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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

Current as of 10/29/2018

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. The unsolicited proposal must demonstrate an innovative capability or concept not currently available to the government, and prepared without Government involvement. ;

(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;

(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. Successful past performance, familiarity with existing requirements, capabilities that can be obtained or matched by a competitor, or a positive reputation, are not considered to be 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.

● administration and operations

➢ Board manual, Employee handbook

● public outreach

➢ festivals

➢ education

➢ partnerships

● board development

➢ committee organization, planning and implementation

● Executive Committee

● Grants and Projects Committee

● Marketing and Outreach Committee

● historic preservation projects

➢ grants program

➢ program developments

➢ partnership developments

● partnership with Colorado and New Mexico National Heritage Areas and the ANHA

➢ Cache la Poudre National Heritage Area

➢ Northern Rio Grande National Heritage Area

➢ Sangre de Cristo National Heritage Area

➢ South Park Heritage Area

● Improving general project planning, oversight and management Position Management and Staffing The Management Plan for 2019 will include an Executive Director, a Financial Officer and an Marketing & Outreach Assistant. The organization also hopes to avail itself of internship and in-kind opportunities as needs are identified.

Board/Staff Training Schedule and Related Information It is a priority of the Board of Directors and staff to support training and orientation for new board members while also identifying training opportunities for existing board members and staff. Training topics have been identified during monthly board meetings and during board retreats. Topics for consideration this year include the following:

● Task agreement and work plan

● Roles and responsibilities of board members and board committees

● SdCNHA Management Plan Summary

● Brand recognition

● National Park Service and community partnership opportunities

● Project Development

● Alliance of National Heritage Areas meetings and partnerships

● Human Resources trainings

● Leadership trainings

To accomplish this goal of obtaining training, the heritage area will consider local resources, the National Park Service, on-line and in class training courses, conferences and shadowing staff in related positions when planning, organizing and prioritizing trainings.

As board committees get organized, each will define its role in relationship to overall structure. Board committees will guide the Board in its initiatives and policies.

The SdCNHA is a member of the Alliance of National Heritage Areas (ANHA) and will participate in both the fall and spring conferences and the Washington DC annual meeting. Staff will attend for training in best practices and for full participation in the advancement of NHAs nationally. Staff also travels locally to develop and maintain partnerships, represent the heritage area at meetings, visit heritage area sites and assist grantees when needed.

Management Emphases for this Fiscal Year – FY19 work plan This section describes the various emphases that organization may want the program to specifically address in this fiscal year.

Emphases Regarding Management Decisions

● Establish clear guidelines, policies and procedures for how to conduct business within the organization and with external partners.

➢ Prioritize and select Standard Operating Procedures for grant processes and procedures.

➢ Continue to update the employee handbook, and Board of Directors manual.

➢ Review and revise employee contracts for existing staff and incoming staff as needed.

➢ Continue to provide performance evaluations for all staff annually.

➢ Continue efforts to fulfill management plan

● Implement structure based on the short-term and long-term needs of the organization and select the best qualified candidates to carry out the mission, goals, and objectives of the heritage area.

➢ Recruit, select, and train new staff and board members

➢ Grant series trainings

➢ Human Resource and Leadership trainings

● Support professional development opportunities for current staff and board members:

➢ Plan and execute two annual board retreats

● Marketing and Advertising

➢ Buy advertisement in local publications to maximize SdCNHA programs, goals and accomplishments.

➢ Produce regular press releases regarding programs, goals and accomplishments of the SdCNHA

➢ Produce Annual Report

● Produce PSAs for radio stations especially KRZA, the local NPR station

➢ Attend at least 3 local community festivals and distribute information and brochures on the programs, goals and accomplishments of the SdCNHA

➢ Daily social media posts of events, history

➢ County Commissioner annual meetings, community outreach with local board

a) Provide advisory, technical and financial assistance to the Recipient regarding the implementation of the management plan.

b) Provide technical assistance on projects requiring Section 106 consultation, by advising on the appropriate level of effect, reviewing projects for compliance with the Secretary of Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and facilitating consultation efforts between the Recipient and the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office.

c) Review and comment on draft planning documents for projects listed within Attachment A, upon the request of the Recipient or the NPS.

d) The NPS will review the provided list of selected subawards/subgrants and associated budgets to determine if the projects align with the Sangre de Cristo NHA management plan and the cost principles found within 2 CFR 200.

2. Complete Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, in consultation with the NPS, for all projects and subgrants that have undertakings on properties that are eligible or designated on the National Register of Historic Places prior to distributing federal funding to a subrecipient or contractor.

3. Provide a list of selected subgrants and associated budgets to the NPS for review and approval prior to making awards.