Opportunity Information: Apply for NPS NOIP12AC10623
Apply for NPS NOIP12AC10623
- The National Park Service in the transportation sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Single Source Award for Shuttle Service" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.931 Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations.
- This funding opportunity was created on May 8, 2012 and posted on May 8, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 11, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,025,081.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The National Park Service funding opportunity titled "Notice of Intent to Single Source Award for Shuttle Service" (Funding Opportunity Number NPS NOIP12AC10623) is not an open solicitation and is explicitly not requesting applications. Instead, it serves as a public notice that the National Park Service intends to make a single-source award without full and open competition, using a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument. The effort falls under the transportation activity category and is associated with CFDA 15.931, Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations. The only eligible applicant type listed is city or township governments, reflecting the local-government partnership focus of the project.
The purpose of the project is to provide uninterrupted shuttle transportation in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park during peak visitation periods, when traffic congestion and parking demand are highest. The shuttle system is designed to move visitors efficiently between major visitor destinations and facilities, specifically connecting Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground, Wuksachi Lodge, Dorst Campground, Giant Forest Museum, Wolverton, Crescent Meadow, and Moro Rock. By linking these high-demand sites with buses, the park aims to reduce the number of private vehicles circulating and searching for parking, which is a common source of delays, safety issues, and visitor frustration in busy summer months.
A key feature of the announcement is the emphasis on collaboration between Sequoia National Park and the City of Visalia. The partnership is intended to extend beyond simply operating buses and includes coordination on traffic management, visitor information, and resource protection. It also highlights joint programming aimed at encouraging park visitation by youth and minority groups in gateway communities, suggesting an outreach and access component alongside the transportation service. The shuttle operation is described as working in conjunction with the bus route from Visalia, indicating the project supports a broader regional transit connection that can help visitors access the park while reducing reliance on individual car trips.
The cooperative agreement is framed around a public purpose: maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system within the Sierra Nevada that operates continuously during peak periods and accommodates the needs of visitors with disabilities. Accessibility is specifically noted, signaling that vehicles and/or operations must be suitable for passengers with handicaps. The announcement also points to environmental and community benefits, including reduced air quality impacts in the Valley due to fewer vehicle emissions and the creation of seasonal employment opportunities for local students and residents working for the park. Operationally, the shuttle is positioned as a tool to relieve parking lot congestion at the park's most visited sites and to improve roadway safety by decreasing the volume of vehicles during the busiest times of year.
From a funding standpoint, the announcement anticipates a single award. The estimated total funding amount is listed as $1,025,081, with an award floor matching that figure and an award ceiling of $5,000,000. No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The notice was posted and created on May 8, 2012, with an original and current closing date of May 11, 2012, and an archive date of May 12, 2012, reflecting a short public notice window consistent with an intent-to-award announcement rather than a competitive grant cycle.
For further information or help accessing the full announcement, the contact listed is Katherine Hoover, Contracting Officer, at 559-565-3180 or katiehoover@nps.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is this National Park Service opportunity open for applications?
No. This notice is explicitly not an open solicitation and it is not requesting applications. It is a public "Notice of Intent" stating that the National Park Service (NPS) intends to make a single-source award without full and open competition.
What is the title and funding opportunity number?
The opportunity is titled "Notice of Intent to Single Source Award for Shuttle Service." The Funding Opportunity Number is NPS NOIP12AC10623.
What funding instrument will be used?
The NPS indicates it intends to use a cooperative agreement as the funding instrument.
What does "single-source award" mean in this context?
Based on the notice language, it means the NPS intends to make an award to a specific partner without conducting a full, open, competitive process. The notice is provided as a public announcement of that intent.
What is the activity category for this effort?
The effort falls under the transportation activity category.
What CFDA number is associated with this notice?
This notice is associated with CFDA 15.931, "Conservation Activities by Youth Service Organizations."
Who is eligible to apply?
The only eligible applicant type listed is city or township governments, reflecting a local-government partnership focus.
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to provide uninterrupted shuttle transportation in the Giant Forest area of Sequoia National Park during peak visitation periods, when traffic congestion and parking demand are highest.
Which locations will the shuttle connect?
The shuttle system is designed to move visitors between major destinations and facilities, specifically connecting Lodgepole Visitor Center and Campground, Wuksachi Lodge, Dorst Campground, Giant Forest Museum, Wolverton, Crescent Meadow, and Moro Rock.
Why is the shuttle service needed during peak visitation?
During busy periods, traffic congestion and parking demand increase in the Giant Forest area. The shuttle is intended to reduce the number of private vehicles circulating and searching for parking, which can cause delays, safety issues, and visitor frustration.
Which partners are emphasized in the announcement?
The announcement emphasizes collaboration between Sequoia National Park and the City of Visalia.
Is the partnership limited to operating shuttle buses?
No. The notice describes collaboration that goes beyond bus operations, including coordination on traffic management, visitor information, and resource protection.
Does the notice mention outreach or increased access for specific communities?
Yes. It highlights joint programming aimed at encouraging park visitation by youth and minority groups in gateway communities, suggesting an outreach and access component alongside transportation service.
How does this shuttle relate to regional transit from Visalia?
The shuttle operation is described as working in conjunction with the bus route from Visalia, supporting a broader regional transit connection that can help visitors access the park while reducing reliance on individual car trips.
What public purpose is described for the cooperative agreement?
The cooperative agreement is framed around maintaining a safe and efficient transportation system within the Sierra Nevada that operates continuously during peak periods.
Are accessibility needs mentioned?
Yes. The notice specifically notes accommodating the needs of visitors with disabilities, signaling that vehicles and/or operations must be suitable for passengers with handicaps.
What environmental benefits are mentioned?
The notice points to reduced air quality impacts in the Valley due to fewer vehicle emissions, tied to reducing private vehicle use in and around the park during peak periods.
Are any workforce or employment benefits mentioned?
Yes. The notice references the creation of seasonal employment opportunities for local students and residents working for the park.
What operational problems is the shuttle intended to address?
The shuttle is positioned as a tool to relieve parking lot congestion at the park's most visited sites and to improve roadway safety by decreasing the volume of vehicles during the busiest times of year.
How many awards does the announcement anticipate?
The announcement anticipates a single award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $1,025,081.
What are the award floor and award ceiling?
The award floor is listed as $1,025,081. The award ceiling is listed as $5,000,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the notice.
When was the notice posted and created?
The notice was posted and created on May 8, 2012.
What are the closing and archive dates?
The original and current closing date is May 11, 2012, and the archive date is May 12, 2012.
Why is the public notice window so short?
The dates reflect a short public notice window consistent with an intent-to-award announcement rather than a competitive grant cycle.
Who can be contacted for more information?
The listed contact is Katherine Hoover, Contracting Officer. Phone: 559-565-3180. Email: katiehoover@nps.gov.
What should someone do if they need help accessing the full announcement?
The notice directs interested parties to contact Katherine Hoover (Contracting Officer) using the phone number or email provided for further information or assistance accessing the full announcement.
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