notice of intent to award-p15as00117.pdf

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the National Park Service’s (NPS) intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

ABSTRACT

Funding Announcement P15AS00117 Project Title Resource Management Liaison Recipient California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) Total Anticipated Award Amount $35,000

Cost Share None Anticipated Length of Agreement 12 months

Anticipated Period of Performance June 1, 2015 – May 31, 2016

Award Instrument Task Agreement under Cooperative Management Agreement Statutory Authority 54 U.S.C. § 101703 and 16 U.S.C. 471j(j) CFDA # and Title 15.937 – Redwood National Park Cooperative Management with the

State of California Single Source Justification Criteria Cited

(3) Legislative intent

Point of Contact Jason Whitehead Grants Management Specialist National Park Service 1 Bear Valley Rd Point Reyes Station, CA 94956 Phone: (415) 464-5105 Fax: (415) 464-5224 Email: jason_whitehead@nps.gov

OVERVIEW

The Redwood Coast Sector Environmental Specialist (RCS ES) will work closely with Redwood National Park (RNP) resource management staff and State Park personnel to coordinate resource management projects and programs within the RNSP partnership while insuring that all state and Department regulations and policies related to resource management are followed. The RCS ES serves as the primary liaison with RNP staff to insure that the operation of RNSP resource management programs and projects are coordinated in such a way as to take advantage of both agencies resources. The RCS ES will facilitate CEQA review with the North Coast Redwoods District and NEPA review with Resource Management and Science (RMS) staff as appropriate for planning and environmental compliance within the RNSP partnership.

STATEMENT OF JOINT OBJECTIVES/PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Personnel from CDPR and NPS will collaborate to plan for trail development and development alternatives for Hiouchi Flat and Jed Smith Campground; participate in planning for alternative routes to Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade that may include RNSP lands; develop plans and agreements for safety and management of bears within RNSP; and participate in elements of the RMS FY15 work plan (e.g., research program coordination, monitoring wildlife and resource conditions in national and state parks, etc.) and coordinate on a work plan for 2016 as appropriate.

RECIPIENT INVOLVEMENT

CDPR will participate in monthly meetings of the RMS Branch Chief Workgroup; participate in biannual meetings of the RNSP Bear Panel and contribute to the annual work of the panel including annual reports and revisions of SOPs for bears, mountain lions, and elk; facilitate the scheduling of fieldwork and the review of data and reports that pertain to RNSP wildlife resources, including annual reports on western snowy plover, spotted owl, beached carcass, and annual take reports to USFWS; participate in complex planning efforts involving RNSP lands, including alternatives for emergency routes and bypass routes for Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade and planning for trail and other development at Hiouchi Flat and Jed Smith Campground; provide subject matter technical expertise and knowledge of state and CDPR regulations and policies regarding RNSP project proposals or actions through participation in quarterly Project Review Team (PRT) meetings, Interagency Consultation Team (ICT) meetings and Section 7 consultations under the Endangered Species Act, and Interdisciplinary Teams (IDTs) for specific RNSP projects involving state park lands.

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE INVOLVEMENT

Substantial involvement on the part of NPS is anticipated for the successful completion of the objectives to be funded by this award. In particular, NPS will participate in monthly meetings of the RMS Branch Chief Workgroup; participate in biannual meetings of the RNSP Bear Panel and contribute to the annual work of the panel including annual reports and revisions of SOPs for bears, mountain lions, and elk; facilitate the scheduling of fieldwork and the review of data and reports that pertain to RNSP wildlife resources, including annual reports on western snowy plover, spotted owl, beached carcass, and annual take reports to USFWS; participate in complex planning efforts involving RNSP lands, including alternatives for emergency routes and bypass routes for Highway 101 at Last Chance Grade and planning for trail and other development at Hiouchi Flat and Jed Smith Campground; provide subject matter technical expertise and knowledge of state and CDPR regulations and policies regarding RNSP project proposals or actions through participation in quarterly Project Review Team (PRT) meetings, Interagency Consultation Team (ICT) meetings and Section 7 consultations under the Endangered Species Act, and Interdisciplinary Teams (IDTs) for specific RNSP projects involving state park lands.

SINGLE-SOURCE JUSTIFICATION

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SINGLE SOURCE POLICY REQUIREMENTS

Department of the Interior Policy (505 DM 2) requires a written justification which explains why competition is not practicable for each single-source award. The justification must address one or more of the following criteria as well as discussion of the program legislative history, unique capabilities of the proposed recipient, and cost-sharing contribution offered by the proposed recipient, as applicable.

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, and 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, cost-sharing ability if applicable, 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:

(4) Legislative intent – The language in 54 U.S.C. § 101703 and 16 U.S.C. 471j(j) indicates Congress’ intent to restrict the award to a particular recipient of purpose.

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD