California recycling contracts
22 contracts tracked across 2 municipalities.
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| Vendor | Contracts | Volume |
|---|---|---|
| ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS | 2 | $7.8M |
| SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER CO INC | 2 | $2.0M |
| EAST COUNTY AWP JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY | 2 | $3.1M |
| IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT | 1 | $3.0M |
| SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT | 1 | $960K |
| AIR RESOURCES BOARD | 1 | $200K |
Recent recycling contracts in California
| Title | municipality | Vendor | Value | Solicitation |
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| DESCRIPTION:THE 2022 ESTUARY BLUEPRINT IS THE RESULT OF TWO YEARS OF WORK AND INCLUDES THE INPUT OF OVER 200 PARTNERS. A UNIFYING, COLLABORATIVE VISION, THE ESTUARY BLUEPRINT INCLUDES FOUR GOALS THAT REPRESENT THE LONG TERM (2050) VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY, 14 OBJECTIVES THAT DETAIL DESIRED OUTCOMES THAT MAKE PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING GOALS, AND 25 ACTIONS THAT LAY OUT A SET OF PRIORITY TASKS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS TO ADVANCE ONE OR MORE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS. THE ESTUARY BLUEPRINT BUILDS UPON THE 2015 AND 2019 STATE OF THE ESTUARY REPORTS BY LINKING MANAGEMENT RESPONSES TO THE REPORTS' FINDINGS AND USING THE REPORTS' HEALTH INDICATORS TO TRACK LONG TERM OUTCOMES OF THE ACTIONS WHERE POSSIBLE, THUS BETTER INTEGRATING SFEP'S SCIENCE AND PLANNING DOCUMENTS AND FACILITATING AN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT APPROACH FOR SFEP AND THE REGION. IN COORDINATION WITH PARTNERS INCLUDING THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY INSTITUTE, US EPA, AND THE DELTA STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL, SFEP IS TRANSITIONING FROM A STATIC STATE OF THE ESTUARY REPORT TO A DYNAMIC, WEB-BASED PLATFORM TO REPORT ON THE HEALTH OF THE ESTUARY. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $850,000. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.ACTIVITIES:ACTIVITIES IN THE WORKPLAN INCLUDE PROGRESS UNDER EACH OF THESE OBJECTIVES OF THE ESTUARY BLUEPRINT: OBJECTIVES A. PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE ECOLOGICAL CONDITIONS AND PROCESSES THAT SUPPORT SELF-SUSTAINING NATURAL COMMUNITIES. B. ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THREATS TO NATURAL COMMUNITIES. C. CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND MONITORING TO MEASURE THE STATUS OF NATURAL COMMUNITIES, DEVELOP AND REFINE MANAGEMENT ACTIONS, AND TRACK PROGRESS TOWARDS MANAGEMENT TARGETS. D. INCREASE RESILIENCE OF TIDAL HABITATS AND TRIBUTARIES TO CLIMATE CHANGE. E. INCREASE RESILIENCE OF COMMUNITIES AT RISK FROM CLIMATE CHANGE IMPACTS WHILE PROMOTING AND PROTECTING NATURAL RESOURCES. F. PROMOTE INTEGRATED, COORDINATED, MULTI-BENEFIT APPROACHES TO INCREASING RESILIENCY. G. INCREASE DROUGHT RESISTANCE AND WATER EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE DEMAND ON IMPORTED WATER. H. IMPROVE FRESHWATER FLOW PATTERNS, QUANTITY, AND TIMING TO BETTER SUPPORT NATURAL RESOURCES. I. REDUCE CONTAMINANTS ENTERING THE SYSTEM AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY. J. BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR THE PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF THE ESTUARY. K. STRENGTHEN REGIONAL LEADERSHIP IN SUPPORT OF ESTUARY HEALTH. L. PROMOTE EFFICIENT AND COORDINATED REGIONAL GOVERNANCE. M. INCORPORATE THE BEST AVAILABLE SOCIAL SCIENCE AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE WHEN PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE ESTUARY. N. ENGAGE FRONTLINE, UNDERSERVED, AND INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES AS PARTNERS IN PROTECTING, RESTORING, AND ENHANCING THE ESTUARY.SUBRECIPIENT:ONE SUBAWARD IS IDENTIFIED FOR $66,283 FOR SEA GRANT FELLOW WORK.OUTCOMES:SOME OF THE OUTCOMES EXPECTED INCLUDE: PLAN AND HOST THE 14TH STATE OF THE ESTUARY CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN THE FALL OF 2025 TO INFORM THE INTERESTED PUBLIC OF IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ESTUARY'S HEATH; WORK WITH CORE PARTNERS TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CENTRALIZED, INTEGRATED, DYNAMIC, ACCESSIBLE WEB-BASED PLATFORM FOR REPORTING ON THE HEALTH OF THE ESTUARY; SUPPORT SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY INSTITUTE'S SEDIMENT SOLUTIONS: INTEGRATED SEDIMENT MANAGEMENT FOR WATERSHED-BAYLAND ECOSYSTEM RESILIENCE PROJECT TO DEVELOP SEDIMENT REUSE STRATEGIES FOR INCREASING THE REUSE OF FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL SEDIMENT; ASSIST THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD IN REVIEWING AND COMMENTING ON ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SECTION 401 OF THE CLEAN WATER ACT; ADVANCE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE WETLAND REGIONAL MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY TO MONITOR MATURE AND RESTORED TIDAL MARSH HABITAT TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY OF PERMITTING AND MONITORING OF RESTORATION PROJECTS AND TO EVALUATE CONDITION OF THE TIDAL MARSH ECOSYSTEM AT THE REGIONAL SCALE; REGIONAL PROGRAM TO ADVANCE NATURE-BASED SHORELINE (NBS) ADAPTATION, THE TRUW PROGRAM CREATES C | California (EPA federal awards) | ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS | $1.7M | — |
| MILLBRAE GARBAGE & RECYCLING | City and County of San Francisco | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER CO INC | $1.0M | — |
| MILLBRAE GARBAGE & RECYCLING | City and County of San Francisco | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO SCAVENGER CO INC | $1.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT THE RECYCLED WATER PROJECT THROUGH A DEMONSTRATION GARDEN AND PRESSURIZED BOOSTER FACILITY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO OCTOBER 1, 2022. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: DEVELOPMENT OF A DEMONSTRATION GARDEN TO PROMOTE RECYCLED WATER USAGE AND A BOOSTER FACILITY TO PROVIDE RECYCLED WATER TO IRRIGATION SYSTEMS. SUBRECIPIENT:DIABLO WATER DISTRICT IS THE WATER PURVEYOR OF THE PROJECT AND WILL CARRY OUT A PART OF THE PROJECT. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, PERMIT ASSISTANCE, PLANNING AND DESIGN OF ADVANCED WATER TREATMENT DESIGN CENTER. OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE THE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RECYCLED WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE RECYCLED WATER AVAILABLE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL FILL STATION AND DEMONSTRATION GARDENS, DROUGHT TOLERANT WATER SOURCE AND INCREASED PUBLIC AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF WATER REUSE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE OAKLEY AND BETHEL ISLAND COMMUNITIES. | California (EPA federal awards) | IRONHOUSE SANITARY DISTRICT | $3.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DESIGN A NEW DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT - RANCH WATER FILTRATION PLANT (WFP) AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THIS AGREEMENT FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $959,752. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO FEBRUARY 1, 2026. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF A NEW WATER TREATMENT FACILITY PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT, INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE REGULATORY SUPPORT, AND RANCH WATER FILTRATION PLANT PRELIMINARY DESIGN. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE A DRAFT, SECOND DRAFT, AND FINAL FATAL FLAW ANALYSIS TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM, POWERPOINT PRESENTATION(S) SUMMARIZING FINDINGS FOR DISTRICT STAFF AND COMMITTEES, DRAFT, SECOND DRAFT, AND FINAL ENGINEERING REPORT, PUBLIC HEARING PRESENTATION, POWERPOINT PRESENTATION FOR ISAP (NWRI INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL), AND DRAFT, SECOND DRAFT, AND FINAL ROWD (REPORT OF WASTE DISCHARGE). THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REGULATORY APPROVAL TO SPREAD RECYCLED WATER FOR THE PURPOSES OF GROUNDWATER REPLENISHMENT AND REUSE, PRODUCE A NEW, LOCAL DRINKING WATER SOURCE; REDUCE IMPORTED WATER DEMANDS FROM SENSITIVE ECOSYSTEMS, IMPROVE GROUNDWATER BASIN WATER QUALITY, AND REDUCE SALTS IN THE GROUNDWATER BASIN. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE COMMUNITY OF ORANGE COUNTY, CA AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | California (EPA federal awards) | SANTA MARGARITA WATER DISTRICT | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION: THE PURPOSE OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT IS TO SUPPORT THE TRANSITION FROM LOCALLY INSTALLED CODE TABLES TO EXCHANGE NETWORK WEB SERVICES AS THE AUTHORITATIVE SOURCE OF SOURCE CLASSIFICATION CODES AND AP-42 EMISSION FACTORS. ACTIVITIES: THE PROJECT WILL 1) PROMOTE IDENTIFICATION OF TECHNOLOGY GAPS AND FACILITATE TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENT TO ACHIEVE LOWER EMISSION RATES, 2) DECREASE COST OF COMPLIANCE; 3) SHOWCASE INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN STRATEGIES FOR REDUCING EXPOSURE TO AIR POLLUTION IN DISPROPORTIONATELY BURDENED AREAS. OUTCOMES: THE EXPECTED OUTCOME IS REDUCED COST OVER THE LIFETIME OF THE SYSTEM THROUGH REUSE OF THE EXCHANGE NETWORK WEB SERVICES; INCREASED IT CAPABILITY IN SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE; MORE CONSISTENCY IN FACILITY MASTER DATA; QUICKER RESPONSE TIME FOR INQUIRIES ABOUT TITLE V FACILITIES; AND INCREASED CONFIDENCE IN THE ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT SOLUTION SUCCESSFULLY. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE DISPROPORTIONATELY BURDENED AREAS. SUBRECIPIENT: NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT. | California (EPA federal awards) | AIR RESOURCES BOARD | $200K | — |
| FY21-22 EPA SBIR PHASE II - ULTRASONIC PVDF REDUCES MEMBRANE FOULING FOR EFFICIENT WATER REUSE | California (EPA federal awards) | PURE BLUE TECH INC. | $500K | — |
| FY21-22 EPA SBIR PHASE II - DEVELOPMENT OF A NEAR-REAL-TIME ANALYTICAL SYSTEM FOR MEASUREMENT OF N-NITROSAMINES IN WATER REUSE | California (EPA federal awards) | HYPERION ANALYTICAL LLC | $500K | — |
| THIS TASK ORDER IS FOR THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF SEDIMENT & SAND IN CA WORKSHOP. | California (EPA federal awards) | THE ASSOCIATION OF STATE WETLAND MANAGERS INC. | $64K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING UNDER THE INFLATION REDUCTION ACT (IRA) TO ENSURE VIBRANT AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES IN THE PROJECT AREA BY DELIVERING A LONG-TERM, SUSTAINABLE, AND CLIMATE-RESILIENT DRINKING WATER SYSTEM. THIS VISION WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH BOTH A POLLUTION REDUCTION STRATEGY AND A CLIMATE ACTION STRATEGY. THE POLLUTION REDUCTION STRATEGY WILL CONSOLIDATE THE PAJARO, SUNNY MESA, AND SPRINGFIELD WATER SYSTEMS INTO ONE MORE RESILIENT DRINKING WATER SYSTEM OPERATED BY PAJARO SUNNY MESA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT. THE COMBINED SYSTEM WILL SUPPLY SAFE DRINKING WATER AND LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR CONSOLIDATION OF PRIVATE WELL HOUSEHOLDS AROUND SPRINGFIELD WITH THE COMBINED SYSTEM IN A SECOND PHASE OF THE PROJECT. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000,000. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THROUGH THIS PROJECT, THE COMMUNITY WATER CENTER (CWC) AND ITS STATUTORY PARTNER PAJARO SUNNY MESA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (PSMCSD) WILL IMPLEMENT A DRINKING WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT RESULTING IN SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER FOR THE PAJARO, SUNNY MESA AND SPRINGFIELD WATER SYSTEMS. THE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT WILL INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRON AND MANGANESE TREATMENT FACILITY FOR PAJARO WELL NO. 1, UPGRADES TO THE PAJARO WELL NO. 1 SITE TO REDUCE VULNERABILITY TO FLOODING, A PUMP STATION TO PUMP WATER FROM THE PAJARO TO THE SUNNY MESA SYSTEM, REHABILITATION OF THE PAJARO TANK, AND PIPELINES TO CONNECT THE THREE SYSTEMS. THE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SUPERVISORY CONTROL AND DATA ACQUISITION (SCADA) SYSTEM AND RADIO-READ METERS TO ALLOW FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE RESULTING COMBINED SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO THE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT, CWC WILL IMPLEMENT RESIDENTIAL RAINWATER CATCHMENT AT 30 HOUSEHOLDS AND LAUNDRY-TO-LANDSCAPE GREYWATER REUSE AT 20 HOUSEHOLDS. THROUGHOUT THE PROJECT, CWC WILL CONTINUE TO OUTREACH TO AND ENGAGE COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE DRINKING WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT, RESIDENTIAL WATER EFFICIENCY MEASURES, AND EFFORTS TO SUSTAINABLY MANAGE GROUNDWATER RESOURCES IN THE AREA. OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT WILL INCLUDE AT LEAST 12 COMMUNITY MEETINGS, ONE-ON-ONE ENGAGEMENT WITH AT LEAST 80 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PER QUARTER, AND DEVELOPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION OF AT LEAST 12 INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS. IN ADDITION TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION, CWC WILL MANAGE THE OVERALL PROJECT, COORDINATE WITH PROJECT PARTNERS, AND PROVIDE PROGRESS REPORTS AS REQUIRED BY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA).SUBRECIPIENT:CONSTRUCTION WILL BE COMPLETED THROUGH SUBAWARD TO STATUTORY PARTNER PAJARO SUNNY MESA COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT (PSMCSD). CWC AND ITS STATUTORY PARTNER PSMCSD WILL IMPLEMENT A DRINKING WATER CONSOLIDATION PROJECT RESULTING IN SAFE AND RELIABLE DRINKING WATER FOR THE PAJARO, SUNNY MESA AND SPRINGFIELD WATER SYSTEMS. THE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT WILL INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IRON AND MANGANESE TREATMENT FACILITY FOR PAJARO WELL NO. 1, UPGRADES TO THE PAJARO WELL NO. 1 SITE TO REDUCE VULNERABILITY TO FLOODING, A PUMP STATION TO PUMP WATER FROM THE PAJARO TO THE SUNNY MESA SYSTEM, REHABILITATION OF THE PAJARO TANK, AND PIPELINES TO CONNECT THE THREE SYSTEMS. THE CONSOLIDATION PROJECT WILL ALSO INCLUDE THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A SCADA SYSTEM AND RADIO-READ METERS TO ALLOW FOR EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE RESULTING COMBINED SYSTEM. OUTCOMES:THE PROJECT WILL PROVIDE A SAFE, RESILIENT, AND AFFORDABLE WATER SUPPLY TO AN ESTIMATED 5,170 DISADVANTAGED UNINCORPORATED COMMUNITY (DUC) RESIDENTS SERVED BY THE RESULTING COMBINED PAJARO-SUNNY MESA-SPRINGFIELD SYSTEM. RESIDENTS CURRENTLY SERVED BY THE SUNNY MESA SYSTEM WILL NO LONGER HAVE UNSAFE LEVELS OF CHROME-6 IN THEIR DRINKING WATER, AND WILL NOT NEED TO DEPEND ON BOTTLED WATER WITH ITS ASSOCIATED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. THE COMBINED SYSTEM WITH SCADA AND RADIO-READ METERS WILL BE MORE EFFICIENT, EASIER TO OPERATE, AND LESS VULNERABLE TO FLOODING. THE CONSOLIDATION WILL ALSO PUT INFRAST | California (EPA federal awards) | COMMUNITY WATER CENTER | $20.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY TO FACILITATE THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF DREDGED SEDIMENT FROM FEDERAL NAVIGATION CHANNELS FOR WETLAND RESTORATION IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY. SPECIFICALLY, THE RECIPIENT WILL ENTER A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) TO FUND THE COST DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FEDERAL STANDARD FOR DREDGING PROJECTS AND THE COST FOR BENEFICIAL REUSE OF THE DREDGED MATERIAL AT WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY INCLUDING CULLINAN RANCH, MONTEZUMA, AND BEL MARIN KEYS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,000,000. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.ACTIVITIES:TO IMPLEMENT THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP), AS PART OF THIS GRANT THE CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY WILL ACCOMPLISH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: 1. DRAFT AND FINALIZE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) FOR THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF DREDGED MATERIAL; 2. PROVIDE FUNDING TO USACE PRIOR TO THEIR ANNUAL BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (OANDM) DREDGE PROGRAM IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND ENSURE USACE PRIORITIZES BENEFICIAL REUSE OF DREDGED MATERIAL DURING BID SELECTION; 3. FUND THE INCREMENTAL COST DIFFERENCE TO BENEFICIALLY REUSE ALL SUITABLE DREDGED MATERIAL FROM THE OANDM DREDGE PROGRAM TO WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY INCLUDING CULLINAN RANCH, MONTEZUMA, AND BEL MARIN KEYS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND UP TO THREE YEARS DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY OF OTHER FEDERAL FUNDS. SUBRECIPIENT:UNDER THE SUBAWARD, THE USACE WILL ENSURE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF DREDGED MATERIAL IS PRIORITIZED IN THE BIDDING PROCESS FOR THE OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT (OANDM) DREDGE PROGRAM IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY. USACE WILL ALSO USE FUNDS FOR THE INCREMENTAL COST DIFFERENCE TO BENEFICIALLY REUSE ALL SUITABLE DREDGED MATERIAL FROM THE OANDM DREDGE PROGRAM TO WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS IN SAN FRANCISCO BAY INCLUDING CULLINAN RANCH, MONTEZUMA, AND BEL MARIN KEYS FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND UP TO THREE YEARS DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY OF OTHER FEDERAL FUNDS. OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: 1) FINALIZATION OF AN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CALIFORNIA STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY AND THE SAN FRANCISCO DISTRICT OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) FOR THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF DREDGED MATERIAL FOR TIDAL WETLAND RESTORATION; AND 2) THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF ALL SUITABLE DREDGED MATERIAL FROM USACE'S OANDM DREDGE PROGRAM AT TIDAL WETLAND RESTORATION SITES IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY FOR AT LEAST ONE AND UP TO THREE YEARS DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY OF OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING. EXPECTED LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE: ACCELERATING THE PACE AND SCALE OF WETLAND RESTORATION IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY TO PROVIDE SEA LEVEL RISE RESILIENCE, FLOOD PROTECTION, PUBLIC ACCESS, AND MULTIPLE WATER QUALITY AND WETLAND HABITAT BENEFITS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE RESIDENTS OF THE NINE BAY AREA COUNTIES AND THE LIVING RESOURCES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND ITS WATERSHEDS. | California (EPA federal awards) | STATE COASTAL CONSERVANCY | $12.0M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE RESTORING WILDCAT CREEK: COMMUNITY-LED WATERSHED HEALTH UPDATE AND PRIORITY PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT, SEEKS TO CREATE A WATERSHED-SCALE RESTORATION ACTION PLAN, IMPLEMENT CRITICALLY NEEDED RESTORATION IN THE LOWER PART OF THE WATERSHED. THE PROJECT WILL CREATE DESIGN PLANS TO ADDRESS THE GAPS IN THE WILDCAT CREEK TRAIL THAT PREVENT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES FROM ACCESSING THE SHORELINE AND THE PLANNED IMPROVEMENTS THERE. WILDCAT CREEK HAS A VERY LARGE SEDIMENT SUPPLY AND PRODUCES MORE SEDIMENT THAN OTHER NORTH COAST WATERSHEDS OF SIMILAR SIZE. KEY STUDIES HAVE IDENTIFIED OR SUMMARIZED SEDIMENT PRODUCTION FOR THE OVERALL WATERSHED AND FOR SEPARATE PORTIONS OF THE WATERSHED, BUT ADDITIONAL WORK IS NEEDED TO GENERATE A HOLISTIC PLAN FOR SEDIMENT DYNAMICS AND RESTORATION IN THIS ACTIVE SYSTEM. THIS PROJECT WILL ALIGN RIPARIAN MANAGEMENT EFFORTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED BY IDENTIFYING AND PRIORITIZING RESTORATION PROJECTS INFORMED BY DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,102,000. PREAWARD COSTS APPROVED BACK TO 04/15/2024. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:TO IMPLEMENT THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP), THE ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS WILL RESTORE 5,000 FEET OF SEDIMENT-CHOKED RIPARIAN CORRIDOR AND 10 ACRES OF ADJACENT HABITAT, CREATE A LONG-TERM SEDIMENT STORAGE SITE FOR 50,000 CUBIC YARDS OF SEDIMENT EXPECTED TO BE REMOVED AS PART OF THE RESTORATION PROJECT THAT WILL BE BENEFICIALLY REUSED IN THE FUTURE FOR THE NORTH RICHMOND HORIZONTAL LEVEE, AND ESTABLISH FISH PASSAGE FOR OVER A MILE OF LOWER WILDCAT CREEK. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO CREATE 100% DESIGNS FOR A CRITICAL TRAIL GAP BETWEEN THE UNDERSERVED COMMUNITY OF NORTH RICHMOND AND THE BAY TRAIL WITH A FEASIBILITY STUDY AND ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS FOR THE SECTION BETWEEN RUMRILL BLVD AND THE WILDCAT CREEK FISH LADDER.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD WILL SUPPORT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN PREPARATION FOR SEDIMENT REUSE.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE RESTORATION OF THE LOWER WILDCAT CREEK CORRIDOR AND 10 ACRES OF RIPARIAN HABITAT. THIS PROJECT WILL CREATE 100% DESIGNS FOR A WALKING TRAIL TO CONNECT THE NORTH RICHMOND COMMUNITY THE THE BAY TRAIL. EXPECTED LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE ADVANCING PROGRESS TOWARD THE NORTH RICHMOND HORIZONTAL LEVEE BY PROCESSING SEDIMENT FOR BENEFICIAL REUSE IN THE FUTURE LEVEE AS WELL AS FACILITY UPDATES TO THE WEST COUNTY WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY WHERE THE SEDIMENT WILL BE STORED WITH OTHER BIOSOLIDS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT INCLUDE THE COMMUNITIES ALONG THE NORTH RICHMOND SHORELINE THAT WILL BE AFFECTED BY SEA-LEVEL RISE AND RIPARIAN ZONE IN THE LOWER WILDCAT CREEK WATERSHED. | California (EPA federal awards) | ASSOCIATION OF BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS | $6.1M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THROUGH THIS GRANT FUNDED PROJECT, CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY EAST BAY AND UNIVERSITY PARTNERS WILL CONTINUE TO ENGAGE WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS, USING PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY-BASED PARTICIPATORY RESEARCH, AND PRIORITIZING ANTICOLONIAL PRACTICES TO PLAN, IMPLEMENT, AND SUSTAIN CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE WATER AND LAND USE TO MITIGATE AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE. THIS PROJECT CAN SERVE AS A MODEL FOR EXPANSION OF CLIMATE RESILIENCE BEYOND THE CONCORD CAMPUS. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $915,786.00. PRE-AWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 01/31/2024. ACTIVITIES:TO IMPLEMENT THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP), CSUEB WILL PROMOTE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP OF GALINDO CREEK AND PROTECT THE WATERSHED, IMPROVE PROCESSES RELATED TO STORMWATER REUSE, INCREASE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE, AND PROMOTE INDIGENOUS FOOD WAYS TO RESTORE FOOD SOVEREIGNTY AND REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS.SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD WITH CONTRA COSTA RESOURCE CONSERVATION DISTRICT (CCRCD) - SUBRECIPIENT ($100,000). CCRCD COSTS INCLUDE FACILITATION OF 6 COMMUNITY GROUP MEETINGS IN YEAR 1 AND 1 MEETING/QUARTER FOR THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PERIOD ($2,000/MEETING X 6=$12,000 + $3,000/YEAR=$9,000). MANAGEMENT OF 5 WORK DAYS/YEAR IN YEARS 2-4 FOR A TOTAL OF 15 4-HOUR WORK DAYS ($4,000/WORK DAY=$72,000). ONGOING COLLABORATION DURING 7 QUARTERS OF PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION ($1,000/QUARTER X 7=$7,000). SUBCONTRACT WITH MAK-'AMHAM/CAFE OHLONE TRIBAL MEMBERS - SUBRECIPIENT ($100,000). MAK-'AMHAM/CAFE OHLONE COSTS INCLUDE PLANNING AND ADVISING FOR 12 MONTHS ($3,333/MO. X 12MO. =$40,000). ONGOING COLLABORATION DURING THE REMAINING 3 YEARS ($1,666/MO. X 36 MO. = $60,000).OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE ADDING A TOOL STORAGE STRUCTURE THE TO CREEKSIDE AND ECOCULTURAL GARDENS THAT CAPTURE RAINWATER FOR IRRIGATION; ADDING PERMEABLE, ADA COMPLIANT WALKWAYS TO ACCESS GARDEN; ADDING INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE TO PROMOTE LITTER ABATEMENT, WATERSHED PROTECTION, WATER CONSERVATION AND INDIGENOUS FOOD SOURCES AND CONNECTIONS TO WATER AND LAND RESOURCES; HOSTING INDIGENOUS CULTURAL CEREMONIES AND OTHER PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS IN THE GARDEN; INSTALLING A NATIVE PLANT PROPAGATION STATION AND RAISED PLANTER BEDS. EXPECTED LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASING ACCESS TO CITIZEN SCIENCE INFORMATION ABOUT WATERSHED AND GARDEN SPACE; PROMOTING COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT WITH NATURE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS AND STEWARDSHIP OF LAND; REDUCING MUNICIPAL WATER USE AND INCREASING COLLECTION AND USE OF RECYCLED WATER IN GARDEN AREAS; DECREASING NON-NATIVE INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES; INCREASING NATIVE PLANT SPECIES; AND REDUCING EROSION IN RIPARIAN AREAS. OTHER OUTCOMES INCLUDE ENGAGING PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP; INCREASING THE NUMBER OF COMMUNITY PARTNERS WHO TEND TO GALINDO CREEK AND THE WOLWONJA ECOCULTURAL GARDEN NATIVE SPECIES SHADE GARDEN, AND POLLINATOR GARDEN; PROMOTING PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT REDUCING USE OF SYNTHETIC FERTILIZER, PESTICIDES, RODENTICIDES, INSECTICIDES, AND HERBICIDES AND WATER CONSERVATION AND RECYCLING METHODS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS, NAMELY THE MIWOK AND OHLONE TRIBES, AS WELL AS STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. | California (EPA federal awards) | CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, EAST BAY FOUNDATION, INC. | $916K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD TO FUND STAFF TIME AT THE SAN FRANCISCO REGIONAL WATER QUALITY CONTROL BOARD (REGIONAL BOARD 2). THIS GRANT WILL FUND STAFF TO SPECIFICALLY WORK ON PRIORITIES OF EPA'S SAN FRANCISCO BAY RESTORATION PROGRAM. THIS WORK WILL INCLUDE PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND OTHER PARTNERS WHO ARE CREATING SITE SPECIFIC ADAPTATION PLANS, WORKING WITH LOCAL WATER AGENCIES TO REDUCE NUTRIENT EFFLUENT INTO THE BAY, AND EVALUATING THE INFILL PLANS IN THE SF BAY TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BENEFICIAL REUSE OF SEDIMENT FOR THE RESTORATION OF WETLANDS. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 3,810,452. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:TO IMPLEMENT THE SAN FRANCISCO ESTUARY PARTNERSHIP COMPREHENSIVE CONSERVATION AND MANAGEMENT PLAN (CCMP), AS PART OF THIS GRANT THE STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD. THE RECIPIENT WILL USE GRANT FUNDS TO WORK IN THREE AREAS: 1) NUTRIENTS AND HARMFUL ALGAL BLOOMS, 2) BENEFICIAL REUSE OF SOIL AND SEDIMENT AND 3) TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION PLANNING. THE GRANTEE WILL UTILIZE THESE FUNDS TO ASSIST IN PAYING FOR STAFF SALARIES TO WORK IN THESE PRIORITY AREAS.SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: TECHNICAL MEMOS, PRESENTATIONS DELIVERED TO PROJECT PLANNERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE SF BAY, AND DRAFT EDITS TO THE BASIN PLAN OR BASIN PLAN AMENDMENT. EXPECTED LONG-TERM OUTCOMES INCLUDE: LOCAL SHORELINE ADAPTATION PLANS DEVELOPED WITH ASSISTANCE FROM THE REGIONAL BOARD 2, THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROJECT ARE COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY WATER QUALITY AND SEA LEVEL RISE AROUND THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY, AND THE LIVING RESOURCES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND ITS WATERSHEDS. | California (EPA federal awards) | STATE OF CALIFORNIA WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD | $3.8M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DEVELOP A STORMWATER CAPTURE AND DIVERSION SYSTEM WITHIN THE VENTURA COUNTY PORTION OF THE UPPER MALIBU CREEK WATERSHED, WHICH INCLUDES THE CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS AND UNINCORPORATED VENTURA COUNTY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,459,752. PRE-AWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO MAY 1, 2026. REFER TO TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A STORM WATER DIVERSION INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A STORMWATER CAPTURE STRUCTURE AND ALL THE ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS, INCLUDING CONTROLS, PUMPS, AND PIPELINES TO DIVERT THE FLOW INTO THE ADJACENT DOWNSTREAM SEWER COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND PROJECT STAGING, EXCAVATION, AND CONSTRUCTION OF STORMWATER COLLECTION VAULTS. IT ALSO COVERS THE ENGINEERING SUPPORT SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING REVIEW OF THE CONTRACTOR'S SUBMITTALS AND RESPONDING TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIS), AND INSPECTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT/TREATMENT, INCLUDING REUSE FOR DRINKING WATER, ETC. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION BID SOLICITATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT, AND AS-BUILT DRAWINGS, AND A COMPLETED STORMWATER DIVERSION INFRASTRUCTURE CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE REDUCED RELIANCE ON IMPORTED WATER, DECREASED POLLUTANT LOADS (E.G., BACTERIA AND NUTRIENTS) TO MALIBU CREEK, IMPROVED RECREATION WATER QUALITY, AND DEMONSTRATION OF AN INNOVATIVE REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT MODEL. AS A RESULT OF THIS PROJECT, THOUSAND OAKS WILL REALIZE A STRENGTHENED SUSTAINABLE LOCAL WATER SUPPLY ADVANCING REGIONAL WATER QUALITY GOALS IN ALIGNMENT WITH ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) COMMUNITY GRANTS OBJECTIVES FOCUSED ON SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE OVER 124,000 RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THOUSAND OAKS, HUMAN HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT. | California (EPA federal awards) | CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS | $2.5M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE EAST COUNTY JPA TO IMPLEMENT THE EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY PROJECT DIRECTED AS AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION FOR THIS PROJECT RENAMED THE EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY FOR EAST COUNTY ADVANCED WATER PURIFICATION JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY PROJECT. THE SCOPE OF WORK CONSISTS OF INSTALLATION OF A NEW POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL BUILDING FOR THE EAST COUNTY AWP TREATMENT FACILITIES. THE PROJECT PROVIDES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL BUILDING (A90) INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND CONDUIT, SWITCHGEAR, POWER SUPPLY PANELS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND A STAND-BY POWER GENERATOR. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,400,000. PRE-AWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 02/01/2023. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLEAN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT, SPECIFICALLY FOR WASTEWATER RECYCLE AND REUSE. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF: CONSTRUCTION OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL BUILDING (A90) INCLUDING INSTALLATION OF ABOVE GROUND CONDUIT, SWITCHGEAR, POWER SUPPLY PANELS, ELECTRICAL WIRING, AND A STAND-BY POWER GENERATOR. THIS WILL SUPPORT THE LARGER PROGRAM WHICH WILL TREAT EAST COUNTY'S WASTEWATER LOCALLY AND IMPLEMENT INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE BY PRODUCING ADVANCED TREATED WATER FROM THE AWP FACILITY AND PUMPING IT TO HELIX'S LAKE JENNINGS RESERVOIR FOR SURFACE WATER AUGMENTATION (SWA), WHERE IT WILL BE MIXED WITH OTHER LOCAL WATER. AFTER SWA, THE WATER WILL BE TREATED BY HELIX'S R. M. LEVY WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO DRINKING WATER STANDARDS AND DISTRIBUTED TO CUSTOMERS IN THE REGION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE, 100% DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, A POST-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE PROJECT REVIEW BY EPA (OR DELEGATE), QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, AND A DRAFT AND FINAL PROJECT REPORT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE THE INSTALLATION OF A GENERATOR TO PROVIDE BACKUP POWER TO ENSURE CONTINUITY OF WATER PROCESS LOADS IN THE EVENT OF A POWER OUTAGE, AND INSTALLATION OF CONDUIT TO RUN POWER LINES FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTRICAL SERVICE AND ELECTRICAL PANELS AND FIXTURES TO DISTRIBUTE POWER TO THE AWP. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO OPERATE THIS FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROJECT WILL ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALL THE RESIDENTS SUPPLIED IN THE EAST SAN DIEGO AREA. | California (EPA federal awards) | EAST COUNTY AWP JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY | $2.4M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE OCCIDENTAL COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO DESIGN APPROXIMATELY 7 MILES OF PIPELINE TO TRANSFER WASTEWATER FROM THE LIFT STATION AT THE OCCIDENTAL COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT TO THE GRATON COMMUNITY SERVICE DISTRICT COLLECTION SYSTEM FOR TREATMENT, REUSE AND DISPOSAL AS DIRECTED IN THE 2023 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT OR AS IDENTIFIED IN AN APPROVED TECHNICAL CORRECTION IF ONE HAS BEEN APPROVED FOR THIS PROJECT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,450,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO MARCH 31, 2025. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BE PERFORMED AS DESCRIBED IN THE WORKPLAN INCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ENGINEERING DESIGN DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO CONSTRUCT A WASTEWATER TRANSFER PIPELINE; 30,000 FEET OF 4-INCH DIAMETER PIPELINE TO TRANSFER WASTEWATER FROM THE DISTRICT'S LIFT STATION TO THE GRATON WWTP FOR TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE DESIGN SUBMITTALS (PROJECT ENGINEERING REPORT AND DESIGN), DRAFT EASEMENT AGREEMENTS AND PROGRESS REPORTS AND INVOICES AND GRANT CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE AN ECONOMY OF SCALE, AND RATE STABILITY TO THE DISTRICT AND GRATON FROM THE TRANSFER OF WASTEWATER VIA THE REDUCTION OF WASTEWATER HAULING COSTS. IN ADDITION, THERE WILL BE A DECREASE VEHICLE EMISSIONS FROM WASTEWATER HAULING ( 50 ROUND TRIP VEHICLE TRIPS/WK). THE CONSTRUCTED PROJECT WILL BE BENEFICIAL FOR THE COMMUNITIES OF OCCIDENTAL AND GRATON. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE COMMUNITIES OF OCCIDENTAL AND GRATON. | California (EPA federal awards) | OCCIDENTAL COUNTY SANITATION DISTRICT | $1.4M | — |
| THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT IS TO ADDRESS PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS ABOUT HUMAN VIRAL PATHOGENS IN TREATED WASTEWATER FOR NON-POTABLE REUSE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IDENTIFYING A SUITE OF VIRAL PATHOGENS AND SURROGATES AND DETECTION METHODS THAT MAY BEST SERVE AS AN INDICATION OF VIRAL RISK IN WATER REUSE. THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROJECT WILL BE A LIST OF BEST METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE VIRAL RISK FOR NON-POTABLE WATER REUSE AND STANDARD OPERATING PROTOCOLS (SOPS) FOR THESE METHODS. DIRECT BENEFICIARIES OF THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE WASTEWATER OPERATORS, STATE AND LOCAL REGULATORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI WILL PARTICIPATE IN WASTEWATER SAMPLE AND WATER QUALITY DATA COLLECTION. TULANE UNIVERSITY, THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, UC DAVIS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CROSS-LABORATORY STUDY TO COMPARE METHODS FOR DETECTION OF SELECTIVE VIRAL PATHOGENS AND SURROGATES. | California (EPA federal awards) | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE | $1.2M | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE BIG BEAR AREA REGIONAL WASTEWATER AGENCY TO IMPLEMENT ITS REPLENISH BIG BEAR PROJECT/WATER REUSE PROJECT AS DIRECTED IN THE 2022 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $960,000. PREAWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2022. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE PLANNING, DESIGN, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS FOR THE REPLENISH BIG BEAR WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AND WATER REUSE PROJECT. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF PLANNING AND DESIGN ACTIVITIES FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT UPGRADES AND CONVEYANCE FOR DISCHARGE OF PURIFIED WATER TO STANFIELD MARSH / LAKE. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE: --INVOICES --SEMI ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS --PROJECT COMPLETION REPORT --GRANT COMPLETION REPORT --NEPA DOCUMENTATION --PILOT REPORT --100% DESIGN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONVEYANCE PIPELINES, MONITORING WELLS, EVAPORATION POND, AND WWTP UPGRADES. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE: (1) MAINTAIN AND DIVERSIFY WATER SUPPLIES: THE QUANTITY OF WATER PRODUCED AT THE WWTP FOR USE IN THE VALLEY WILL BE RECORDED IN AFY AND WILL REPRESENT A NEW WATER SUPPLY THAT IS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFICIAL USE IN THE VALLEY. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT UP TO 2,200 AFY WILL BE KEPT FROM LEAVING THE WATERSHED. (2) TO PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE WATER QUALITY OF THE SURFACE WATERS RECEIVING THE DISCHARGES, BBARWA WILL PRODUCE FULL ADVANCED TREATED EFFLUENT (I.E., PURIFIED WATER) BY PROVIDING TERTIARY FILTRATION, REVERSE OSMOSIS (RO) TREATMENT, AND ULTRAVIOLET/ADVANCED OXIDATION PROCESS (UV/AOP) FOR 100% OF THE WATER PROPOSED TO BE DISCHARGED TO STANFIELD MARSH/LAKE. THE WWTP WILL MEET THE MOST STRINGENT FEDERAL AND STATE WATER QUALITY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE RECEIVING WATERS. WATER QUALITY TESTING WILL BE CONDUCTED TO MEET NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM PERMIT REQUIREMENTS. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN THE BIG BEAR REGION. | California (EPA federal awards) | BIG BEAR AREA REGIONAL WASTEWATER AGENCY | $960K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THIS AGREEMENT PROVIDES FUNDING TO THE EAST COUNTY JPA TO IMPLEMENT ITS PROJECT TO PROVIDE WATER DISTRICT CYBERSECURITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AS DIRECTED IN THE 2024 CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT. ACTIVITIES WILL FUND INCLUDES THE INSTALLATION OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK TO ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL TRANSMISSION OF SCADA INFORMATION AND A FASTER AND REDUNDANT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOR CONTROL, BUSINESS, PHONES, AND SECURITY AT AWP PROGRAM FACILITIES. THIS WILL SUPPORT THE LARGER PROGRAM WHICH WILL TREAT EAST COUNTY'S WASTEWATER LOCALLY AND IMPLEMENT INDIRECT POTABLE REUSE BY PRODUCING ADVANCED TREATED WATER FROM THE AWP FACILITY AND PUMPING IT TO HELIX'S LAKE JENNINGS RESERVOIR FOR SURFACE WATER AUGMENTATION (SWA), WHERE IT WILL BE MIXED WITH OTHER LOCAL WATER. AFTER SWA, THE WATER WILL BE TREATED BY HELIX'S R. M. LEVY WATER TREATMENT PLANT TO DRINKING WATER STANDARDS AND DISTRIBUTED TO CUSTOMERS IN THE REGION. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES FULL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $690,898. PRE-AWARD COSTS ARE APPROVED BACK TO 11/01/2023. SEE TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE THE EXECUTION AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A FIBER OPTIC NETWORK FOR COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTEGRATED SCADA SYSTEMS. WORKPLAN ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF THE INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC NETWORK TO ENABLE BI-DIRECTIONAL TRANSMISSION OF SCADA INFORMATION. SUBRECIPIENT:NO SUBAWARDS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT.OUTCOMES:THE ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES INCLUDE 100% DESIGN DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS, A POST-CONSTRUCTION ON-SITE PROJECT REVIEW BY EPA, QUARTERLY PROGRESS REPORTS, A DRAFT AND FINAL PROJECT REPORT. THE EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE A PROJECT THAT WILL ENHANCE CYBERSECURITY, ENSURE CONTINUITY OF COMMUNICATIONS, IMPROVE OPERATIONAL CONTROL OF THE FACILITIES, AND PROVIDE FASTER AND REDUNDANT COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK FOR CONTROL, BUSINESS, PHONES, AND SECURITY AT THE EAST COUNTY AWP FACILITIES. THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES INCLUDE THE INDIVIDUALS WHO OPERATE THIS FACILITY. ADDITIONALLY, THIS PROJECT WILL ENSURE SAFE DRINKING WATER AND RELIABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE FOR ALL THE RESIDENTS SUPPLIED IN THE EAST SAN DIEGO AREA. | California (EPA federal awards) | EAST COUNTY AWP JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY | $691K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT IS FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (BCDC) TO ADDRESS REGIONAL DEMANDS FOR REUSE OF SEDIMENT AND SOIL IN WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS TO BENEFIT SF BAY WETLANDS. SPECIFICALLY, THIS PROJECT ADDRESSES REGULATORY AND FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO FURTHER WETLAND RESTORATION SUCCESS THROUGH THE FOLLOWING TASKS: (1) A RESULTS CHAIN ANALYSIS WHICH WILL CREATE A COALITION OF STAKEHOLDERS TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL SEDIMENT RE-USE; (2) POLICY IMPROVEMENTS IN A SAN FRANCISCO BAY PLAN AMENDMENT; AND (3) A FINANCING STRATEGY TO SUPPORT THE USE OF SEDIMENT IN RESTORATION PROJECTS. BCDC SEEKS TO CHANGE THE BAY AREA SEDIMENT RE-USE WITH ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS WITH REGULATORY AGENCIES, RESTORATION, DREDGING, AND FLOOD PROTECTION ENTITIES, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMUNITIES AND OTHER REGIONAL STAKEHOLDERS. PROGRESS ON THIS PROJECT BENEFITS THE REGION'S PUBLIC, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND ITS NATURAL RESOURCES BY RESTORING THE BAY'S WETLANDS AS A KEY CLIMATE AND RISING SEAS ADAPTATION STRATEGY AND CONSERVATION STRATEGY FOR NATIVE AND LISTED SPECIES. THIS ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT PROVIDES PARTIAL FEDERAL FUNDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $151,850.ACTIVITIES:PHASE 1: SCOPING AND WORK PLAN FORMULATION; STAKEHOLDER IDENTIFICATION AND ENGAGEMENT; BACKGROUND DOCUMENT DEVELOPMENT; MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS; DEVELOPMENT OF A FINAL ROAD MAP FOR RESTORING WETLANDS USING SEDIMENT AND SOILS FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION. PHASE 2: BAY PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS INCLUDING PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD; BCDC COMMISSIONERS VOTE AND DOCUMENTS WOULD BE PREPARED FOR THE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE LAW AND OFFICE OF COASTAL MANAGEMENT REVIEW. PHASE 3: FINANCE STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION TO BCDC COMMISSIONERS. SUBRECIPIENT:SUBAWARD WITH SFBJV WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH WORKSHOP SERIES AND TECHNICAL ANALYSIS FROM THE RESTORATION COMMUNITY. SUBAWARD WITH SFEI WILL PROVIDE SCIENTIFIC ADVICE, TECHNICAL WRITING AND MAKE PRESENTATIONS DURING THE WORKSHOP SERIES. OUTCOMES:MILESTONE SCHEDULE PROVIDED IN THE WORKPLAN FOR ANTICIPATED DELIVERABLES. EXPECTED OUTCOMES INCLUDE INCREASED SHORELINE PROTECTION AND IMPROVED POLICIES THAT LEAD TO INCREASED ACREAGE OF RESTORED AND RESILIENT WETLAND RESTORATION PROJECTS THROUGH THE USE OF SEDIMENT/SOIL OR RECONNECTED/REDIRECTED FLOOD SYSTEMS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL BENEFIT THE PEOPLE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA AS WELL AS SPECIES DEPENDENT ON TIDAL WETLANDS HABITAT. | California (EPA federal awards) | BCDC | $285K | — |
| DESCRIPTION:THE PURPOSE OF THIS ARP GRANT TO THE SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION (TBF) IS TO PARTNER WITH THE THREE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY COMPOST PROGRAM AND ESTABLISH A MODEL GREENHOUSE DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM TO GROW AND MAINTAIN PLANT AND TREE SAPLINGS FOR STUDENTS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO UTILIZE AT THE SCHOOLS LOCATED IN SOUTH LOS ANGELES. CAA 103(B)(3): PEOPLE WITH MODERATE-TO-SEVERE OR UNCONTROLLED ASTHMA ARE MORE LIKELY TO BE HOSPITALIZED FROM COVID-19. AIR POLLUTION MAY CONTRIBUTE TO ASTHMA. BY ADDRESSING AIR POLLUTION IN CAA 103(B)(3) PROJECTS, THE CHANCES OF SEVERE ILLNESS FROM COVID-19 ARE REDUCED. ACTIVITIES:THE ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED INCLUDE: REBUILDING COMMUNITY COMPOST BINS AT THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER SCHOOLS; HIRING A COMMUNITY COMPOST INTERN FOR EACH SCHOOL; ESTABLISHING A COMPOSTING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY; PROVIDING A LEARNING ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS ON TOPICS SUCH AS FOOD PRODUCTION AND GARDENING, COOKING, COMPOSTING AT HOME, CLIMATE CHANGE RESILIENCY, CARBON SEQUESTRATION, AND FOOD EQUITY; UPGRADING THE GREENHOUSE; GROWING PLANT SEEDLINGS AND TREE SAPLINGS IN THE GREENHOUSE; DEVELOPING COMMUNITY OUTREACH MATERIALS; AND BUILDING COMMUNITY OUTREACH EVENTS. SUBRECIPIENT:THE ENVIRONMENTAL CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL (ECMS) IS THE SUBAWARDEE. ECMS WILL CO-LEAD DEVELOPMENT WILL LEAD OR CO-LEAD ALL ELEMENTS OF THE PROJECT.OUTCOMES:DELIVERABLES FOR THIS PROJECT INCLUDE: REVITALIZATION OF COMMUNITY COMPOST BINS AT THE SCHOOLS; FOUR PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PANELS INSTALLED WITH VENTILATION FANS IN AT THE SCHOOL IN INGLEWOOD; AND PLANTS DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. OUTCOMES INCLUDE: INCREASE IN STUDENT KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD PRODUCTION, RENEWABLE ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE EFFECTS AND RESILIENCY, AIR POLLUTION ALONG TRANSPORTATION CORRIDORS, GARDENING, CARBON SEQUESTRATION, AND LOCAL REUSE AND AN INCREASE IN COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ASSOCIATED WITH FOOD PRODUCTION AND FOOD WASTE TRANSPORTATION, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND AIR POLLUTION. | California (EPA federal awards) | SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION FOUNDATION | $75K | — |