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Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

Bureau of Reclamation Form, RF-102 12-2011

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD

This Funding Announcement is not a request for applications. This announcement is to provide public notice of the Bureau of Reclamation’s intention to fund the following project activities without full and open competition.

ABSTRACT

Facilities Maintenance Manager

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;

OVERVIEW

The Bar 4 well was completed in 1996. The well was drilled to a depth of 3,110 feet. A pumpjack was installed at that time for well testing. The well was equipped later that year with a permanent pumpjack (photo above). The pumpjack was removed in 1999 for temporary installation of an electric submersible pump and pressure transducer to test the well at a higher rate than possible with the installed pump. The original pumpjack was reinstalled afterward. In the spring of 2001, the USBR replaced the pump barrel which was found to be no longer functional due to corrosion and deterioration. It appears the last time the pump has been operated since then was in May 2002 for collection of a water sample. Several other water samples have also been collected since the well was installed.

NRCE inspected the well in 2007 and in 2013. The pumpjack appears to be serviceable and in good condition. The condition of the pump barrel is unknown, and due to infrequent operation, may have suffered corrosion and deterioration since its last operation. It is therefore necessary to operate the pump in order to identify any problems that need to be repaired prior to placing the system in full-time operation. There is currently no source of power at the site to run the pump motor.

The Havasupai Tribe propose to conduct a service and test run of the Bar 4 well before moving forward with the proposed development of the Bar 4 residential community and to enable routine sampling of the well. The approach for rehabilitation of this well is broken into five tasks. The outcome of each task dictates the necessity of and requirements for subsequent tasks. The tasks are:

Task 1 Startup test and operation of well Task 2 Pumpjack service (surface equipment) Task 3 Power Supply Task 4 Water analysis Task 5 Report

Recipient Responsibilities

The Recipient shall carry out the Scope of Work in accordance with the terms and conditions of the proposed financial assistance agreement. The Recipient shall adhere to Federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes, as applicable, and shall coordinate with Reclamation on all required approvals and permits. If the SOW contains construction activities, the Recipient is responsible for construction inspection, oversight, and acceptance. If applicable, the Recipient shall also coordinate and obtain approvals from site owners and operators.

Reclamation Responsibilities

Reclamation will monitor and provide federal oversight of activities performed under this Agreement. Monitoring and oversight includes review and approval of financial status and performance reports, payment requests, and any other deliverables identified as part of the Scope of Work. Additional monitoring activities may include site visits, conference calls, and other on-site and off-site monitoring activities. At the Recipient’s request, Reclamation may also provide technical assistance to the Recipient in support of the Scope of Work and objectives of this Agreement.

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.

Reclamation did not solicit full and open competition for this award based the following criteria:

(3) LEGISLATIVE INTENT

The statutory authority authorizes Reclamation to increase opportunities for Indian tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water resources.

(4) UNIQUE QUALIFICATIONS

The tribe is the only entity with unlimited authority to work on the tribal land, qualifying only them to complete this work.

STATUTORY AUTHORITY

Statutory Authority P.L. 108-7, div. D, title II, Sec. 201, 117 Stat. 144, dated February 20, 2003 (43 USC 373d)

SEC. 201. In order to increase opportunities for Indian tribes to develop, manage, and protect their water resources, in fiscal year 2003 and thereafter, the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Commissioner of the Bureau of Reclamation, is authorized to enter into grants and cooperative agreements with any Indian tribe, institution of higher education, national Indian organization, or tribal organization pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 6301–6308. Nothing in this Act is intended to modify or limit the provisions of the Indian Self Determination Act (25 U.S.C. 45 et seq.).

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