Code is reprinted here,for your information. §1501. The department may expend such funds as may be necessary for the improvement of property, including nonnavigable lakes and streams, riparian zones, and upland, in order to restore,rehabilitate,and improve fish and wildlife habitat. The improvement activities may include, but are not limited to,the removal of barriers to migration of fish and wildlife and the improvement of hatching,feeding, resting,and breeding places for wildlife. The department,may undertake the services and habitat improvement work on private,public, and public trust lands without the State acquiring an interest in the property. §1501.5 (a)The department may enter into contracts for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, % restoration,and enhancement with public and private entities whenever the department finds that the contracts will assist in meeting the departments duty to preserve, protect,and restore fish and wildlife. (b)The department may grant funds for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration, and enhancement to public agencies, Indian tribes, and nonprofit entities whenever the department finds that the grants will assist it in meeting its duty to preserve, protect, and restore fish and wildlife. (c)Contracts authorized under this section are contracts for services and are governed by Article 4 (commencing with Section 10335) of Chapter 2 of Part 2 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. No work under this section is public work or a public improvement, and is not subject to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 1720)of Part 7 of Division 2 of the Labor Code. (d)This section does not apply to contracts for any of the following: (1)Construction of office,storage,garage,or maintenance buildings. (2) Drilling wells and installation of pumping equipment. (3)Construction of permanent hatchery facilities,including raceways,water systems,and bind exclosures. (4)Construction of permanent surfaced roadways and bridges. (5)Any project requiring engineered design or certification by a registered engineer. (6)Any contract,except contracts with public agencies,nonprofit organizations,or Indian tribes that exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) in cost, excluding the costs of gravel, for fish and wildlife habitat preservation, restoration,and enhancement for any one of the following: (A) Fish screens,weirs, and ladders: (B) Drainage or other watershed improvements. (C) Gravel and rock removal or placement. (D) Irrigation and water distribution systems. (E)Earthwork and grading. (F) Fencing. (G) Planting trees or other habitat vegetation. (H)Construction of temporary storage buildings. /ava O ERATIVE FISH REARING Cooperh rearing proje proposals considered for funding fr sources over which DFG has discretionding autho ' must meet all of the legal and policy r uirements of the excerpted portions of the FGame Co and Fish and Game Commission Po' ies that are presented farther into this section. mples: ) project proposals must document cash or in-kind cost share to meet e requiremish a Game Code,section 1204, below;and ) no discretionary funds will be avails a for equip ns ction of rearing facilities,also in accord ce with section 1204. It is antiapat at the only ribe available for cooperative rearing pr 'ects will be funds from the Commer ' Salmon Sta pThese funds are restricted to projects commended by the Commercial Sal onTrollers Advisoryittee,in accordance with Fish and Ga Code sections 7860-7863. Proposew rearing projects must include d iled justification for estimated prod 'on costs. These proposals must include a proposed Five-Year M agement Plan that follows guideline n'Cooperative Fish Production in California", a DFG document ailable from Inland Fisheries Divisio , at DFG Sacramento headquarters. Proposals for established rograms may reference a pr?,n submitted Five-Year Management Plan. The reference must in a the date of the previously submitte document Proposals for continued operation of established pr rams must contain summaries of pr ction costs for the past five years, or for the life of the project if' as operated for less than five years. The following excerpts from the h and Game Code and Fish and Game ommission Policies are presented for information and guidance in preparing cooperative rearing project roposals. 2 �n h�.nceme� INFORMATION REQUIRED TO PROCESS A COOPERATIVE PRO.IECT FOR FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT ENHANCEMENT/DEVELOPMENT WITH THE WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD The Wildlife Conservation Board on behalf of the Department of Fish and Game can enter into cooperative projects with other public agencies and nonprofit organizations for enhancement, development or restoration of fish and wildlife habitat. The Board may also award grants and loans to nonprofit organizations, local, state and federal agencies. To be considered, projects must be able to meet the following criteria: 1. The project sponsor is capable and willing to assume project O&M. 2. The sponsor will provide documentation that NEPA & CEQA are satisfied. 3. The sponsor will provide the State with an interest in the project (MOU, Cooperative Management Plan, Lease, Use Permit, etc.). 4. The sponsor is capable and willing to enter into agreement with the State to complete this project and will provide the State with a resolution or letter to that effect. Nonprofit organizations must identify individual responsible for execution of the contract. 5. The sponsor will obtain all necessary permits to complete project. 6. The Department of Fish and Game has reviewed and approves the project. 7. The sponsor has developed a firm cost estimate. 8. The sponsor can provide plans, maps and project exhibits. In addition, nonprofit organizations must provide the following: 1. A copy of nonprofit status from IRS under the Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). 2. A copy of the organization's Articles of Incorporation which include, among the principal charitable or public purposes of the nonprofit organization, a clear statement describing the organization's goals and purposes including the public interests to be served, the beneficiaries of its programs, and a statement describing the organization's commitment to conservation and protection of California's natural resources. 4- 3. A copy of the organization's by-laws. 4. The Board of Directors must provide a statement that certifies funding from the Wildlife Conservation Board for the proposed project will not present a conflict of interest for the Board or any of its members. If these conditions can be met, the following project information, with your request for funding, should be sent to: State of California WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BOARD 801 K Street, Suite 806 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 445-8448 Required Project Information: a. Proposed title of project. b. Amount of funding requested. c. Name, title, address and phone number of project coordinator. d. Ownership of project site. e. Estimated project start up and completion dates. f. Project location, T., R., Sec., regional and site maps. g. Project objective. h. History of condition and status of resource and expected benefits. i. State Legislative Representatives, Senate and Assembly. j. Fully described proposed action and procedures. k. Conceptual drawings of proposed action. Project proposals may be submitted at anytime, however, sponsor should be aware that the WCB meets only once every 3 or 4 months. FormsUiandout.P19 (9/92) -2- r , State of California The Resources Agency DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME LAND ACQUISITION EVALUATION FORMAT October 1993 STAMP OR TYPE "DRAFT" 1. Site Name The name selected should be chosen carefully so that changes are unnecessary in the-future. Follow-Fish and Game Commission policy for naming-state-lands based upon geographical location. If the property is to-be managed and-regulated as a WIlIdlife Area or Ecological Reserve, provide the proposed designation f i.e., Wildlife Area (WA), Ecological Reserve (ER)j and the reasoning behind your choice. Generally speaking, the WA designation is used for areas which are more intensively managed. (but not always), and have specific hunting or angling recreational values. The ER designation, according to F&G Code, Sections 1580- 1584, is used'to protect habitats for T&E native plants, wildlife or aquatic organisms, or special habitats, which are meant to be preserved in a natural condition for the benefit of the general public to observe native flora and fauna and for scientific study. This does not necessarily preclude hunting and/or angling as appropriate public uses on ERs. The department also has lands which have not been designated in Title 14 under Sections 550 (Wildlife Areas) and 630 (Ecological Reserves) even though they contain significant biological resources. If areas are not designated, the department's authority to regulate public use on these lands is more complicated. (A legal opinion is being developed on this issue by our Legal Services staff. Contact LNAP staff for additional 'information.) 2 Summary Write a brief one or two paragraph statement summarizing the biological resources, management objectives, and other reasons why this site would be an important addition to DFG-administered lands. This summary will be used to describe the LAE for Regional Manager and Directorate concurrence with Lands Committee recommendations. 3. Geographical Location and Descriotion Give the general location of the property (include county, nearest towns, roads and important landmarks). Provide directions and access to the property. Provide topographical and/or elevational information and current land use. -1- r Describe any improvements (such as fences, dwellings, wells, and non-movable structures) which exist on the property. For each property, provide the following information_ 1) assessor parcel number, 2) acreage, and 3) township, range and section. 4- Purpose of AcQuisition State the primary purpose of acquisition (e.g., protection of habitats, . communities and/or species, public access, restoration of habitats). Identify-and describe each habitat type using the WHR habitat classification system. If a more precise delineation of habitat is necessary or useful to describe the resource, use the NDDB community classification system_ Contact Mr. Barry Garrison, WMD, at 916-653-1738 for WHR questions or Mr- Todd Keeler-Wolf, - - - " - -NHD, at 916=324-6857 for NDDB questions_ 'If possible; estimate the number of acres or percentage of each habitat type represented on the property. . Descrfoe species or communities to be benefitted. If the property contains critical habitat for T&E or rare species, be specific in describing how the particular species use this habitat, and whether or not they are known to-exist on or presently use-the property. It is important to state clearly whether a listed species is a verified recent occurrence or whether it is only considered a potential resident or user based on critical habitat characteristics. Describe how the property may.implement regional planning efforts to protect wildlife resources. Describe its proximity-to other conservation ownerships. Will this acquisition increase the-value of other conservation—oriented landholdings in the region (BLM, USFS, DPR, DFG); Describe the long-term prospects for this property's ecological viability based on surrounding land use patterns. Does the area encompassed by the LAE include any known Significant Natural Areas as described in Sections 2720-2721 of the Fish and Game Code? If you're - not sure, contact the LNAP Land Conservation Planner for help in making a determination. 5_ Management Obiectives Prepare a brief but clear summary of management objectives which should include some or all of the following, if they apply. a. Conservation, protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of species, habitats, or communities; b. Reintroduction of extirpated species or habitats; -2- C. Public use and access (from hunting to interpretive functions to exclusion); State whether cooperative management agreements with other agencies and/or conservation groups will be considered or pursued. If joint management agreements are considered, describe their benefit to the resource and department. 6. Financial Information The financial information requested below should be as complete as possible. Please given an explanation if, for some reason, you can't supply all of the information requested. a. Provide names and addresses of property owner(s)- b- Give the name of any outside contacts, such as realty agents, ifknown. C. Provide the sales price. if known, and list comparable sales information, if available. -d. Discuss the most suitable method available for protection of the property such as full fee acquisition, conservation easement, acquisition by other environmental organizations (e.g., TNC, TPL), lease agreement, joint- management agreement, or any other method you choose. Justify your choice. Conservation easements should be given serious consideration. e. Determine quality and quantity of any encumbrances which are associated with the property (e.g., timber, mineral, and.water rights, access and utility easements). This is especially important when easements or other interests are retained by the seller. Water and timber rights have caused numerous problems for DFG when not purchased with property. f. Provide a rough estimate of ongoing operations and maintenance expenses to maintain or restore the property according to the management objectives stated earlier in the LAE. The O&M estimate should be broken down within five categories: 1) Site Security; 2) Public Health and Safety, 3) Resource Management; 4) Infrastructure; and 5) Public Use (see attached form). Estimate annual in-lieu fee costs for properries to be designated as wildlife areas (in-lieu fee payment is based on the current property tax assessment at the time of purchase). g. Provide a rough estimate of personnel requirements (e.g., quarterly inspection by unit biologist, weekly patrol by warden, on-site manager or staff). -3- h. if the property meets criteria for acquisition under Prop 70 (Wildlife and Natural Areas Conservation Program) for Significant Natural Areas, provide the correct subsection of Fish and Game Code, Section 2721, [i.e., (a), (b),(c), or (d)). Read Chapter 7.5 of the Fish and Game Code for a description of the program. The SNA Program in NHD can provide you with additional information. . L The WCB can provide funds for start-up costs-if they are known in advance. If you are certain that.funds are required immediately (and will be expended within the same fiscal year as acquisition) for environmental hazards surveys, some types of archeological surveys, fencing (fencing requires CEQA compliance), land surveys (if really necessary), signage, describe them and provide a good estimate of their cost here. Contact a Wildlife Area for help with fence/signage: and parIcing area cost estimates.... . ..__._.. 7_ Cultural Resources Identify known or suspected historical and archeological sites on the property (Le., real property which meets criteria for historical significance and any American Indian cultural artifacts or sites). If the property has been surveyed in the past for cultural resources, present-the results here. If no survey information exists, state whether there is a strong possibility that such resources exist on the property. Cultural resources may affect resource management efforts on the property and should be carefully considered. 8. Hazardous Materials List any known present or historical usage or dumping of hazardous materials on the property (e.g., pesticide container storage, airstrip for aerial spray applicators, battery storage, old farms and barns sometimes have underground tanks for gasoline, oil dump pits, transmission lines, underground gas pipelines, dry wells, etc.). 9. Local and Re_Rional Issnes Discuss potential opposition to or support. of acquisition by local governments and/or organizations. If problems are anticipated, describe them here. Provide the names of Senate and Assembly District representatives. 10. Threats Describe the specific type and degree (long or short-term) of threat to the resource we are attempting to protect by this acquisition. Provide your best estimate of how soon these threats could be realized. -4- 11. Contact Person(s) in Region Give the name, address and phone number of person(s) preparing this LAE as well as the names, addresses and phone numbers of the unit biologist, or area manager., if different than the preparer, and regional Lands Committee representative who approved this LAE Anyendices L Provide the following mans (size 8.5x1 I", copy-ready, BLACK AND WHI'L'E ONLY; DO NOT USE COLOR ON MAPS): a- Vicinity,map which shows proximity of site to nearest cities, major highways and roads (and other-DFG:lands and/or agencies' lands, if applicable). b. USGS quad maps) with area outlined in black. PROVIDE NAME OF USGS QUAD ON MAP(S). C. County assessor parcel map(s). H. Color photographs or prints showing important features of-property are highly recommended. Thesewill be passed around at the Lands Committee meeting, so only one set is necessary_ III. Provide information referenced in proposal (e.g.,. real estate brochures, agency reports). Include only if information would be helpful to the Lands Committee andlor WCB. -5- (.� R54 North American Wetlands Conservation Act SMALL GRANTS INSTRUCTIONS The purpose of the 1989 North accepted. However, funding American Wetlands Conservation priority will be given to Act (NAWCA) , as amended, is to projects from new grant promote long-term conservation applicants (individuals or of North American wetland organizations who have never ecosystems, and the waterfowl received a NAWCA grant) with and other migratory birds, fish new partners, where the project and wildlife that depend upon ensures long-term conservation such habitat. Principal benefits . conservation actions supported by NAWCA are acquisition, In addition, proposals must creation, enhancement and represent on- the -ground restoration of wetlands and projects, and any overhead in wetlands-associated habitat . the grant budget may be. no greater than 10 percent of the In 1996, the North American grant amount. The anticipated Wetlands Conservation Council magnitude of wetlands and (Council) initiated a pilot wildlife resources benefits Small Grants program with an that will result from project allocation of $250, 000 . The execution are important factors objective was to promote long- to be considered 'in proposal term wetlands conservation evaluation, and there should be activities through encouraging a reasonable balance between participation by new grantees acreages of wetlands and and partners who may not wetland-associated uplands . otherwise be able to compete in the regular grants program. In Please keep in mind that NAWCA the first year, 148 proposals and matching funds may only be requesting a total of used for wetlands acquisition, approximately $4 . 5 million creation, enhancement, and/or competed for funding . restoration; they may not be Ultimately, 10 projects were used for signage, displays or selected to be funded. For other educational materials and 1997, with the approval of the equipment, even though the goal Migratory Bird Conservation of the project may ultimately Commission, the Council has be to support wetland conser- again allocated $250, 000 to vation education curricula. continue the Small Grants pilot Projects oriented toward educa- program. tion are not ordinarily eligible for NAWCA funding To be considered for funding in because education is not a 1997, proposals must have a primary purpose of the Act . grant request no greater than However, useful project out- $50, 000 . All wetland conserva- comes can include educational tion proposals which meet the benefits resulting from con- requirements of the Act will be servation actions . Research w r 2 also is not a primary purpose amounts in the budget table and of the Act, and research pro- in any figures provided in the posals will not be considered narrative. for funding (See Appendix A) . The NAWWO will not be able to Even though requiring less contact proposal sources to information than those verify and/or request submitted for the regular supplemental data and/or grants program, Small Grant materials . Those proposals proposals still must be clearly lacking required information or explained and meet the basic containing conflicting purposes given above and the information will not be 1 : 1 or greater non-Federal considered for funding. matching requirements of the NAWCA. Small Grants projects For more information, call must also be consistent with (703 ) 358-1784 , facsimile Council guidelines, objectives (703) 358-2282, or send e-mail and policies . All non-Federal to R9ARW NAWWO@MAIL.FWS .GOV. matching funds and proposed Contact the Small Grants expenditures of grant funds Coordinator, Dr. Keith A. must be consistent with Morehouse, if you would like to Appendix A, "Eligibility receive the instructions on a Requirements for NAWCA Grant computer disk. and Matching Funds . " AGAIN, AS YOU PREPARE TO SUBMIT Small Grants proposals may be YOUR PROPOSAL, PLEASE KEEP IN submitted at any time, but must MIND THAT UPON ARRIVAL IN THE be postmarked no later than NAWWO YOUR PROPOSAL PACKAGE Friday, April 4, 1997 . Send MUST BE: COMPLETE WITH REGARD proposals to the following TO ALL OF THE INFORMATION address : REQUESTED; IN THE FORMAT REQUESTED; AND ON TIME . North American Waterfowl and Wetlands Office U.S . Fish and Wildlife Service 4401 North Fairfax Drive Suite 110 Arlington, VA 22203 Attn: Small Grants Coordinator It is essential that grant request packages be complete when they are received in the North American Waterfowl and Wetlands Office, including aU of the documentation of partners (partner letters) with funding pledge amounts . Information on funding in partner letters, i .e. , amounts and description regarding use, needs to correspond with budget