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BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK

CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR DELIVERY OF UNLEADED AND DIESEL FUELS

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this contract is to provide equipment and services for comprehensive, all inclusive, fuel delivery for NPS-owned fuel tanks on site and in place at the South Rim Area of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and at the Elk Creek Maintenance Area of the Curecanti National Recreation Area. The Contractor will deliver to specified area on a “will call” basis with a response time within 48 hours of request.

2. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF THE INSTALLATION AND SERVICE AREAS

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, South Rim, 10346 Highway 347, Montrose, Colorado 81401 is located 6 miles due east of Montrose, Colorado on State Highway 347. The access is inside the Park, beyond the park entrance station, to each of the two (2) fuel tanks.

Fuel tanks are specifically described as:

One (1) 1,000-gallon above ground storage tank for diesel; and One (1) 1,000-gallon above ground storage tank for unleaded.

Curecanti National Recreation Area, Elk Creek Area, 102 Elk Creek, Gunnison, Colorado 81230 is located approximately 15 miles west of Gunnison, Colorado from U.S. Highway 50. A service road leading to the location of the two (2) fuel tanks is accessed from Elk Creek Road. Fuel tanks are specifically described as:

One (1) 1,000-gallon above ground storage tank for diesel; and One (1) 2,000-gallon above ground storage tank for unleaded.

Fuel tank level monitoring systems are in use at both Parks.

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Vehicles, equipment and support necessary to service each of the locations where fuel tanks are situated at both parks shall be furnished by Contractor.

All of the Contractor’s equipment shall be equipped with the proper safety and noise limiting devices and will be in a safe operating condition. All vehicles shall meet applicable federal, state, and county regulations and laws. All equipment shall be kept clean and present a good appearance. The contractor is subject to random inspections of all equipment brought into the park to ensure cleanliness and that non-invasive species, i.e. seeds are not being transported into park boundaries.

3. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED MATERIAL

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, South Rim 1 – 1,000-gallon NPS-owned diesel fuel tank

1 – 1,000-gallon NPS-owned unleaded fuel tank 1- Tank level monitoring system 2- Concrete Spill Apron for unloading/transfer of fuel to NPS owned tank (This shall be used for all unloading activities.

Curecanti National Recreation Area 1 – 1,000-gallon NPS-owned diesel fuel tank 1 – 2,000-gallon NPS-owned unleaded fuel tank

1- Tank level monitoring system

Also provided by government: Safe ingress/egress to tank locations.

4. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Unleaded and diesel fuel shall be delivered on an as-needed, “will call” basis within 24-48 hours from time of request as practicable during normal Hours of Operation unless otherwise specifically arranged by park personnel.

5. HOURS OF OPERATION

Deliveries shall be done between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, in a safe, courteous and professional manner.

6. PRODUCT / FUEL TYPE

Delivery of fuel shall specifically be:

Unleaded fuel shall be E10 Unleaded Plus; and #2 Dyed Diesel (Due to severe winter weather conditions, Winter-Blend #2 Dyed Diesel, shall be provided during cold winter months as soon as the blend becomes available).

Estimated Quantities:

CURE E-10 Mid-grade Unleaded: 15,000 gallons / year

CURE Diesel: 3,600 gallons / year

BLCA E-10 Mid-grade Unleaded: 11,000 gallons / year BLCA Diesel: 2,500 gallons / year

Note: These quantities are representative of average consumption per year/ per park but should not limit our ability to purchase more than this amount if necessary.

7. TAX EXEMPT STATUS

Contractor shall acknowledge these federal government installations as being Tax Exempt via Certificate No. 53-0197094 to the Colorado State Gasoline Tax and the Federal Gas Tax.

Conversely, these installations are not exempt from the Colorado State Environmental Response Surcharge (ERS) fees for gasoline and diesel fuels, Federal Oil Spill fees for gasoline and diesel, and Federal Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) fees.

8. CIRCUMSTANCES TO BE REPORTED

The Contractor will report to the Facility Manager any circumstances of needed repairs or unusual visual anomalies or hazardous conditions. The Contractor will report to the Facility Manager, law enforcement official, and/or fire department any instances of malfunctions, fire, accidents, vandalism, or suspicious persons.

9. FUEL TANK CONDITION AND INSPECTION, REGULATIONS, AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall ensure fuel tanks are in good working, safe condition. The contractor will notify the Facility Manager of any apparent damage, ordinary wear and tear excepted. The Contractor will perform checks and inspections in accordance with the Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety – Petroleum Program and the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Regulation (40 CFR Part 112).

All persons employed under this Contract shall be subject to all applicable federal, state, and county regulations and laws. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to inform his/her employees of such regulations and laws, and to ensure their compliance.

The Contractor shall be in compliance with Park, OSHA, EPA and Department of Transportation policies. All Contractor personnel shall use safety equipment appropriate to the Contract work being performed. Safety equipment must conform to OSHA Safety and Health Standards.

10. GOVERNMENTAL FACILITIES DISCLAIMER

The facilities being serviced within this Statement of Work operates as part of the United States Federal Government, Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Bureau.

Contractor acknowledges that service locations enable law enforcement operations, resource protection, and maintenance staff to effectively respond to emergencies, search and rescue operations, and damage prevention of government facilities in the event deliveries are needed during a government shutdown. NPS Staff will be diligent in communicating with Contractor in the event of a government shutdown and shall meet any outstanding financial obligations allowable by law and in a timely manner.

11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated period of performance for the resultant contract is Base Year beginning December 1, 2022 through November 30, 2023. In addition, One (1) subsequent option year is possible. Option year shall begin on December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2024. Exercising of the option period will be at the discretion of the NPS and notice shall be provided to Contractor in writing within 45 days of service period end.

12. INVOICING

The Contractor will invoice the NPS after each fuel delivery and ensure invoicing reflects each delivery location and number of gallons delivered using the Invoice Processing Platform System, U.S. Treasury Department, http://www.ipa.gov (as specified in the Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items).

13. TECHNICAL DIRECTION

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Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the Contract. The COR does not have the authority to, and may not, issue any technical direction which:

a) Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the Scope of Work;

b) Causes an increase or decrease in the total price or the time required for contract performance;

c) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the Contract; or

d) Interferes with the Contractor’s right to perform the terms and conditions of the Contract.

14. ACCIDENT REPORTING

The Contractor shall immediately notify Law Enforcement and the Contracting Officer’s Representative of any and all accidents to which the Contractor’s employees are a party or witness; of any and all accidents involving his/her employees or equipment working under this Contract.

15. LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

The Contract shall ensure that all articles found by the Contractor’s employees are turned in to the Contracting Officer’s Representative for recording and proper disposition. Items should be turned in within one working day of the time they are found.

16. PUBLIC CONTACT

The Contractor and all his/her employees and subcontractors shall treat all members of the visiting public with respect and courtesy.

17. PRESERVATION OF STRUCTURES AND NATURAL FEATURES

The Contractor shall confine his/her activities to the specific areas to be worked. Damage to or destruction of any structure or natural feature by the Contractor shall require repair or replacement, as the Contracting Officer may direct, at the Contractor’s expense.