A-3 NOI-P18AS00151.pdf

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This announcement is not a request for applications.

This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s intention to award financial assistance for the following project activities. Refer to Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination.

ABSTRACT

Grants.gov Opportunity Number Project Title Recipient Anticipated Federal Funding Non-Federal Cost Share Total Anticipated Award Amount

Award Instrument

Anticipated Period of Performance

Legal Authority

CFDA # and Title

Single Source Justification Criteria

National Park Service Point of Contact

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

STATEMENT OF PUBLIC PURPOSE

Section 1. Project Summary

Task Agreement Cooperative Agreement

Grant Agreement

THolland Highlight

STATEMENT OF WORK SUMMARY

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. The recipient shall be responsible for the following items under this agreement:

B. The NPS Responsibilities:

A task agreement is proposed;

A cooperative agreement is proposed;

therefore substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will:

A grant agreement is proposed, therefore no substantial involvement on the part of the NPS is anticipated for the successful completion of the statement of work. It is anticipated that involvement will be limited to actions related to monitoring project performance and technical assistance at the request of the recipient.

Section 3. Single Source Justification

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

National Park Service Policy FAP&P 1443-2015-06 requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable. The justification must address one of the following criteria.

In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria:

(1) Unsolicited Proposal – The proposed award is the result of an unsolicited assistance application which represents a unique or innovative idea, method, or approach which is not the subject of a current or planned contract or assistance award, but which is deemed advantageous to the program objectives;

(2) Continuation – The activity to be funded is necessary to the satisfactory completion of, or is a continuation of, an activity presently being funded, for which competition would have a significant adverse effect on the continuity or completion of the activity. A single source on the basis of continuation must demonstrate that competition would result in a substantial duplicate cost to the government that cannot be recovered through competition;

(3) Legislative intent – The language in the applicable authorizing legislation or legislative history clearly indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose;

(4) Unique Qualifications – The applicant is uniquely qualified to perform the activity based upon a variety of demonstrable factors such as location, property ownership, voluntary support capacity, technical expertise, or other such unique qualifications;

(5) Emergencies – Program/award where there is insufficient time available (due to a compelling and unusual urgency, or substantial danger to health or safety) for adequate competitive procedures to be followed.

NPS did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

Task Agreement issued under previously competed or single source master cooperative agreement per Section 2 above. Single Source Justification not applicable.

Continuation

Unique Qualifications

Unsolicited Proposal

Legislative Intent

Explanation of the proposed recipient’s qualifications or the criteria of the proposed project which requires use of the single source criteria cited.

Section 2. Grants.gov Posting Determination

Emergency

The National Park Service intends to award a task agreement under a previously competed or single source justified award.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified cooperative agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

The National Park Service intends to award a single source justified grant agreement. Refer to Section 3 Single Source Justification.

Section 4. Department of the Interior Secretary’s Priorities

This award will support the following DOI Secretary priority(ies):

Other Key Initiatives:

Employment of veterans.

Supporting DOI Infrastructure needs.

Creating jobs in the American economy.

Access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

Priority 1: Creating a conservation stewardship legacy second only to Teddy Roosevelt Utilize science to identify best practices to manage land and water resources and adapt to changes in the environment.

Examine land use planning process and land use designations that govern public use and access.

Revise and streamline the environmental and regulatory review process while maintaining environmental standards.

Review DOI water storage, transportation, and distribution systems to identify opportunities to resolve conflicts and expand capacity.

Foster relationships with conservation organizations advocating for balanced stewardship and use of public lands.

Identify and implement initiatives to expand access to DOI lands for hunting and fishing.

Shift the balance towards providing greater public access to public lands over restrictions to access.

Priority 2: Utilizing our natural resources Ensure American energy is available to meet our security and economic needs.

Ensure access to mineral resources, especially the critical and rare earth minerals.

Refocus timber programs to embrace the entire 'healthy forests' lifecycle.

Manage competition for grazing resources.

Priority 3: Restoring trust with local communities Be a better neighbor with those closest to our resources by improving dialogue and relationships with persons and entities bordering our lands.

Expand the lines of communication with Governors, state natural resource offices, Fish and Wildlife offices, water authorities, county commissioners, Tribes, and local communities.

Priority 4: Ensuring sovereignty means something Support tribal self-determination, self-governance, and sovereignty.

Solidify mutual interests between the U.S. and the freely associated states and territories.

Priority 5: Generating additional revenues to support DOI & National interests Ensure that the public receives the full market value for the natural resources produced on Federal lands.

Ensure that fees or costs levied for DOI services are reasonable and targeted to achieve cost recovery.

Consider the impact of DOI decisions on economic development and job creation.

Priority 6: Protecting our people and the border Actively support efforts to secure our southern border.

Ensure DOI law enforcement staffing addresses public safety risks anticipated on DOI land.

Promote a "public service" demeanor within our law enforcement community.

Priority 7: Striking a regulatory balance

Reduce the administrative and regulatory burden imposed on U.S.

industry and the public.

Ensure that Endangered Species Act decisions are based on strong science and thorough analysis.

Priority 8: Modernizing our infrastructure Support the White House Public/Private Partnership Initiative to modernize U.S. infrastructure.

Remove impediments to infrastructure development and facilitate private sector efforts to construct infrastructure projects serving American needs.

Prioritize DOI infrastructure needs to highlight:

1. Construction of infrastructure;

2. Cyclical maintenance;

3. Deferred maintenance.

Senior executives are expected to provide leadership in achieving goals of the President and the Secretary.

The Management Team is expected to:

1. Ensure cost-effective operations and quality service to the public;

2. Facilitate organizational cooperation and conflict resolution;

3. Ensure the workplace environment is conducive to employee productivity and safety;

4. Hold individuals accountable for actions that violate DOI policies and requirements.

Priority 10: Achieving our goals and leading our team forward

The proposed project does not support any of the DOI Secretary priorities, but the project is being funded for the following reasons:

Priority 9: Reorganizing for the next 100 years

Improve alignment and integration of the DOI organizational structure. Redistribute organizational resources (people and funding) to enhance mission achievement and improved public service.

Improve organizational alignment with Executive Branch counterparts with major land management assets or influence.

Overview: The Larimer County Conservation Corps Crew will be working alongside and be mentored by experienced NPS Wilderness Trail Crew members while they learn the skills in resource stewardship and protection. This project will address deferred maintenance along the first three miles of both the Longs Peak and Lawn Lake Trails. Work will focus on rehabilitating the deferred maintenance concerns on over six miles of severely eroded, rough and rocky trail sections to reverse resource damage. This will be accomplished with the objective of preserving sensitive alpine resources by reestablishing a sustainable hiking tread that promotes visitor access to highly visited and majestic wilderness areas. Unsafe and deteriorating conditions and resource damage will be mitigated through trail maintenance and reconstruction activities that will stabilize the surrounding resources from further erosion. These activities will include the following:

• Maintenance of trail drainage structures, removal of vegetation from the trail corridors, project site preparation (4 weeks)

• Rehabilitation of 50 rock/log retainer bars, 20 water bars, and repair of 2,000 square feet (SF) of tread which will stabilize the surrounding resources from further erosion. (8 weeks)

2. Substantial involvement by NPS is anticipated during the period of performance of this agreement. In support of this agreement NPS will be responsible for the following:

a. Provide financial assistance in accordance with Article VI.

b. Provide general orientation to park operations, NPS mission, and safety training.

c. Provide adequate training, orientation, and education about and for assigned task.

d. Provide backcountry support through stock operations to ensure adequate food, supplies and equipment are provided to the crews on a regular basis determined at a later date.

e. To provide a NPS technical representative (ATR) and/or Field Supervisor to work directly with the Larimer County Conservation Corps Crew to assist with specifics of the project as needed.

f. To provide an appropriate staff liaison to offer project oversight and direction to the Larimer County Conservation Corps Crew in order to complete assigned work specified in this Task Agreement.

g. Provide any additional tools and/or equipment other than basic hand tools applicable to the assigned tasks.

h. Provide project specifications and applicable rules and safety instructions for all Larimer County Conservation Corps participants and leaders appropriate to assigned tasks.

i. To provide adequate camping areas for the Larimer County Conservation Corps crew during their agreed upon tour-of-duty at Rocky Mountain National Park.

2. Provide ten (12) weeks of work described in Article II, Appendix B Scope of Work, and in accordance with the approved budget (Appendix A).

3. Recruit, hire, oversee, direct and address any performance or conduct issues for eight (8) young adults and two (2) leaders as part of a conservation team to undertake projects with oversight and direction of the NPS at Rocky Mountain National Park.

4. Provide supervision at a ratio of at least one (1) leader to five (5) youth at all times while on site at Rocky Mountain National Park.

5. Provide adequate training to conservation teams for performing and completing assigned tasks to include appropriate specific skills and safety protocols. Training will include at minimum skills in general camping, safety, first aid and leadership.

6. Provide a defensive driving course to the crew leaders before arriving at Rocky Mountain National Park.

7. Provide safe, round trip transportation to and from Rocky Mountain National Park staging areas for project work for Laramie County Youth Conservation Corps conservation crews.

8. Provide basic personal protective equipment and standard hand tools for work to be completed.

9. Provide the crew with a Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) in case of emergencies.

10. Ensuring that all crew members are properly equipped for living and working in the backcountry including work clothes, adverse weather gear, cooking equipment, tens, and sleeping bags.

11. Larimer County Conservation Corps will hold documented daily safety briefings and adhere to all NPS safety standards throughout the term of the project. These safety standards will be discussed with the crew leaders and crew upon their arrival to Rocky Mountain National Park and before they head to the project site.

12. Coordinate with Rocky Mountain National Park staff in providing the Larimer County Conservation Corps crew with exposure and exploration of NPS career paths through Rocky Mountain National Park staff interaction and structured programming.

13. To provide stipend, insurance, and AmeriCorps awards (when applicable).

14. Provide within 90 days of the end of the agreement a final SF-425 to the Awarding Officer.

15. Provide within 90 days of the end of the agreement, a final performance report to the Awarding Officer and Agreements Technical Representative.

16. Provide within 90 days of the end of the agreement a final property report to the Awarding Officer and Agreements Technical Representative. If applicable, Laramie County Youth Conservation Corps will request disposition instructions from the Awarding Officer at the conclusion of the agreement.