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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY23 - City of Bremerton CSA+WFP+W9 - WA 6657APHIS SALES ORDER REQUEST FORM Amendment: FMMI Customer # State Office: Agreement Number: Cooperator Name: A/P Mailing Address: (Billing address) Date: Number For WRO Use Only: OSEC Report Agreement Mod CSA Waiver MRP MIPR Scan Date:Sent to: WS Pooled Job Costs: OSEC Date: SHC Mail Distribution Date No. & State DEOB Received in WRO FMMI PO (if a USDA Agency): TAS: Updated 7/14/20 Attached WFP Overhead Calc. ACMS Agr.Spec. 7600 W9 Total Amount to Date: Category: Routing Notes: Cooperator Financial POC: Sales Order Type: Frequency of Billing: Species Managed: Amount of This SO Request: Overhead Rate: Previously on OSEC Location of Work: Additional Comments: Cooperator PO #: WS Agreement Number: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Cooperator PO: _________________ Page 1 COOPERATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT between CITY OF BREMERTON (COOPERATOR) and UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE (APHIS) WILDLIFE SERVICES (WS) ARTICLE 1 PURPOSE The purpose of this Agreement is to conduct wildlife damage management (WDM) activities to control nuisance wildlife, including but not limited to raccoons in and around the City of Bremerton in order to reduce human health and safety threats and damage to property. ARTICLE 2 AUTHORITY APHIS-WS has statutory authority under the Acts of March 2, 1931, 46 Stat. 1468-69, 7 U.S.C. §§ 8351-8352, as amended, and December 22, 1987, Public Law No. 100-202, § 101(k), 101 Stat. 1329-331, 7 U.S.C. § 8353, to cooperate with States, local jurisdictions, individuals, public and private agencies, organizations, and institutions while conducting a program of wildlife services involving mammal and bird species that are reservoirs for zoonotic diseases, or animal species that are injurious and/or a nuisance to, among other things, agriculture, horticulture, forestry, animal husbandry, wildlife, and human health and safety. ARTICLE 3 - MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITIES The cooperating parties mutually understand and agree to/that: 1. APHIS-WS shall perform services set forth in the Work Plan, which is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The parties may mutually agree in writing, at any time during the term of this agreement, to amend, modify, add or delete services from the Work Plan. 2. The Cooperator certifies that APHIS-WS has advised the Cooperator there may be private sector service providers available to provide wildlife damage management (WDM) services that the Cooperator is seeking from APHIS-WS. 3. There will be no equipment with a procurement price of $5,000 or more per unit purchased directly with funds from the cooperator for use on this project. All other equipment purchased for the program is and will remain the property of APHIS-WS. 4. The cooperating parties agree to coordinate with each other before responding to media requests on work associated with this project. WS Agreement Number: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Cooperator PO: _________________ Page 2 5. ARTICLE 4 - COOPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES Cooperator agrees: 1. To designate the following as the authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this agreement; Angela Hoover City of Bremerton 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 (360) 473-5323 Angela.Hoover@ci.bremerton.wa.us 2. To authorize APHIS-WS to conduct direct control activities as defined in the Work Plan. APHIS-WS will be considered an invitee on the lands controlled by the Cooperator. Cooperator will be required to exercise reasonable care to warn APHIS-WS as to dangerous conditions or activities in the project areas. 3. To reimburse APHIS-WS for costs, not to exceed the annually approved amount specified in the Financial Plan. If costs are projected to exceed the amount reflected in the Financial Plan, the agreement with amended Work Plan and Financial Plan shall be formally revised and signed by both parties before services resulting in additional costs are performed. The Cooperator agrees to pay all costs of services submitted via an invoice from APHIS-WS within 30 days of the date of the submitted invoice(s). Late payments are subject to interest, penalties, and administrative charges and costs as set forth under the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 4. To provide a Tax Identification Number or Social Security Number in compliance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. 5. As a condition of this agreement, the Cooperator ensures and certifies that it is not currently debarred or suspended and is free of delinquent Federal debt. 6. To notify APHIS-WS verbally or in writing as far in advance as practical of the date and time of any proposed meeting related to the program. 7. The Cooperator acknowledges that APHIS-WS shall be responsible for administration of APHIS-WS activities and supervision of APHIS-WS personnel. WS Agreement Number: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Cooperator PO: _________________ Page 3 ARTICLE 5 APHIS-WS RESPONSIBILITIES APHIS-WS Agrees: 1. To designate the following as the APHIS-WS authorized representative who shall be responsible for collaboratively administering the activities conducted in this agreement. Mike Linnell, State Director, WA/AK Olympia, WA 98502 360-753-9884 Mike.A.Linnell@usda.gov 2. To conduct activities at sites designated by Cooperator as described in the Work and Financial Plans. APHIS-WS will provide qualified personnel and other resources necessary to implement the approved WDM activities delineated in the Work Plan and Financial Plan of this agreement. 3. That the performance of wildlife damage management actions by APHIS-WS under this agreement is contingent upon a determination by APHIS-WS that such actions are in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, and any other applicable federal statutes. APHIS-WS will not make a final decision to conduct requested wildlife damage management actions until it has made the determination of such compliance. 4. To invoice Cooperator quarterly for actual costs incurred by APHIS-WS during the performance of services agreed upon and specified in the Work Plan. Authorized auditing representatives of the Cooperator shall be accorded reasonable opportunity to inspect the accounts and records of APHIS-WS pertaining to such claims for reimbursement to the extent permitted by Federal law and regulations. ARTICLE 6 CONTINGENCY STATEMENT This agreement is contingent upon the passage by Congress of an appropriation from which expenditures may be legally met and shall not obligate APHIS-WS upon failure of Congress to so appropriate. This agreement may also be reduced or terminated if Congress only provides APHIS-WS funds for a finite period under a Continuing Resolution. WS Agreement Number: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Cooperator PO: _________________ Page 4 ARTICLE 7 NON-EXCLUSIVE SERVICE CLAUSE Nothing in this agreement shall prevent APHIS-WS from entering into separate agreements with any other organization or individual for the purpose of providing wildlife damage management services exclusive of those provided for under this agreement. ARTICLE 8 CONGRESSIONAL RESTRICTIONS Pursuant to Section 22, Title 41, United States Code, no member of or delegate to Congress shall be admitted to any share or part of this agreement or to any benefit to arise therefrom. ARTICLE 9 LAWS AND REGULATIONS This agreement is not a procurement contract (31 U.S.C. 6303), nor is it considered a grant (31 U.S.C. 6304). In this agreement, APHIS-WS provides goods or services on a cost recovery basis to nonfederal recipients, in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies. ARTICLE 10 LIABILITY APHIS-WS assumes no liability for any actions or activities conducted under this agreement except to the extent that recourse or remedies are provided by Congress under the Federal Tort Claims Act (28 U.S.C. 1346(b), 2401(b), and 2671-2680). ARTICLE 11 NON-DISCRIMINATION CLAUSE The United States Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, public assistance program. Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs. ARTICLE 12 - DURATION, REVISIONS, EXTENSIONS, AND TERMINATIONS This agreement shall become effective on April 1, 2024 and shall continue through September 30, 2027 not to exceed five years. This Cooperative Service Agreement may be amended by mutual agreement of the parties in writing. The Cooperator must submit a written request to extend the end date at least 10 days prior to expiration of the agreement. Also, this agreement may be terminated at any time by mutual agreement of the parties in writing, or by one party provided WS Agreement Number: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Cooperator PO: _________________ Page 5 that party notifies the other in writing at least 60 days prior to effecting such action. Further, in the event the Cooperator does not provide necessary funds, APHIS-WS is relieved of the obligation to provide services under this agreement. In accordance with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, the Department of Treasury requires a Taxpayer Identification Number for individuals or businesses conducting business with the agency. 91-6001231 APHIS--0696271 Cooperator: ______________________________________ _______________________ Greg Wheeler, Mayor City of Bremerton Date 345 6th Street, Suite 100 Bremerton, WA 98337 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE WILDLIFE SERVICES _______________________________________ _______________________ Mike Linnell, State Director, Washington/Alaska Date USDA, APHIS, WS _______________________ _______________________________________ John Steuber, Acting Director, Western Region Date USDA, APHIS, WS 2150 Centre Ave., Bldg. B, Mailstop 3W9, Ft. Collins, CO 80526 Prepared by (APHIS-WS employee): Brook Zscheile and Michelle Rodriguez Page 1 WORK PLAN/FINANCIAL PLAN Cooperator: City of Bremerton Contact: Angela Hoover, (360) 473-5323 Angela.Hoover@ci.bremerton.wa.us Melinda Monroe, (360) 473-5306 Melinda.Monroe@ci.bremerton.wa.us Cooperative Service Agreement No.: 23-7353-6657-RA WBS Element: AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Location: Bremerton, WA Dates: April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 In accordance with the Cooperative Service Agreement 23-7353-6657 (2023 signature year) between the City of Bremerton and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), this Work Plan sets forth the objectives, activities and budget of the wildlife control activities for the period of April 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. Program Objective/Goals provide assistance to the City of Bremerton when it experiences conflicts with nuisance wildlife. This assistance, when initiated by the City, may be in the form of educational information, non-lethal techniques or direct control. If direct control is necessary, the most effective and safe tools and techniques available will be utilized. The specific goal is to conduct a wildlife damage management program to control raccoons and other wildlife as agreed upon, in order to protect human health and safety and property in Bremerton, Washington. Plan of Action The objectives of the wildlife control activities will be accomplished in the following manner: 1. APHIS-WS will assign one Wildlife Specialist and will provide the vehicle, field supplies and equipment for the project. The Specialist will work up to 150 hours during the agreement period of 18 months. 2. Wildlife damage management may be accomplished with the tools and techniques listed in the Agreement for Control of Animal Damage including live trapping and shooting. 3. Brook Zscheile, the District Supervisor in Poulsbo, (360) 337-2778, will supervise this project. It will be monitored by Mike Linnell, State Director, Olympia, WA, (360) 753-9884. APHIS Agreement Number 23-7353-6557 WBS AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 4. APHIS-WS will cooperate with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, county and local city governments, and other entities to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations. 5. City of Bremerton will be billed monthly by APHIS-WS only for expenses shown in the Financial Plan and will not exceed the Agreement Total. Personnel Compensation is defined as salary for all hours worked, benefits, differentials, hazardous duty allowances, annual leave, sick leave and awards. The financial point of contact for this Work Plan/Financial Plan is Michelle Rodriguez, Budget Analyst, (360) 742-5496. FINANCIAL PLAN For the disbursement of funds from City of Bremerton Bremerton, Washington To USDA APHIS Wildlife Services For Wildlife Damage Management From April 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024 Cost Element Full Cost Personnel Compensation $ 5,250.00 Vehicles $ 666.00 Supplies and Materials $ 225.00 Subtotal (Direct Charges) $ 6,141.00 Pooled Job Costs 11.00% $ 675.51 Indirect Costs 16.15% $ 991.77 Agreement Total $ 7,808.28 The distribution of the budget from this Financial Plan may vary as necessary to accomplish the purpose of this agreement, but may not exceed: $7,808.28 APHIS Agreement Number 23-7353-6557 WBS AP.RA.RX53.73.0456 Mailing Address: Billing Address: City of Bremerton Same as Mailing 345 6th St, Suite 100 Financial POC: Bremerton, WA 98337 Tax ID: 91-6001231 ________________________________________ ___________________ Greg Wheeler, Mayor Date UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE WILDLIFE SERVICES _______________________________________ ____________________ Mike Linnell, State Director, Washington/Alaska Date _____________________ _______________________________________ John Steuber, Acting Director, Western Region Date 05/25/2023 APPROVAL FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023 AGREEMENTS Initiative Title: WS HUMAN HEALTH/SAFETY GENERAL Proposed funding level: $ 53,682,865 What is the purpose of the initiative/agreement and how does it align with the Agency’s and Secretary’s priorities? Wildlife Services (WS) provides Federal leadership and expertise to resolve wildlife conflicts to allow people and wildlife to coexist. WS works with government agencies, local municipalities, citizens and others to reduce the effects of wildlife on human health and safety. The work is conducted in:a variety of settings; schools, homes, industrial, airports and parks. Health and safety activities include protecting humans against aggressive wildlife (geese, coyotes, mountain lions) and protecting drinking water from wildlife contamination. In addition to the numerous partnerships across the nation, WS has four strategic program areas that support the success of this core mission: • The National Training Academy ensures personnel receive training to safely administer wildlife damage management activities. •The Aviation Safety and Training Operations Center provides training to pilots and crew to conduct low-level flying operations. The WS National Wildlife Disease Program (NWDP) and National Rabies Management Program monitor wildlife for zoonotic diseases that can infect humans, including rabies, avian influenza, plague and tularemia. • The NWDP Surveillance and Emergency Response System can assist during natural disasters including wildfires, floods, and disease outbreaks. This initiative supports USDA goal 2 and APHIS objectives 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 Previous year funding level: $ 47,736,265 <Prior year details for initiatives can be found on an attached spreadsheet> Historic instruments used to accomplish the initiatives goals Cooperative Agreement (CA) Grant (GR) Interagency Agreement (IA) Incoming Fund Agreement (RA/TF/OTC) Signatures: Approving official: Title Name Signature and date Program Manager/ADODR Steven Wickenheiser Signature needed Signatory or Delegate David Reinhold Signature needed SES Janet Bucknall $250,000 Agreement/Grant Specialist Heather Trainum Signature needed