2017 APF.ACEP-WRP-MS.docx

Attachment A – Cost Allowance – MISSISSIPPI DRAFT

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FUNDING OPPORTUNITY

NRCS-MS-ACEP-17-0001

AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM

DESIGN AND RESTORATION ASSISTANCE

AGENCY

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Jackson, Mississippi

CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE (CFDA) NUMBER

10.072 – Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)

10.931 – Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)

10.923 – Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWP)

SUMMARY

NRCS, an agency under the United Sates Department of Agriculture (USDA), in Mississippi is requesting applications to provide planning, design and implementation of restoration activities on eligible Wetlands Reserve Program, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and Emergency Watershed Protection properties. The objective of WRP/ACEP/EWP is to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners in planning, designing and implementing wetland and associated upland restoration plans that maximize wildlife habitat in wetland systear, as well as provide water quality improvements, reduced soil erosion, reduced impacts of flooding and provide wildlife habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species. Applicant’s will be responsible for assisting landowners by providing technical assistance necessary to develop and implement WRP/ACEP/EWP restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting wetland habitat for environmental benefits. Performance may include any part or all operations necessary to perform engineering surveys, preliminary and final engineering designs, inspection, and construction management activities for various wetland restorations, enhancement and creation practices; and other related conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications.

Applications are being requested from eligible non-government organizations, tribes, or individuals for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards with a base year and up to four, on year option periods.

This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for design and restoration assistance applications. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant.

APPLICATION DUE DATE

Applications must be received in the NRCS State Office by 5 p.m., Central Daylight Time (CDT) on May 15, 2017.

Applications may be entered into grants.gov, hand-delivered, or mailed. Mailed copies should be sent via United States Postal Service, express mail, or overnight courier service.

NRCS will announce the selected applications on or around a projected date of June 5, 2017, following announcement of the projects selected at the national level.

ADDRESSES

The hard copies mailed or hand-delivered must be received in the Mississippi State Office by 5:00 p.m. CDT on May 15, 2017. Applications sent electronically must be uploaded to www.grants.gov and must be entered successfully by 5:00 p.m. CDT on May 15, 2017.

Applications sent via United States Postal Service, express mail, overnight courier service, or hand-delivered to:

USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Attention: Jason Keenan Suite 1321, Federal Building

For more information on the technical requirements of the program, contact:

Jason Keenan ASTC Easements USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Suite 1321, Federal Building

Phone: (601) 965-5205 ext 149 E-mail: jason.keenan@ms.usda.gov

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

I. FUNDING OPPORTUNITY DESCRIPTION

A. Legislative Authority

The Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) was authorized as part of the Food Security Act of 1985, Title XII, Public Law 99-198, as amended; Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990, Title XIV, Section 1237, Public Law 101-624, 104 Stat. 3584, 16 U.S.C. 3837, as amended; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993; Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 1998 and Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2001 and as amended, Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and Section II of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008, P.L.110-234 authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to provide technical assistance under this program to eligible producers. It was repealed Pub.L. 113-79, Title II, §270(a), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 767. However, there are still remaining funds that are left out of the congressional allowance for this program as well as remaining restoration needs.

The Emergency Watershed Protection Program-Floodplain Easements (EWPP-FPE) was authorized in American Recovery and Reinvestment act of 2009, Public Law 111-5; Section 215 of the Flood Control Act of 1950, Public Law 81516; the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, Section 403, Public Law 95-334, 33 U.S.C. 701B01, as amended by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Section 382, Public Law 104-127, 16.U.S.C. 2203 authorized the Secretary of Agriculture to provide technical assistance under this program to eligible producers. The Secretary may request the services of non-Federal entities to assist the Secretary in providing the technical assistance necessary to develop and implement conservation program under this title. The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of WRP/EWPP-FPE to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) was established under the Food Security Act of 1985, Title XII, Part Subtitle D, Section 1237, Public Law 99-198; amended by the Agricultural Act of 2014, Pl. 113-79; 16 U.S.C. 1265.

The Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977 (31 U.S.C. 6301-6308, Public Law 95-224) offers guidance to NRCS in order to enter into grants and cooperative agreements to accomplish a public purpose or stimulation of an activity authorized by statute. NRCS may do this through entering into cooperative agreements with a service provider or other cooperator to stimulate the availability of technical assistance. The assistance being sought through this request relies on guidance contained in the Technical Service Provider Final Rule, 7 CFR Chapter VI, Part 652 published November 29, 2004 and revised January 1, 2009. Applicants whose applications are recommended for funding must agree to be bound by the final rules as a condition of receiving an award.

B. Overview

The purpose of the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) is to conserve, protect and enhance the nation’s wetland ecosystems. The purpose of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program is to establish an agricultural conservation easement program for the conservation of eligible land and natural resources through easements or other interests in the land. The purpose of the Emergency Watershed Protection – Floodplain Easement Program (EWPP-FPE) is to provide for restoration, protection, maintenance and enhancement of the functions of the floodplain, conserve natural values include fish and wildlife habitat, water quality, flood water retention, ground water recharge and safeguard lives and property from floods, drought and the products of erosion. The program promote the restoration, enhancement, protection, maintenance and management of wetland systems and adjacent land that would contribute significantly to wetland functions and values. Through WRP, ACEP, and EWPP-FPE, landowners may receive financial and technical assistance to install or implement structural or vegetative wetland and associated upland restoration practices on eligible land. WRP/ACEP/EWPP-FPE provides that the Secretary may request the services of, and enter into cooperative agreements with, non-Federal entities to assist in providing technical assistance necessary to develop and implement conservation program under these program. The agency is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands across the state of Mississippi; with emphasis in the historic bottom-land hardwood regions.

NRCS is requesting applications from qualified individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources throughout Mississippi.

C. Project Description The objective of WRP/ACEP/EWPP-FPE is to provide technical and financial assistance to landowners in planning, designing and implementing wetland and associated upland restoration plans that maximize wildlife habitat in wetland systear, as well as provide water quality improvements, reduced soil erosion, reduced impacts of flooding and provide wildlife habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species. Applicants will be responsible for assisting producers by providing technical assistance necessary to develop and implement WRP/ACEP/EWPP-FPE restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting wetland habitat for environmental benefits. Performance may include any part or all operations necessary to perform vegetative and hydrology restoration in a timely and effective manner. Work shall include any or all of the following activities: engineering surveys, preliminary and final engineering designs, and construction management activities for various wetland restorations, enhancement and creation practices; and other related conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications. All services shall be provided in accordance with applicable NRCS policy and criteria that can be found at the following websites: NRCS Field Office Technical Guide: http://efotg.nrcs.usda.gov; NRCS National Irrigation Guide http://irrigationtoolbox.com/NEH/PARt%20652%20National%20Irrigation%20Guide/; and NRCS National Engineering Handbook, and National Engineering Manual References: http://directives.sc.egov.usda.gov/RollupViewer.aspx?hid=17092.

Surveys required may consist of, but are not limited to, any part or all of the following activities: topographic surveys, design surveys, construction layout surveys, construction quality assurance surveys, and quantity surveys. All survey information shall be submitted to the NRCS on CD or DVD containing the digital files in .dwg format compatible with AutoCad 2014. The .dwg file will be referenced to the appropriate State Plan Coordinate System, North American Datum 1983, local zone, U.S. Survey Fleet and a basis of bearing to grid north. In addition, a CD shall be provided to the NRCS containing the ESRI ARC Info export/Info export (.e00) or shapefile (.shp, .dbf, .shx). The projection must be clearly defined. In addition, hard copies of the survey data, notes, computations, etc. shall be provided to the NRCS. Service providers will perform all work in close coordination with the NRCS ACEP-WRE Specialist, District Conservationist (DC) and Area Engineer. Once a project is received the awardee will complete the assigned task during the performance period identified in each task order.

Wetland Engineering Practices and Biological Practices may include but are not limited to the following Conservation Practices: Wetland Restoration (657), Wetland Enhancement (658), Wetland Creation (659), Open Channel (582), and associated practice such as Critical Area Planting (342), Fence (382), Range Planting (550), Tree/Shrub Establishment (612), Tree/Shrub Preparation (490), Mulching (484), Conservation Cover (327), Prescribed Burning (338), and Structure for Water Control (587); and others as deemed necessary and applicable by the Mississippi NRCS. All practices are described in the NRCS electronic FOTG, which can be found at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/efotg/.

The awardee will be expected to provide for the inspection and quality control of each WRP/ACEP/EWPP-FPE restoration contract, provide to NRCS a monthly status report of work in progress, complete a compliance check worksheet according to NRCS specifications, complete the design check out sheets for water control structures and complete the Compliance Documentation for Herbaceous Vegetation and any other documentation as may be required by the NRCS standards and specifications.

Location of Services: Throughout Mississippi USDA Service Center Location: All Mississippi Field Offices Equipment: Vehicles, computers, surveying equipment, etc.

Mississippi NRCS anticipates the following involvement, which is deemed substantial, in carrying out projects funded with Federal assistance provided through a cooperative agreement under this announcement.

Mississippi NRCS will:

· Conduct an initial briefing at the Mississippi NRCS State Office in Jackson, Mississippi prior to award to discuss the goals and objectives of the project and items of work to be conducted under the agreement.

· Designate a liaison to participate in the planning and management of the cooperative agreement and coordinate activities between the awardee and Mississippi NRCS.

· Identify and prioritize work assignments at the Mississippi State Office level with consultation from the Mississippi WRP team and local field offices.

· Provide for state level coordination/guidance of the technical specialists.

· Provide quality assurance for services provided under the agreement.

· Provide access to NRCS technology and technical tools to the maximum extent possible.

· Approve all new technologies and innovative practices, including applicable standards and specifications, prior to the applicant applying technical services for those and practices. NRCS will identify and prioritize work assignments for completing activities required to implement the wetland and associated upland restoration components of each conservation plan.

· NRCS will monitor the awardee’s progress and suspend work if agreement or task order requirements are not met.

II. Funding Availability

All awards are subject to the availability of sufficient funds being appropriated by Congress and apportioned by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to support the addition and full cost of service to implement technical assistance activities. Cooperative agreements will be awarded competitively to applicants certified as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) meeting the USDA NRCS national criteria established for certification. The certification criteria is located in "TechReg," an NRCS web based certification application program found at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/prograar/technical/tsp/. Cooperative agreements have been determined to be the appropriate funding instrument because of the substantial involvement of NRCS in providing technical oversight and coordination of planning, designing and implementing wetland and associated upland restoration activities.

The amount of funds available for this program is not fixed and may vary considerably from the current funding level. The cooperative agreements will include one base-year and four, one-year option periods. Work under this cooperative agreement is subject to satisfactory negotiation of individual task orders. There will be no minimum or maximum price on any single task order. The maximum order amount for each cooperative agreement period (base-year and each option-year) shall be determined by available funds. There shall be no guaranteed minimum task orders for the base year or for the option periods, if exercised. Multiple cooperative agreements may be awarded as a result of this announcement. Projects will be ordered on an as-needed basis beginning from the date of the award of the agreement for a period not to exceed five years. Amendments to the agreement(s) may be developed upon availability of funding in future years (approximately a 5-year period). The work will be performed statewide.

Section 708 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, limits indirect costs under cooperative agreements between USDA and institutions, including institutions of higher education, to ten (10) percent of the total direct costs of the agreement. Section 708 authorizes an exception to the ten-percent limit for institutions that compute indirect cost rates on similar basis for all agencies for which the Act makes appropriations. If requested, indirect costs must be justified and may not exceed the ten percent limitation or the current rate negotiated with the cognizant Federal-negotiating agency. Applications from colleges and universities must provide a statement in the budget narrative verifying that the indirect costs requested are in accordance with institutional policies. Mississippi NRCS will identify and consider the value of federally supported facilities, supplies, vehicles and equipment in negotiating allowable indirect costs for Conservation Districts or other Partners currently operating within USDA Service Centers.

The amount of funding for each task order awarded under cooperative agreements will be based on NRCS’s price list (Attachment A). The amount of each individual task order shall not exceed the maximum amount allowed under the price list based on the number of acres contemplated. All applicants must provide a budget narrative stating that they are capable of completing the work described in this proposal within the budget set forth by the price list.

III. Eligibility Information

Applicants must be certified as a Technical Service Provider (TSP) meeting the USDA NRCS national criteria established for certification. The certification criteria is located in "TechReg," an NRCS web based certification application program found at: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/prograar/technical/tsp/. If applicant is selected and certification requirements are not met, no tasks will be assigned.

A listing of possible eligible applicants is as follows:

Governmental

· State governments

· County governments

· City or township governments

· Special district governments

Non-Governmental

· Nonprofits having a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

· Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

· For profit organizations with conservation focused objectives

· Individuals

IV. Application and Submission Information

A. How to Obtain Application Materials

All OMB standard forms necessary for application submission are posted on the following site: http://www.grants.gov/agencies/aapproved_standARd_forar.jsp Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance (submit w/application) Standard Standard Form 424A, Budget Information – Non-construction Programs Standard Form Standard Form 424B, Assurances – Non-Construction Program (submit w/application) Standard Form 424C, Budget Information – Construction Programs (used on future orders) Standard Form 424D, Assurances – Construction Programs (submit w/application) SF-LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Standard Form 425/425A, Federal Financial Report (after award) Standard Form 270, Request for Advance or Reimbursement (after award) AD-1047, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension and Responsibility Other Matters AD-1048, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion

B. Application Content and Format

Applications must contain the information set forth below in order to receive consideration for an award. Applicants should not assume prior knowledge on the part of NRCS or others as to the relative merits of the work described in the application. Applications must be submitted in the following format:

It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to complete the grant or cooperative agreement application. Applicants should refer to http://www.grants.gov to apply. Further, the applicant must respond to the Evaluation Factors for Award, provide a detailed cost breakdown to support the proposed budget and include project narratives with a detailed discussion of the project and methodology used.

1. Cover Sheet: Applications must use Standard Form 424, including SF 424A and 424B, with the required information filled in and the certified assurance signed as the cover sheet for their proposal. NOTE: All applicants must provide DUNS number in Block 5. By signing the application form the applicant is providing the required certifications set forth in 2 CFR 200.212 regarding Debarment and Suspension, 2 CFR 182 Drug Free Workplace, and 2 CFR 200.450, regarding Lobbying.

2. Project Funding: Separate price proposal for the overall project period. In Block 15 of the SF 424, show the percent of funding to be provided by each source. Attached to the SF 424 a spreadsheet including rates for the following: personnel listed by labor category, equipment, materials and supplies, travel, all other costs and indirect costs. The agreed to rates will be incorporated into the agreement and be the basis for future orders.

Show all funding sources. Funds may be required from the NRCS under any of the line items listed above provided that the item or service for which support is required is identified as necessary for successful conduct of the proposed project, is allowable under the authorizing legislation and the applicable Federal cost principles and is not prohibited under any applicable Federal statute. Salaries of project personnel who will be working on the project may be requested in proportion to the effort that they will devote to the project.

3. Project Description: The application shall include a narrative statement that addresses the following as a minimum:

4. DUNS Number: A Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is a unique nine-digit sequence recognized as the universal standard for identifying and keeping track of over 70 million businesses worldwide. A Federal Register notice of final policy issuance (68 FR 38402) requires a DUNS number in every application (i.e., hard copy and electronic) for a grant or cooperative agreement (except applications from individuals) submitted on or after October 1, 2003. Therefore, potential applicants should verify that they have a DUNS number or take the steps needed to obtain one. For information about how to obtain a DUNS number go to http://www.grants.gov/RequestDUNS or call 1-866-705-5711. Please note that the registration may take up to 14 business days to complete.

5. Required SAM Registration: The System for Award Management (SAM) is a database that serves as the primary Government repository for contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government. This database will also be used as a central location for maintaining organizational information for organizations seeking and receiving grants or cooperative agreements from the Government. Applicants must register with SAM. To register, visit http://www.sam.gov. Allow a minimum of 10 days to complete the SAM registration.

C. How to Submit a Written Application: Applicants must submit one signed original and three complete copies of each project application. Each copy of the proposal must be bound or otherwise secured in the upper left-hand corner. Applications submitted via facsimile or email will not be accepted.

Submit written applications to:

Jason Keenan ASTC - Easements USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service 100 West Capitol St., Suite 1321 Jackson, MS 39629

D. Application Due Date: Applications must be received no later than May 15, 2017, 5:00 p.m. Central Time. Applications received after that time will not be considered. An application’s postmark date is not a factor in whether an application is received on time. The applicant assumes the risk of any delays in delivery. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile machine submission.

AGENCY CONTACTS: Jason Keenan, (601)-965-5205 ext 149

E. Acknowledgement of Submission: Applications received by the due date will be acknowledged with an official letter. If an applicant has not received an acknowledgment within 30 days of the submission, the applicant must contact the administrative contact (see “Agency Contacts” above) immediately. Failure to do so may result in the application not being considered for funding.

V. Application Review Information

A. Review and Selection Process: Mississippi NRCS anticipates the possibility of multiple awards for this announcement. Prior to the evaluation review, each application will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice by the appropriate NRCS staff. Incomplete applications and those that do not meet the provisions of this notice will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant.

Applications meeting the provisions of this notice will be evaluated by an evaluation team against the evaluation criteria. The evaluation team will make recommendations to the State Conservationist for final selection and award.

B. Criteria for Application Evaluation: The applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Threshold Questions:

1. Does the organization have a Technical Service Provider?

2. Does the organization have a surveyor/engineering technician capable of meeting the requirements stated in this announcement to enable the planning and design of engineering practices?

If yes, then the following selection Criteria will be considered:

45% - Organizational Capabilities

· Demonstrates proven organizational structure to deliver wetland restoration projects.

· Shares a common mission to support natural resources conservation efforts with private landowners.

· Demonstrates an understanding of the intent of WRP/ACEP/EWP-FPE

· Demonstrates a past history and credibility with private landowners.

· Demonstrates experience working on wetland/floodplain restoration in Mississippi or similar ecosystems.

25% Professional Qualifications/ Performance Personnel*

· Registered professional engineer licensed in Mississippi on staff.

· Experience in GPS, topographic surveys, construction layout and construction closeout.

· CAD specialist with experience in preparing engineering drawings.

· Specialist with experience in contracting engineering jobs.

· Construction inspector with experience including pipe installation and earth fill.

*Demonstrated access either on-staff or contracted.

15% - Capacity to accomplish the work

· Identified sufficient number of qualified personnel to accomplish the anticipated work.

· Identified existing workload demonstrated capacity to accomplish additional work.

· Identified schedule demonstrated capacity to complete additional work in a timely manner.

· Demonstrated access to necessary equipment.

· Demonstrated availability to perform work state-wide.

10% - Past Performance

· Demonstrated past experience with restoration work for other governmental agencies (References provided).

· Based on references, quality and timeliness of past performance meet expectations.

C. Selection: Each application will be evaluated and ranked in accordance with the evaluation factors listed above. Discussions may be held with each applicant regarding the applicant’s experience and operational methods. Please include a written narrative about your qualifications under any of the evaluation criteria above that is not covered elsewhere in your application materials. Applicants who have been selected will be notified by the State Conservationist. Applicants whose applications have not been selected will be notified by official letter. Neither the approval of any application nor the award of any cooperative agreement commits or obligates the United States to provide further support of a project or any portion thereof or implies any endorsement. NRCS has the option to cancel the announcement if there no qualified applicants or limit the number of awards made from this announcement.

D. Award Information: NRCS will use a cooperative agreement with selected applicants to document the agreement parameters. After selection, NRCS will enter into negotiations with the selected applicant(s) to discuss cost and the terms and conditions of the cooperative agreement to be signed. The cooperative agreement will include:

° Project purpose;

° Project objectives and deliverables;

° Project progress and budget reporting requirements;

° Award amount and budget information; Information regarding requests for reimbursement;

° Other requirements and terms deemed necessary to protect the interests of the United States.

1. Reporting Requirements Awardees receiving Federal funds are required to submit an SF-425/425A (Federal Financial Report (FFR)) on a quarterly, semi-annual, and annual basis. A final FFR shall be submitted at the completion of the award agreement. The following reporting period end dates shall be used for interim reports: 3/31, 6/30, 9/30, or 12/31. For final FFRs, the reporting period end date shall be the end date of the project or grant period.

Quarterly and semi-annual interim reports shall be submitted no later than 30 days after the end of each reporting period. Annual reports shall be submitted no later than 90 days after the end of each reporting period. Final reports shall be submitted no later than 90 days after the project or grant period end date.

Fund accruals will also be reported quarterly, upon request by NRCS, and in the format requested.

Every 30 days, the awardee must submit a written progress report to NRCS Mississippi State Office. Each progress report shall cover work performed during the previous 30-day period, including any funded or unfunded time extensions, a comparison of actual accomplishments to project goals.

The awardee must comply with all reporting requirements under the Federal Funds Accountability and Transparency requirements, including 2 CFR Part 25 and 2 CFR Part 170.

NRCS will designate a Government Representative and an Administrative contact for the agreement. These individuals will have technical oversight and administrative oversight responsibility for the agreement. The awardee must comply with any requests for information from these individuals. NRCS recommends that the awardee work closely with these individuals throughout the course of the agreement.

2. Terms and Conditions of the Award

d.) Successful applicants will attend an initial briefing prior to award to discuss the goals and objectives of the project and items of work to be conducted under the agreement.

e.) The applicant shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, Executive Orders and other generally applicable requirements, including those set out in 2 CFR 200 which will be incorporated into the agreement by reference and such statutory provisions as are specifically set forth in the agreement.

f.) The OMB Circulars will be incorporated by reference and made a part of each agreement awarded under this process. Applicants are encouraged to review the appropriate circulars prior to requesting federal funds. OMB circulars may be viewed online at http://www.grants.gov/agencies/aapproved_standard_forar.jsp.

Failure of an applicant to comply with any provision may be the basis of withholding payment for proper charges made by the applicant and for termination of support. Federal Statutes and regulations that apply to this program include, but are not limited to the following:

· 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principals, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards

· OMB Circular A-21 – Cost Principals for Educational Institutions;

· OMB Circular A-87 – Cost Principals for State, Local and Indian Tribal Governments:

· 7 CFR Part 3052 – USDA Implementation of Audits of States and Local Governments and Non-Profit Organizations;

· 5 CFR part 2635 – Standards of Ethical Conduct;

· American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009;

· 2 CFR Part 215 – Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Agreements with Institutions of Higher Education, Hospitals and Other Non-Profit Organizations;

· 2 CFR Part 170 – Reporting Sub award and Executive Compensation.

Additional information related to the Wetlands Reserve Program or the Emergency Watersheds Protection Program – Floodplain Easements can be found at the following links:

Wetlands Reserve Program and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetlands Reserve Easement: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/prograar/wrp/ Emergency Watersheds Protection Program-Floodplain Easements:

http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/prograar/ewp/Floodplain/index.html

Actual Cost + 10% *

Not To Exceed

VEGETATIVE ESTABLISHMENT

Bare-root Seedlings (Based on 302 trees/acre)

Includes: Mowing, disking, tilling, grinding, dozer work, chemicals, chemical application-broadcast, prescribe burning, seed and seeding, woody vegetation removal

Mech. Bush Hog, Light Disc (LAR)

Mech. Light Open Field Ripping (LOR)

Mech. Heavy Veg. Removal Grinding/Chopping (with MS NRCS recommendation only)

Chemical Application – Band

Chemical Application - Broadcast

Chemicals

$20.00/Acre**

Topographic Survey – Acres Surveyed

$23.00/ Acre

Design, Layout, Construction, Inspection & As-Builts (Based on actual Restorable Acres)

$63.00/Acre

Mobilization Fee

$1000.00/Easement**

Equipment rental

Levee Breaches cu/yd(excavation)

Seeding and Fertilizing

$7500/Acre

Costs for structures includes pipe, fabrication, and installation as shown on construction drawing

Rock, Rip Rap w/concrete

Flashboard Riser Full Round Above 16” Diameter Barrel

Flashboard Riser (Fabrication) Pipe > 40ft

Culvert Steel 16” and smaller

Culvert Steel larger than 16”

Canal Gate <= 12” -

Canal Gate > 12”

Catwalks/Walkways (single < 10’ span)

Catwalks/Walkways (each additional span)

Monitoring of existing easements

*ACTUAL COST MUST BE SUPPORTED BY INVOICES / RECEIPTS

**NO 10% FA