C38_140P1218P0158_ZION_Emerg_Road_Work_J&A.pdf

JUSTIFICATION & APPROVAL FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

for SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS OVER $3,000 AND UP TO $150,000

(See FAR 13.106-1) Date: __8/1/18_________________ PR Number: _________________

1. Nature and/or description of the item/service being procured and its intended use (include the anticipated cost):

The work is to be accomplished by Bud Lee and Sons Construction on three sections of roadway in Zion National Park totaling 19,600 Square Feet. Sections one and two are located on the Zion Mount Carmel Highway (Route 10) at mile 3.1 and 3.3. Section three is located on the Scenic Drive (Route 11) at mile 1.5.

The contractor work consists of the following:

1) The removal of loose and problematic soil down to solid substrate, dry stacking of native sandstone boulders battered at 20%, pumped grout mix to fill voids and reinforce stonework. The excavation, stone placement and grout mix will be accomplished in accordance with specifications.

2) Furnishing of grout mix and pump will be provided by the contractor and will be according to specifications.

3) The labor and equipment to place native sandstone boulders, pumped grout mix, including all equipment operators will be furnished by the contractor. The contractor equipment includes track backhoe, loader, mini excavator, dump truck, and any other equipment necessary to perform the soil removal and stone placement.

This item will be executed according to the plans and specifications.

4) All stone boulders will be furnished by Zion National Park. Contractor will utilize their equipment to transport native boulders to specified locations.

Project is expected to cost based on market research.

2. Sole Source Justification rationale (Check one and explain below):

______ Only one responsible source.

___x___ Urgent and compelling circumstances exist. Include critical delivery or performance dates, and when you became aware of the requirement. Provide a specific statement of the impact on Government operations, financial or otherwise, if the required delivery or performance dates are not met.

______ Other _____________________________________________________

Explain: On July 11, 2018 Zion received three inches of rain in a very short amount of time This flash flood event caused extensive damage to infrastructure throughout the park and turned roads and trails into flowing streams, washing away not only the traffic surface but also support structures such as culverts, sub-base, and water control structures. Saturated

United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

INTERMOUNTAIN REGION

CONTRACTING PROGRAM

Final Awarded Amount: $48,760 nbrazzale Highlight soils on hillsides failed, causing slides that leave entire segments of roadway susceptible to catoptric failure and long term closures. If measures are not taken before the next rainstorm, the Park will likely lose entire sections of the roadway.

3. Market Research. Please explain the results or why one was not performed. State whether any other offers were received or anyone expressed interest:

Continual market research has been performed through other projects and contractors, but only one contractor is able to complete the project in an appropriately quick time frame because of their proximity to the project and their past work experience with Park roadways and historic structures.

4. If this is a determination for sole source, the contracting officer certifies:

a. Only one source is available, or urgent and compelling circumstances exist.

b. The anticipated price will be determined fair and reasonable using the price analysis techniques described in FAR Part 13.106-3(a).

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date)_8/1/18_________________________

Type or Print Name: __Tony Ballard________________________________________ Title: Project Officer

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ___________________________

Type or Print Name: __________________________________________ Contracting Officer

Over $25,000:(if applicable)

(Signature) _______________________________________ (Date) ______________________

Warranted Individual 1 Level Above Contracting Officer

SHERRY

PACKARD

Digitally signed by SHERRY

PACKARD

Date: 2018.08.03 11:04:17 -07'00'

TAMMY GALLEGOS

Digitally signed by TAMMY

GALLEGOS

Date: 2018.08.06 09:49:16 -06'00'