BOR-GP-19-N008 MTFWP NOI.pdf

Notice of Intent to Award Template (03/2019)

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This notice is not a request for applications. This provides public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

OPPORTUNITY

NUMBER

BOR-GP-19-N008

PROJECT TITLE Invasive Mussels Inspection and Decontamination Stations at Tiber Reservoir

RECIPIENT Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks

ANTICIPATED

FEDERAL AMOUNT

$240,000.00

STATUTORY

AUTHORITY

The Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, AS AMENDED

CFDA NUMBER 15.517

RECLAMATION

POINT OF CONTACT

Lindsey R. Nafts Grants Officer Phone: (406) 247-7684 Email: lnafts@usbr.gov

SUMMARY OF

PROJECT

ACTIVITIES

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks will purchase and install an inspection shed and decontamination wash unit for the Willow Creek inspection station and staff, and operate inspection stations at Tiber Marina and VFW Campground.

SELECTION

JUSTIFICATION

Reclamation did not solicit full and open competition for this award based on the following criteria: Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MTFWP) is the lead aquatic invasive species management agency in the state of Montana, and has jurisdiction and enforcement authority on inspections, monitoring, and prevention (decontamination) of aquatic invasive species. Additionally, MTFWP has an established, state-wide aquatic invasive species monitoring, detection, and prevention program.

mailto:lnafts@usbr.gov