A22_Statement_of_Need_BPA_Terms.docx

Guadalupe Mountains NP Farrier Services Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)

I. Description of Agreement:

a. A blanket purchase agreement (BPA) is a simplified method of filling anticipated repetitive needs for supplies by establishing "charge accounts" with qualified sources. A BPA allows for a call or order be made as services are required.

b. Farrier services are required for a five-year BPA supporting locations at Guadalupe Mountains NP in Pine Springs, Texas.

c. When requested by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall provide the requested services under a separated funded BPA call.

d. The contractor shall provide firm-fixed pricing for each type of service as listed on the scope of work. The Price Lists shall be updated annually.

II. Extent of Obligation:

a. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized services actually performed under the BPA.

b. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Contracting Officer (CO) must confirm there is funding available on a BPA Call prior to services being performed. If the contractor does not have this confirmation and performs services, they do so at their own risk.

c. All services shall be in accordance with each park specific Statement of Work (SOW), and coordinated directly with NPS representatives detailed in each park with the Contracting Officer copied on correspondence.

III. Purchase Limitations:

a. There is no purchase limitation other than the funding provided within each BPA Call.

b. It is anticipated the maximum BPA Value will not exceed $125,000 over the five-year ordering period.

IV. Individuals Authorized to Purchase under the BPA:

a. The assigned Guadalupe Mountains NP COR and the BPA contract’s CO are the only individuals authorized to initiate a Call. There are no limitations on the dollar amount for each call beyond that maximum established in Section III.b and funding limitations of GUMO.

V. Service Receipts:

a. The contractor shall provide a detailed service receipt for all services performed under the call upon completion of the service. The following minimum information must be provided:

i. Name of Contractor

ii. BPA number

iii. Date(s) of services

iv. BPA Call number

v. List of services furnished

vi. Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts, to detail total cost

VI. Invoicing/Payment:

a. A summary invoice shall be submitted at least monthly, or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all services performed during the period, identifying the service receipt(s) covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by copies of the service receipt(s).

b. Upon receipt and acceptance of services, completed invoices will be reviewed and processed by the appropriate NPS COR. Upon verification, an invoice must be submitted in IPP for approval.

c. Contractor shall invoice per the payment clause of the contract after coordination with the COR or CO.

March 29, 2024