OpportunityTitle: Twin Lakes- Youth Program
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This cooperative agreement will be awarded to the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association, aka SAGA.  No other applications will be accepted for this project.
Description: 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 (NPS), intention to fund the following project activities. ABSTRACT Funding Announcement: P12AC10047 Project Title: Twin Lakes Recipient: SAGA Principle Investigator: Scott Young Total Anticipated Award Amount: $31,455 Cost Share: N/A New Award Or Continuation: New Anticipated Length of Agreement: Less than 1 year Anticipated Period of Performance: March 19, 2012 &#150; September 30, 2012 Award Instrument: Cooperative Agreement Statutory Authority: Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, Public Law 104-208, 110 Stat. 3009 (181,189), 16 U.S.C 1g; Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005, Public Law 109-154, 119 Stat. 2891, 2893, 16 U.S.C 1701-1706, 1723; Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, Public Law 104-333, 16 U.S.C 1f. CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. Single Source Justification Criteria Sited: JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION (or SINGLE SOURCE) FOR DISCRETIONARY COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS BACKGROUND: This project is the third phase of multi-year project for the repair and construction of a 10 unit campground. Specifically the project is to perform new trails construction with in the campground to provide better access to facilities and prevent further resource damage. Under this Agreement, the youth crews will travel to the parks and provide assistance with Fire ring, picnic table and Sign installation in conjunction with construction of three small trails. In addition to control work, youth crews may assist in slope stabilization and re- vegetation of disturbed areas. 1) 505 DM 2 Single Source - Only one responsible source will satisfy agency requirements. The source identified for this agreement is the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA). SAGA has been a partner with the NPS &#150; Alaska Region for several years and has a proven, positive track record. SAGA crews provide a compliment to the Alaska trail&#146;s management efforts. These crews have participated in extensive manual Trails management in isolated areas of the region&#146;s park. They have shown great flexibility in working with different parks to organize the numerous specialized logistics, such as transportation, and equipment, associated with these remote areas. Being a local, Alaska-based organization &#150; they bring specific knowledge of the varied landscapes, potential hazards, safety concerns, and project logistics to the table. In addition, SAGA&#146;s ability to provide a single crew for the entirety of the work season would save the National Park Service time and money. 2) Nature and description of the deliverable required to meet the agency&#146;s needs: The purpose of this partnership is to specify a partnership project between the NPS and SAGA which involves Trails construction and campsite development in Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve more specifically work will be completed in Twin Lakes campground. Work will start on the first week of July and run five consecutive weeks. Under this Agreement, the youth crews will travel to the parks and provide assistance with Fire ring, picnic table and Sign installation in conjunction with construction of three small trails. In addition to control work, youth crews may assist in slope stabilization and re- vegetation of disturbed areas. The Southeast Alaska Guidance Association agrees to: &#149; Provide a trained five to six-member crew, with two leaders experienced in supervision and ensuring basic work safety. &#149; Assure that crew will be physically able to do manual labor for an eight-hour day norm. &#149; Provide transportation to the work site, camp gear and food for all crew members and daily maintenance and cleaning to camp facilities. &#149; Complete trails construction and campground modifications for Wrangell-St. Elias NPP. &#149; Coordinate work schedule with NPS Project Inspector to ensure project completion within target schedule, based on the tentative work schedule listed above. 3) Criteria for justifying award without competition. In order for an assistance award to be made without competition, the award must satisfy one or more of the following criteria. Please explain which criterion specifically addresses the proposed agreement. SAGA has been a partner with the National Park Service &#150; Alaska Region for several years and has a proven positive track record. Under an existing Cooperative Agreement, Task Agreements of this nature have been entered into with SAGA previously - Task Agreement Number H9927061234. SAGA crews provide a compliment to the Alaska Trails Management Team efforts. Their crews have participated in extensive Facility and trails work in isolated areas of the region&#146;s parks. They have shown great flexibility in working with different parks to organize the numerous specialized logistics, such as transportation, and equipment, associated with these remote areas. Being a local, Alaska-based organization &#150; they bring specific knowledge of the varied landscapes, potential hazards, and project logistics to the table. SAGA also provides the unique opportunity for youth work crews specifically for local Alaska youth &#150; from communities such as Barrow, Brevig Mission, Huslia, Kotlik, Akiak, Bethel, Nome, Juneau, and Anchorage. In addition, the ability of SAGA to provide a single crew for the entirety of the work season would save the National Park Service time and money. 4) A description of the market research that was conducted and the results, or a statement of the reason a market research was not conducted: SAGA, American Conservation Experience, ACE (http://www.usaconservation.org/), and the U.S. Forest Service&#146;s Trails Unlimited Enterprise based out of Monrovia, California (http://www.fs.fed.us/trailsunlimited/) were reviewed because of their past park service involvement with trail construction with other Alaskan Parks, it was determined that SAGA was the most economical and provided the greatest youth experience for the NPS. 5) Any other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition: Agreements of this nature have been entered into with SAGA previously; they have been used multiple times in Glacier Bay and Kenai Fjords. 6) A statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers for competition before any potential future agreement award: &#149; If known, provide information on any new technology or new source that will be available in the future. &#149; Describe any measures being taken to foster competition for future acquisitions of the same item or service. DOCUMENTATION FOR USE OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT Cooperative Agreement Number or PR Number ____R98651200020___________________ Type of funds to be used for this project (bold the type of funds): ONPS, NRC, Fee Demo, Fire, Donation, 20 % Fee Demo l. What type of competition is appropriate? Sole source justification has been provided. 2. Why was this cooperator selected? SAGA has been a partner with the National Park Service &#150; Alaska Region for several years and has a proven positive track record. SAGA crews provide a compliment to the Alaska National Park Trails efforts. These crews have participated in extensive manual trails construction in isolated areas of the region&#146;s park system. They have shown great flexibility in working with different parks to organize the numerous specialized logistics, such as transportation, and equipment, associated with these remote areas. Being a local, Alaska-based organization &#150; they bring specific knowledge of the varied landscapes, potential hazards, and project logistics to the table. In addition, the ability to provide a single crew for the entirety of the work season would save the National Park Service time and money. 3. Who are the parties to the agreement? The National Park Service (NPS) and the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) 4. What is the purpose of the agreement? The purpose of this agreement is to specify a partnership project between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Southeast Alaska Guidance Association (SAGA) which involves trails construction, sign installation and other work involved with the completion of the Twin Lakes Campground. 5. What are the deliverables expected? 1. Work projects will be accomplished by multiple trained 8-member crews, with two experienced leaders, covering 5 total work weeks, with the work season commencing on July 1 and ending on August 8 2012. 2. Lead NPS Project Coordinator must approve progress reports. 3. Completed projects will meet NPS natural resource management standards as specified at project start by the appropriate NPS liaison for the park. 6. Explain the nature of the anticipated substantial involvement. What will NPS specifically do to carry out the project? Collaboration between the NPS and SAGA is required to identify project areas and timing. NPS will participate in project area with SAGA crews to help orient crews to the area, assist in project identification, and conduct project monitoring to ensure that any necessary redirection of work occurs. 7. Why is the substantial involvement considered to be necessary? The NPS involvement is necessary to ensure that the best possible product is attained. 8. Explain why the project or activity entails a relationship of assistance rather than a contract. How will the NPS benefit from this collaboration? SAGA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve lives, lands, and communities in Alaska. Through this project, SAGA crews will travel to Alaska parks and learn about NPS resource management, while providing assistance in the construction of trails and signage with in the campground. The NPS will benefit through greater on-the-ground connection from the youths that are involved in the project with the park resources. 9. What is the public purpose of support or stimulation? Results of this agreement will provide the public with a properly functioning campground. 10. Which law or laws authorize granting of assistance for performance of this project or activity? 1. NPS: Youth Conservation Corps Act of 1970: P.L. 91-378, 92-597, and 93-408; 16 U.S.C. 1701. To include amendments to section 1721, Subchapter II &#150; Public Lands Corps, effective October 1, 1993 under section 1701 of Title 16 Conservation. For Rivers Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA), P.L. 88-29 and the National Trail System Act P.L. 90-543 (16 U.S.C. 1241 et seq) as amended through P.L. 100-192, Dec. 16, 1987. 2. National and Community Service Act of 1993 authorizing the Public Land Corps. 3. SAGA: Articles of Incorporation and By Laws 11. How was the determination made that the costs proposed are accurate and proper? Provide a breakdown of costs and rationale for determining they are acceptable. SAGA provided cost estimates on this information based on current year&#146;s costs.
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GrantorContactText: Erica Cordeiro &lt;br/&gt;Contract Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 907-644-3303