P19AS00372.pdf

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.

B. Project Objectives –

1. Undertake the planning and development activities to engage GW Indianapolis in the clean-up and reuse of brownfields and derelict lands for greenspace and other community benefits; in building trails and park improvements; and improving access to healthy foods and urban agriculture.

2. To plan and develop opportunities for the GW Indianapolis Green Team to participate in green job training and in service learning activities in their communities and in National Parks, Wildlife Refuges and National Forests.

PP: • The project motivates its youth participants to become involved in the natural, cultural and /or historical resource protection of their communities and beyond.

• The project assists in the creation, promotion, facilitation, and/or improvement of the public’s understanding of natural, cultural, historic, recreational and other aspects of areas such as ecological conservation areas, and state and local parks

• The project supports the development of a local Groundwork Trust organization in a community impacted by brownfields and other derelict lands to improve their environment, economy and quality of life through community-based environmental improvement activities and improved access to parks, recreation and conserved natural areas.

Overview: . Revitalize brownfields and underutilized sites for community-based purposes by accomplishing the following tasks:

1. Build on the Northwest Area Brownfields and Area-Wide Planning and Great Places 2020 work and launch the Northwest Area Brownfields Project by hosting a community forum that includes neighborhood associations that want to participate to prioritize one to three sites to be redeveloped and determine initial community visions for temporary and end use of sites.

2. Support activation and revitalization of vacant and underutilized sites by working with partners to identify and improve vacant properties with temporary and/or permanent end uses.

3. Develop outreach materials to inform community members about the program and invite their participation.

B. Engage in youth development through community-based projects by accomplishing the following tasks:

1. Continue to develop and improve the structure of Green Team and GroundCorp Programs by developing “Career Path” programming for participants; by working with partners to identify and coordinate project work; by working with partners to further develop program curriculum, including life skills and workforce development and job skill advancement in environmental and related trades careers; and by working with social service partners to coordinate wrap-around services for participants.

2. Document program activities.

3. Prepare a report highlighting accomplishments, assessing outcomes and recommendations.

C. Support development and enhancement of Northwest Area greenways and parks by accomplishing the following tasks:

1. Engage in park improvement projects by continuing park maintenance projects at Riverside Park and Watkins Park and coordinate work in other parks as needed/requested by Park Staff, the community, and other stakeholders; and by planning and organizing a service learning project with a local National Park.

2. Support greenways development and improvement by continuing improvements along the Central Canal; and by continuing involvement in and support of Reconnecting to Our Waterways Canal projects.

3. Document the activities to develop and enhance greenways and parks with pictures or videos.

D. Support healthy communities initiatives by accomplishing the following tasks:

1. Support efforts to improve food access in the Northwest Area by providing support to community and school gardens with planting and maintenance as requested; installation and maintenance of a community orchard; and by engaging youth in urban agriculture to build skills in farm planning, management, operations, marketing, and food distribution.

2. Support neighborhood clean-up efforts by continuing to assist with Neighborhood Clean-up Task Force coordination of clean-up efforts; engaging in trash clean-up efforts with partners and independently as needed; cleaning storm drain grates to improve storm water management and decrease community flooding; and assisting seniors identified by the Northwest Quality of Life Plan (NWQOL) Housing Action Team with outdoor code enforcement citations.

4. Document the activities supporting healthy community initiatives with pictures or videos.

E. Document all funding, in-kind services, volunteer hours, materials and equipment leveraged by GW Indy for its projects, programs and operations.

F. Maintain a photographic record and list of accomplishments for all projects undertaken by GW Indy.

a. To support GW USA and Groundwork Indianapolis with the funding from this Agreement to accomplish the tasks of this agreement.

b. To participate in the work of GW USA and GW Indianapolis to accomplish the tasks described, especially park and greenspace improvements, Green Team Program and activities with National Parks.

1. The Recipient shall carry out the Statement of Work in accordance with the terms and conditions stated herein. The Recipient shall adhere to Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, as applicable.

2. That the funds made available through this Task Agreement will be used to support the work of Groundwork Indianapolis to undertake the planning and development activities to engage GW Indy in the clean-up and reuse of brownfields and derelict lands for greenspace and other community benefits; maintain trails, park and green space; improve access to healthy foods and urban agriculture; plan and develop opportunities for the GW Indy Green Team to participate in green job training activities in their communities and in National Parks, National Wildlife Refuges or National Forests.

3. That the funds provided under this Task Agreement cannot be used for construction documents or construction of specific projects.