Opportunity Information: Apply for P12AC11151
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- The National Park Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wayfinding Sign Maintenance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.944 Natural Resource Stewardship.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 26, 2012 and posted on Aug 26, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 7, 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 $24,900.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $24,900.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- This is a notice of intent to award to Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy of San Francisco, CA. No applications will be accepted for this project other than from Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wayfinding Sign Maintenance opportunity (Funding Announcement Number P12AC11151) is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award, not an open call for proposals. It serves strictly as public notice that NPS plans to issue a single new cooperative agreement, without full and open competition, to the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC) in San Francisco, California. No other applicants are eligible, and no applications will be accepted from organizations other than GGNPC. The announcement sits under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship, and cites statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1g. The posting date was August 26, 2012, with an original/current closing date of September 7, 2012, and an archive date of October 7, 2012.
The project itself focuses on maintaining, repairing, and replacing regulatory and wayfinding signage along key trail and road corridors within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). The intent is to support safe, clear navigation for both pedestrians and vehicles across the park’s trail and road system. Funding comes through the Recreational Fee Program (often called “Rec Fee”), and the work is planned to run alongside ongoing trails and roads maintenance being performed by park staff, meaning the sign work is designed to complement and integrate with broader infrastructure upkeep rather than operate as a stand-alone effort. The scope includes fabricating and replacing about 130 total signs, covering both wayfinding and regulatory needs.
Financially, the anticipated total award amount is $24,900, with no cost share or matching requirement. The award ceiling and floor are both listed as $24,900, indicating a single fixed expected award amount rather than a variable range. The anticipated length of the agreement is one year, with an estimated period of performance from September 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013, and the agreement is expected to conclude no later than September 30, 2013 once fully executed and scheduled. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which signals that NPS expects to remain substantially involved in project coordination, oversight, and review rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal agency participation.
GGNPC is identified as the sole-source recipient based on an existing Basic Cooperative Agreement that supports public purposes of NPS and GGNRA programs, and because NPS considers the Conservancy uniquely qualified. The justification highlights the Conservancy’s professional staff technical capacity, the possibility of cost sharing (even though none is required for this specific award), and its ability to leverage membership and outreach networks to support public involvement.
The project management plan divides responsibilities between the Conservancy and NPS (GGNRA) and also lays out shared commitments. On the Conservancy side, GGNPC will coordinate the work schedule with NPS and align sign maintenance with development of an overall trails and roads maintenance plan. It will purchase supplies and materials, recruit and hire staff for installation, and work with NPS to ensure staff receive training tied to resource conservation, vocational skill-building, and occupational safety. The Conservancy is also expected to encourage participation in NPS-developed environmental education programs and to provide a full-time, on-site supervisor qualified to manage the work, oversee participants, control work methods, and ensure projects are completed safely.
On the NPS side, GGNRA will provide the financial assistance, complete required environmental and cultural resource compliance before crews begin work, and supply technical expertise along with logistical and facility support. NPS will participate in overall project management and monitoring, assign an NPS employee to serve as an on-site liaison and respond to questions about project goals, and collaborate with GGNPC on interpretation and education opportunities to build environmental awareness among project staff. NPS will also review and approve each phase of the work before subsequent phases begin and will complete project-related forms in coordination with the Conservancy.
Both parties also commit to broader collaborative practices, including cooperating on program design and implementation, drawing on other agencies and organizations for technical expertise when helpful, conducting pre-project and closeout briefings, and providing educational programming about the work and NPS resource management to strengthen corps members’ understanding of environmental issues and stewardship of public lands. Overall, the agreement is framed as a partnership approach intended to maximize project benefits through shared planning, oversight, training, and public-resource stewardship goals.
Key contacts listed include Keith Stegall as the NPS point of contact and Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, for assistance accessing the full announcement (phone 415-561-7048).
Wayfinding Sign Maintenance (P12AC11151) FAQ
What is the Wayfinding Sign Maintenance opportunity (P12AC11151)?
This is a National Park Service (NPS) notice of intent to award a single cooperative agreement for wayfinding and regulatory sign maintenance in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA). It is not an open solicitation for proposals.
Is this an open call where organizations can apply?
No. The announcement explicitly states it is a notice of intent to award without full and open competition, and it will not accept applications from organizations other than the named recipient.
Who is the only eligible recipient?
The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy (GGNPC), located in San Francisco, California, is the sole eligible recipient identified in the notice.
Will NPS accept applications or proposals from other organizations?
No. The notice states that no other applicants are eligible and no applications will be accepted from organizations other than GGNPC.
What agency is issuing this notice?
The National Park Service (NPS) is issuing the notice, with work tied to the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).
What is the purpose of the project?
The project focuses on maintaining, repairing, and replacing regulatory and wayfinding signage along key trail and road corridors within GGNRA to support safe, clear navigation for pedestrians and vehicles.
What types of signs are included in the scope?
The scope includes both wayfinding signs (to guide users through the park) and regulatory signs (to communicate rules and requirements).
Approximately how many signs will be fabricated or replaced?
About 130 total signs are planned for fabrication and replacement, covering wayfinding and regulatory needs.
How does this work relate to other park maintenance activities?
The sign work is planned to run alongside ongoing trails and roads maintenance performed by park staff and is intended to complement and integrate with broader infrastructure upkeep, rather than operate as a stand-alone effort.
What is the funding source for this project?
Funding is provided through the Recreational Fee Program (often referred to as "Rec Fee").
What is the anticipated total award amount?
The anticipated total award amount is $24,900.
Is there a minimum or maximum (floor/ceiling) award range?
The award floor and award ceiling are both listed as $24,900, indicating a single fixed expected award amount rather than a variable range.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice states there is no cost share or matching requirement for this award.
What type of funding instrument is planned?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which indicates NPS expects substantial involvement in coordinating, overseeing, and reviewing the project work.
Why is this being issued as a sole-source award to GGNPC?
The notice cites an existing Basic Cooperative Agreement supporting NPS and GGNRA public purposes and states that NPS considers GGNPC uniquely qualified, including professional staff technical capacity and the ability to leverage membership and outreach networks for public involvement. The justification also notes the possibility of cost sharing, even though it is not required for this specific award.
What is the expected length of the agreement?
The anticipated length is one year.
What is the estimated period of performance?
The estimated period of performance is September 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013.
By when is the agreement expected to conclude?
The notice indicates the agreement is expected to conclude no later than September 30, 2013 once fully executed and scheduled.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The posting date was August 26, 2012. The original/current closing date was September 7, 2012. The archive date was October 7, 2012.
What CFDA program is associated with this notice?
The announcement is listed under CFDA 15.944, Natural Resource Stewardship.
What statutory authority is cited for the award?
The notice cites statutory authority 16 U.S.C. 1g.
What are the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy's main responsibilities under the project plan?
GGNPC is expected to coordinate the work schedule with NPS, align sign maintenance with the development of an overall trails and roads maintenance plan, purchase supplies and materials, recruit and hire staff for installation, and work with NPS to ensure staff receive training tied to resource conservation, vocational skill-building, and occupational safety. GGNPC is also expected to encourage participation in NPS-developed environmental education programs and provide a full-time, on-site supervisor qualified to manage the work and ensure it is completed safely.
What are NPS/GGNRA's main responsibilities under the project plan?
NPS/GGNRA will provide the financial assistance, complete required environmental and cultural resource compliance before crews begin work, provide technical expertise and logistical/facility support, participate in project management and monitoring, assign an on-site liaison to respond to questions about project goals, collaborate with GGNPC on interpretation and education opportunities, and review and approve each phase of the work before subsequent phases begin. NPS will also complete project-related forms in coordination with the Conservancy.
What kind of training or education is included in the partnership approach?
The plan includes training related to resource conservation, vocational skill-building, and occupational safety, as well as educational programming about the work and NPS resource management to strengthen participants' understanding of environmental issues and stewardship of public lands.
What does "substantial involvement" mean in the context of this cooperative agreement?
Based on the notice, it means NPS will remain actively involved through coordination, oversight, monitoring, technical support, phase-by-phase review and approval, and an assigned on-site liaison.
Are there shared responsibilities between NPS and GGNPC?
Yes. The notice describes shared commitments such as cooperating on program design and implementation, drawing on other agencies and organizations for technical expertise when helpful, conducting pre-project and closeout briefings, and supporting interpretation and educational programming connected to the project.
Will environmental and cultural compliance be completed before field work begins?
Yes. The notice states NPS/GGNRA will complete required environmental and cultural resource compliance before crews begin work.
Who is the NPS point of contact for this announcement?
Keith Stegall is listed as the NPS point of contact.
Who can help with accessing the full announcement, and what is the phone number?
Erica Cordeiro, Contract Specialist, is listed for assistance accessing the full announcement. The phone number provided is 415-561-7048.
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