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BLACK CANYON OF THE GUNNISON NATIONAL PARK

CURECANTI NATIONAL RECREATION AREA

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT FOR PROPANE DELIVERY

1. SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this Blanket Purchase Agreement is to provide equipment and services for comprehensive, all inclusive, propane delivery for NPS-owned propane tanks on site and in place at the South Rim Area of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, at the North Rim Area of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, and at the Elk Creek Area (Tank Farm) of the Curecanti National Recreation Area. The Contractor will deliver to specified areas on a “keep-full” delivery basis from September – April and then on a “will call” basis from May - August. “Keep-full” will be understood to mean top-offs of the covered tanks to the standard 80% maximum, and is not anticipated to require more than 1-2 trips per month during the indicated period. Including all tanks in both park locations, the parks consume an average of approximately 22,000 gallons of propane annually.

Exceptions to the “Keep Full” delivery basis described above are:

1) Curecanti National Recreation Area - 250-gallon tank located at the Elk Creek Boat Wash Station;

2) Curecanti National Recreation Area - 250-gallon tank located at the Lake Fork Boat Wash Station; and

3) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 500 gallon tank located at the North Rim Visitor Contact Station.

These tanks will always be on a “will call” basis only.

2. 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 supplies are required.

b. Propane is required for a five-year BPA supporting Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park (BLCA) and Curecanti National Recreation Area (CURE).

c. When requested by the Contracting Officer Representative and/or the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall provide the requested propane within 48 hours. Delivery location below:

d. The contractor shall provide firm-fixed pricing based on the current posted price on the effective date (date of delivery) plus the Contractor’s add-on (markup), rounded to the nearest cent. The Price List for the BPA shall be updating at least annually, and at the request of either the Contracting Officer and/or Contractor. The Price List shall not be updated more than monthly.

3. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

a. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized deliveries actually made 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 delivery.

c. All deliveries shall be coordinated directly with an NPS representative, to be provided at a later time.

4. PURCHASE LIMITATIONS

a. There is no purchase limitation other than the funding provided by the BPA.

b. It is anticipated the maximum per year will not exceed $75,000

5. 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 three (3) propane tanks. One (1) 1,000-gallon underground propane tank is located at the South Rim Administration Building & Apartments, also known as Building No. SR15. One (1) 500-gallon above-ground propane tank is located at the South Rim Visitor Center, also known as Building No. SR7. One (1) 250-gallon propane tank is located at the South Rim Maintenance Shop, also known as Building No. SR17.

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, North Rim, is reached by traveling east on Colorado Highway 92 from U.S. Highway 50 at Delta, Colorado or by traveling west on Colorado Highway 92 from U.S. Highway 50 west from Gunnison turning at the Lake Fork Area and is situated approximately 16 miles southwest of Crawford, Colorado. The last seven miles of North Rim Road are unpaved. During the winter this area is closed/inaccessible. Deliveries will only be requested while the area is open and accessible. One (1) 500-gallon above ground propane tank is located at the North Rim Visitor Contact Station, also known as Building No. NR3, which includes seasonal ranger living quarters.

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 propane tank farm is accessed from Elk Creek Road. Eight (8) 1,000-gallon propane tanks are situated within the Elk Creek Housing Area near the dormitories and service multiple locations in the Elk Creek Area.

Additionally, at Curecanti National Recreation Area are two (2) 250-gallon tanks situated at the boat wash stations located at the Elk Creek and Lake Fork areas of the park.

CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Vehicles, equipment and support necessary to service each of the locations where propane 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.

6. GOVERNMENT PROVIDED EQUIPMENT

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, South Rim

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, North Rim 1 – 500-gallon NPS-owned propane tank

Curecanti National Recreation Area

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

7. DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The Contractor will deliver to specified areas on a “keep full delivery” basis from September – April and then on an “as needed /will call” basis from May -August. As needed/will call deliveries will be made within 48 hours from time of request. Additionally, all deliveries will be made during normal Hours of Operation unless specifically arranged by park personnel.

Exceptions to the “keep full” delivery basis described above are:

1) Curecanti National Recreation Area - 250-gallon tank located at the Elk Creek Boat Wash Station;

2) Curecanti National Recreation Area - 250-gallon tank located at the Lake Fork Boat Wash Station; and

3) Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park - 500 gallon tank located at the North Rim Visitor Contact Station.

These tanks will always be on a “will call” basis only.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. PROPANE TANK CONDITION AND INSPECTION, REGULATIONS, AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall ensure propane 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, Code of Colorado Regulations and National Fuel Gas Codes.

All persons employed under this Agreement 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 work being performed. Safety equipment must conform to OSHA Safety and Health Standards.

11. 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 contain housing units which are in need of services and heat and will consider the health and well-being of housing occupants 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.

12. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The anticipated period of performance for the resultant Agreement shall run from October 7, 2024 through October 6, 2029.

13. INVOICING

a) A summary invoice shall be submitted for all deliveries made during the period, identifying the delivery tickets covered therein, stating their total dollar value, and supported by receipt copies of the delivery tickets.

b) Contractor will ensure that delivery drivers provide delivery tickets to park personnel at the time of delivery.

c) Upon receipt and acceptance of each call, within seven (7) business days, completed invoices must be submitted by the Contractor, who will ensure invoicing reflects each delivery location and number of gallons delivered, and will be reviewed and processed by the NPS representative. Upon verification, an invoice must be submitted in IPP for approval, http://www.ipp.gov (as specified in the Agreement).

d) Contractor shall invoice per the payment clause of the Agreement after coordination with the Contracting Officer.

14. TECHNICAL DIRECTION

Technical direction must be within the scope of work stated in the Agreement. 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 Performance Work Statement;

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

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

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

15. 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 Agreement.

16. LOST AND FOUND PROPERTY

The Agreement 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.

17. PUBLIC CONTACT

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

18. 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.

Tank Locations- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park- South Rim Administrative Area:

South Rim Visitor Center:

Tank Location- Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park- North Rim North Rim Ranger Station:

Tank Locations- Curecanti National Recreation Area Elk Creek Tank Farm:

Elk Creek Boat Wash Station:

Lake Fork Boat Wash Station:

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