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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

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.

The South Park National Heritage Area (SPNHA) will maintain one full-time staff member, the Projects and Grants Manager, who devotes 100% of time to the SPNHA. The Executive Director also devotes 100% of time towards the SPNHA but that salary is being paid for by Park County. Travel expenses include the Executive Director taking three trips to Washington D.C. and other locations TBD for the Alliance of National Heritage Area Meetings.

Education & Community Programs The Heritage Area will provide funding for the Site Stewards Program which monitors significant pre historic sites in Park County, provides intensive training for new members, and co-hosts educational presentations such as the “Archaeology of South Park”. Additionally, the SPNHA plans to purchase a display case in order to create an exhibit of artifacts found in South Park. This exhibit will be used as an educational tool for the public to learn about archaeology and prehistory in the South Park National Heritage Area through a visual aid. In 2020 the South Park National Heritage Area will be hosting a full day “History Symposium” dedicated to the history and culture of the South Park National Heritage Area. The day will be open to the public and consist of several speakers from a variety of backgrounds such as local historians and authors, historic property owners, academic professionals, etc. These will be decided closer to the event.

Historic Preservation Projects The major historic preservation project to take place in summer 2020 is Phase 4B of the Paris Mill Rehabilitation which was postponed from Summer 2019 due to unexpected weather conditions causing a much shorter construction season. According to the Master Plan which was created in 2016 and Construction Documents completed in July 2018; phase 4B will ideally be: Structural and Building Envelope Rehabilitation. This would include structural framing and foundation work of the tower, east and center wing of the mill as well as complete rehabilitation of mill building roof framing and roofing system. Please see detailed budget breakdown attached. Another preservation goal is to rehabilitate the Tarryall-Cline Ranch. This ranch was listed as one of Colorado’s Most Endangered Places in February of 2018. We would like to use this momentum to move forward with some necessary stabilization and foundation work.

Outreach The South Park National Heritage Area will continue to maintain its informational website through necessary upgrades, hosting, and maintenance. The Heritage Area will also continue to support mobile apps for walking and driving tours that provide interpretation for cultural and natural resources within the Heritage Area. The SPNHA GeoTour is becoming increasingly popular with over 73 caches placed in culturally significant areas throughout the county. Costs will include contractual costs for GeoTour status.

Grant Projects & Programs The South Park National Heritage Area will award $100,000 in grant funds to local non-profit organizations for projects and programs that further the goals of the Heritage Area. The sub recipients of these grants are still to be determined by South Park National Heritage Area Board, and Park County’s Board of County Commissioners. These organizations provide significant in-kind match for the SPNHA. Once selected, the heritage area will provide a grant list and specifics on budgets to the NPS prior to issuing awards.

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 advisory, technical and financial assistance to Park County 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 Park County 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 Park County 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 South Park 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.