Coordinate all aspects of specific yet highly varied land acquisition projects or land transactions

\n\nDepartment Office/Division/Program: | DACF/BPL/Planning and Acquisition\n\n| Department Contract Administrator or | Rex Turner\nGrant Coordinator:\n(If applicable) Department Reference\n#:\n\nAmount: \u201eanage CT/RQS\n(Contraot/Amendment/Grant) Anzan ana bz\nCONTRACT Proposed Start Proposed End\nDate: Date:\n\n|. Original Start Date: | 1/15/2022 Effective Date: | 1/1/2024\n AMENDMENT Previous End\u2019Date: | 12/31/2023 New End Date: | 12/31/2024\n| PrjetStatDte | 2 | .GrantSatDdate: | OO]\n| ProjectEndDate: | 00 | GrantEndDate: | OO\n\n| VendenPraudeferanie ne Creative Conservation, LLC - Jerry Bley. Readfield, ME\n\nThe Provider will help coordinate all aspects of specific yet\nhighly varied land acquisition projects or land transactions,\nincluding but not limited to assess, negotiate, and assist\nwith the purchase of conservation lands for the Bureau of\nParks and Lands\n\nBrief Description of\nGoods/Services/Grant:\n\nPART Il: JUSTIFICATION FOR VENDOR SELECTION\nCheck the

box below for the justification(s) that applies to this \u201arequest. (Check all that apply.) |\n\nm\n\n. B. Amendment H. State SeluterRosney Direcied\nFederal Agency Directed\n\nJ. Willing and Qualified\n\n8 Single Source/Unique Vendor\nD. Proprietary/Copyright/Patents\n\nREV 11/9/2023 Page 1 0f3\n\n" "DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DD06760-CF30-4398-A4FB-941A61257A6A\n\nProcurement Justification Form (PJF)\n\nE. Emergency K. Client Choice\n\nF.. University Cooperative Project L. Other Authorization\n\nPlease respond to ALL of the questions in the following sections.\nPART Ill: SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION\n\n1. Provide a more detailed description and explain the. need for the goods, services or grant to\nsupplement the response in Part I.\n\nThe Bureau of Parks and Lands has oversight over a significant portion of Maine\u2019s conserved\nnatural resources and recreation lands and is responsible for the management of more than\n1,000,000 acres (public lands, state parks, and historic sites) of fee and conservation easement\nlands, with additional responsibilities for nearly an additional 1,000,000 acres. The Bureau has\nbeen successful in adding to this State ownership through its land acquisition program which\ninvolves the assessment, negotiation, and purchase of conservation lands. The land acquisition\nprogram is funded through a variety of State, Federal, and private sources. Additional capacity and\nexpertise are required to facilitate and navigate complex land acquisition projects with varied\nlandowner types and often complex funding sources.\n\n2. Provide a brief justification for the selected vendor to supplement the response in Part Il.\n\n_ Reference the RFP number, if applicable.\n\nJerry Bley has a long track record of conservation acquisition successes in Maine and has deep\nrelationships with landowners and conservation professionals. He is uniquely able to work with\ncomplex grant fund programs and with all aspects of land acquisition. The Bureau has a strong and\nefficient working relationship with him and his company.\n\n3. Explain how the negotiated costs or rates are fair and reasonable; or how the funding\u2018 was\nallocated to grantee.\n\nRates are commensurate with consulting services in this field. The amendment includes a $5 per\nhour increase in pay rate to accommodate the influence of inflation.\n\n4. Describe the plan for future competition for the goods or services.\n\nState and federal goals to increase the acquisition of conserved lands is hoped to increase demand\nfor services such as are enabled by this contract. Market forces should bring more consulting\nprofessionals into this field. The Bureau will monitor and seek out multiple sources to meet the\ngrowing demand for land acquisition assistance.\n\nPART IV: AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT (ARPA) / MAINE JOBS & RECOVERY PLAN (HIRF)\n\nDoes this request utilize ARPA/MJRP funds?\n\nDO Yes, MJRP funds (023) - If Yes, please attach the approved Business Case(s).\n\nREV 11/91/2023 : Page 2 0f3\n\n" "DocuSign Envelope ID: 1DD06760-CF30-4398-A4FB-941A61257A6A\nProcurement Justification Form (PJF)\n\nDU Yes, ARPA funds (025) - If Yes, please be aware of the requirements from awarding federal\nagencies.\n\nNo - If No, proceed to Part V.\n\nPART V: APPROVALS\nThe signatures below indicate approval of this procurement request.\n\nSignature of requesting\nDepartment's Commissioner\n| (or designee): || *% ea\n\nDocuSigned by:\n\nTyped Name: Amanda E. Beat\n\nSignature of DAFS DocuSigned by:\n Procurement Official: E Ein Wr\n\n891CE7A1493D45B\n\nTyped Name: Martha Verhille 3/26/2024\n\nREV 11/9/2023 Page 3 of 3\n\nEEE ETEEETETTEETETENETLETETTEITEN\n"