National Park Service, Administrative Program Center, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, P.O. Box 25287, Denver, CO 80225

R -- RISK MANAGEMENT SOL S243000021 DUE 060200 POC Shannon R. Wondra, Contracting Officer (303) 987-6659, Shirley Rowley, Technical Officer (303) 969-2197 The National Park Service (NPS)intends to procure commercially available risk management services. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial servicesprepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through FAC 97-16. SIC code 8741 will apply to this requirement. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and therefore, no formal written solicitation will be issued.The following specifies risk management program requirements for the National Park Service. The offeror shall establish a process for each NPS site selected that will result in full implementation of the NPS "Risk Management Program Elements", which are as follows: These elements are fundamental to an effective safety program and for the achievement of our GPRA goals addressing safety, health and workers compensation management. a. Active Management Leadership and Program Evaluations.-Management routinely demonstrates personal commitment to and involvement in worker safety and health protection.-Safety and health integrated into the overall planning cycle.-Written safety and health program appropriate for size of work site that addresses all elements in this checklist.-Results-oriented safety and health policy.-Policy and program focus on at-risk behaviors.-Clearly assigned safety and health responsibilities with documented accountability from top management to line supervisors.-Annual safety and health written program evaluations, with recommendations, action plans, and verification procedures.-Adequate authority to carry out assigned responsibilities.-Necessary resources to meet responsibilities.-Quality protection for all contract employees equal to that provided for your own employees.b. Work Site and Program Analysis.-Methods such as comprehensive safety and industrial hygiene surveys to identify existing or potential hazards in the workplace.-Pre-use analysis procedure for new processes, materials, or equipment to determine potential hazards.-Routine industrial hygiene monitoring of toxic substances and noise.-Monthly self-inspections (weekly for construction) with written documentation and hazard correction tracking.-Routine hazard analysis procedures such as a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)/Behavioral Job Analysis (BJA) that result in improved work practices and/or training for employees.-Written hazard reporting system enabling employees to pass on observations or concerns to management without fear of reprisal.-Accident investigations with written documentation.-Method of documenting all identified hazards until controlled or eliminated.-Analysis of trends in injury/illness experience and in hazards found, to identify patterns of problems and to implement program adjustments.c. Mitigation of Identified Hazardous Conditions and Unsafe Work Practices.-Access to certified safety and health professionals.-Engineering and administrative controls adequate for hazards at the work site.-Written safety rules and practices that are understood and followed by all employees.-Consistent disciplinary system applied to all employees (including supervisors and managers) who disregard the rules.-Written rules for use and maintenance of personal protective equipment. -Written plans to cover emergency situations.-Hazard correction tracking procedure.-Onsite or nearby medical and emergency services.-First aid and CPR-trained personnel available onsite during all shifts.-Use of occupational health professionals in hazard analysis as appropriate.-Documented ongoing monitoring and maintenance of workplace equipment.d. Provision for Employees and Employee Union Involvement and Support.-Employee and employee union involvement in all activities that have a major effect on the safety and health program.e. Effective and Appropriate Safety/Occupational Health Training. -Management, supervisory, and employee training with emphasis on safe behavior and safety and health responsibilities.-Training in theuse and maintenance of personal protective equipment.-Emergency preparedness drills, including annual evacuations.-Documentation of all training received, including assessment procedures.f. Visitor protection from all identified hazards which National Park Service operations create or should reasonably control.2. Consult with the NPS Risk Management Program Manager on the development and implementation of useful safety management systems that are compatible to the organizational culture of the National Park Service.3. Evaluate existing park safety practices, accident data, and attitudes of park staff and employees toward safety, and based on this information, assist the park management in determining the best approach toward an employee safety and health program. May include advice on design and implementation for specific programs and actions to support an integrated safety management program.4. Assist in the design and delivery of a workshop at any NPS unit, designed to instruct senior park management how safety leadership can and should be demonstrated.5. Assist in the design and delivery of employee workshops, including provision of all necessary training materials, at each major unit of the park (some parks have districts remote from "headquarters") that result in the development and implementation of a park (or unit) risk management plan/process. This plan will be developed by employees with full management support and in collaboration with appropriate union representatives. The process will be non-threatening, easily understood at all organizational levels, and will engender participation and feelings of "ownership."6. Train all park employees, including provision of all necessary training materials, in the principles and of safe work practices and behavior that is easily understood and practiced.7. Provide on-site consulting services over the first 12-month period. Provide approximately 2 follow-up visits the second year to evaluate progress and offer recommendations for improvement. Additional consulting support beyond the original authorization shall require the written authorization of the Risk Management Program Manager. The park size shall be the determining factor as to the requirement of additional consulting support, and shall be mutually agreed upon both by the Contractor and the Government.8. Provide support through an "800" telephone number. Reasonable and customary consulting fees (based on daily rates) and expenses may be incurred for such service.9. Provide written quarterly reports to park management and to the WASO Office of Risk Management on the status of each park program being developed/implemented including accomplishments, agreements, training sessions, other pertinent information, and Park/Contractor proposed implementation time-line for the remainder of the 12-month period. 10. Provide a final written report including all pertinent details, accomplishments, supporting data, and recommendations for continued program improvement to the park management and to the WASO Risk Management Program Office.11. This contract will continue twelve months from contract award, with Options one, two, three, and four being exercised at the Governments' discretion.EVALUATION FACTORS:Past Performance 20 points,Price 25 points, Technical (oral presentation included)55 points.TECHNICAL FACTORS,30 Points-1. A proposal should be submitted which will show how the offeror will establish and implement a park occupational safety and health program for a park that will result in full implementation of the National Park Service "Risk Management Program Elements." The proposal shall include a sample plan on how to establish and implement an effective employee occupational safety and health program using the behavior-oriented approach, with major emphasis on safe work practices and behavior. The proposal shall be no longer than 60 pages in length. The proposal will be rated using the following criteria: A. Establishment of a process at an NPS park that results in full implementation of the Risk Management Program Elements. B. Consultation on the development and implementation of culturally useful safety management systems.C. Evaluation of existing park safety practices, accident data, and employee attitudes to assist in determining best approach toward an employee occupational safety and health program.D. The design and delivery of workshops as required for both management and employees necessary for the development and implementation of a park risk management plan/process, including all workshop materials.E. Training to employees in the principles of safe work practices and behavior, including all training materials.25 Points-2. The contractor will be rated on the following knowledge and technical expertise:A. Current theory and principles of risk management.B. A working knowledge of the theories, principles and practices of risk managment and managing at-risk behavior approaches to employee safety and health, including an understanding of the sociological roots of risk-taking behavior in the occupational environment; alsopossesses knowledge of social science research relating to employee safety.C. A thorough understanding of organizational culture and how cultural changes can be achieved.D. Contractor has professional-technical experience in establishment and implementation of effective employee occupational safety and health programs. Contractor must provide three (3) references from customers with similar work sites as found in the National Park Service.E. Contractor experience in managing employee occupational safety and health programs in a cost-effective manner.F. Oral presentation (if requested) is to be no longer than one (1) hour, to include support of technical proposal.Offeror shall propose three (3) levels of "Price Per Capita", based on number of personnel per park. 1 -- 60 Park Personnel, 61 -- 150 Park Personnel, 151 -- Unlimited Park Personnel.Travel associated with this contract shall be reimbursed in accordance with the current Federal Travel Regulations. Each contract shall have a guaranteed minimum of $25,000.00. The following provisions apply to this solicitation: 52.212-1, Instructions to Offeror(s)-Commercial Items (www.ARNet.gov/far); 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items; 52.212-4, Contract ERms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.215-5, Contract ERms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes on Executive Orders-Commercial Items, 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity; 52.216-27; Single or multipe awards; 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options; 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9, Option to Extend Term of Contract; 52.219-6. Posted 05/05/00 (W-SN452215). (0126)

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