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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.
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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;
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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
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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