A05_PWS_Non-Hazardous_Waste_Disposal_via_Air_Transport_0001.docx

PERFORMANCE OF WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

NON-HAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL VIA AIR TRANSPORT

FOR

KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Kalaupapa, Molokai, Hawaii

6 June 2024

Prepared by National Park Services (NPS) Pacific Western Region (PWR) – Interior Region 12

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

Kalaupapa National Historical Park (KALA) is located an isolated setting midway along the north shore of the island of Molokai in the State of Hawaii. The peninsula is a comparatively flat plateau of lava about 2¼ miles wide, projecting out from a 2,000-foot sea cliff, which is accessible by a 3⅛ mile foot trail that traverses on the side of a steep cliff using a small 9-seater commercial aircraft or by a small ocean vessel. KALA is unique among units of the National Park System (NPS) system because the Park is still home to an active community of Hansen’s disease patients, whose right to privacy and respect are strictly upheld.

The NPS requires the disposal of non-hazardous solid waste generated in KALA. Waste generation estimates is 15 tons per year and may increase in the future. To reduce the environmental impacts of waste disposal, the NPS has implemented a comprehensive waste reduction program that includes three components: recycling, composting, and disposal. Based on the waste composition, it is estimated that 50% of the tonnage generated can be recycled, 28% composted and the remaining 22% to be disposed of. The NPS will collect, sort, process, and bale the waste to facilitate transportation and disposal. The above quantities are estimates based on the best currently available data and management practices and may change in the future.

1.0.1 BACKGROUND

All refuse generated in Kalaupapa would be separated at point of generation and collected separately utilizing separate containers for three types of materials: recyclable materials; “wet” or compostable materials and the remaining “dry” refuse materials.

After collection, all “dry” refuse would be sorted on the sorting conveyor line allowing for the removal of any “wet”, oversized and all incidental hazardous items that meet the Department of Transportation (DOT) definition of hazardous materials for air transportation (DOT Hazardous Materials Regulations, 49 CFR Parts 171-179). This definition includes several different hazardous materials, which could typically or infrequently be found in household and commercial refuse (including flammable liquids, flammable solids, drain cleaners, solvents, spray cans, pressurized tanks or cartridges, some types of batteries, poisons, and infectious substances.

The NPS will compact and bag all remaining non-hazardous dry refuse materials. The compactor utilized for this process would make 40-to-60-pound bales, approximately 24” L x 24” W x 18” H in size. To ensure complete containment of all dry refuse in the cube while handling and transporting, each cube will be double bagged in heavy-duty plastic bags. The estimated quantity is between 10 to 20 bales per week and could increase in the future.

1.1 Scope of Work

Contractor services consist of the following:

1.1.1 TASK 1: PROVIDE AIR TRANSPORTATION FOR WASTE DISPOSAL FOR BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS The Contractor shall provide air transportation services for the waste bales of non-hazardous, dry refuse from Kalaupapa Airport for final disposal at an approved landfill or waste-to-energy facility outside of Kalaupapa. Final disposal may be provided by a commercial trash hauling service under the sub-contracting arrangement to the contractor.

1.1.1.1 TASK 1: ADDITIONAL DETAIL 1 FOR BASE AND ALL OPTION YEARS

The NPS will collect, process, and package dry waste into bales at least twice weekly and transport all packaged waste bales to the Kalaupapa Airport for pick up and disposal by the Contractor. The NPS will provide the Contractor with the quantity and total weight of all waste bales needing disposal each week. It is desired that the cubes be transported by the contracted air transportation/cargo provider on Tuesdays to minimize storage requirements and potential vector attraction in Kalaupapa.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, supervision, permits, licensing, and insurance required to accomplish these services, including final disposal. The Contractor shall fill, verify, and sign all appropriate manifest and shipping documents associated with the shipment of waste bales.

1.1.2 Permits, License & Insurance

The Contractor shall obtain and hold all the necessary permits, licenses, certifications, and insurance required to accomplish these services.

1.2 CONTRACTOR-PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

1.2.1 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

The Contractor should possess and operate aircraft and aircraft support facilities appropriate for commercial air cargo service. The Contractor should be capable of providing or contracting for trash disposal service at its destination.

The Contractor shall provide adequate aircraft and equipment to fulfill the scope of this contract effectively. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service if primary equipment is deemed unsatisfactory or down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not prevent the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract.

2.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

The Government shall:

Provide transportation of waste bales needing disposal from the Settlement to the Kalaupapa Airport.

3.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION: KALAUPAPA NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

The Contractor shall perform this service on the same day or within 48 hours after packaging to minimize storage requirements and potential vector attraction. The desired day is Tuesdays between 0800 and 1500 HST.

4.1 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

The Contractor is responsible for ensuring all personnel (contractors, subcontractors, and vendors) entering the Kalaupapa Airport know and obey all Kalawao County and Kalaupapa Settlement rules and regulations. Law enforcement rangers will intervene if they perceive any unsafe or unlawful activity. Entry into the settlement under this contract is not required.

4.2 EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS

The Government is authorized to restrict employment under the contract of any contractor or prospective contractor employee identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population.

4.3 CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING – RESERVED

4.5 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION

The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all Federal, State, and Local requirements for waste disposal and any other service activities made under this effort. The Contractor shall possess all appropriate licensing and certifications for the service being provided. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring subcontractors possess the appropriate licensing for the subcontracted service activities provided.

4.6 CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO) AND CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (QUALITY ASSURANCE PERSONNEL).

The CO will appoint a primary and alternate representative for the management of the day-to-day activities of the contract. The identity, title, and authority of this representative will be provided in writing to the Contractor after the contract award.

5.0 INVOICING AND PAYMENT

Invoicing and payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP), located at www.IPP.gov. Payment will be made based on actual weights disposed of and at the unit price proposed by the Contractor.

6.0 APPENDICES

The Government will make all the below-listed documents, forms, references, and report formats directly addressed within this Performance-Based Work Statement available. Supplements or amendments to the below-listed materials from any organizational level may be issued during the contract's life. When notified by the CO, the Contractor shall immediately implement those changes in publications, which result in a decrease or no change in the contract price. Before implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will increase the contract price, the Contractor shall submit a price proposal to the CO and obtain prior approval. Price proposals shall be submitted within 15 calendar days from the date the Contractor receives notice of the revision, supplement, or amendment giving rise to the increase in performance cost. Changes in the contract price due to supplements and amendments shall be considered under FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items clause. Failure of the Contractor to submit a price proposal within 15 calendar days from the date of receipt of any change shall entitle the Government to performance in accordance with such change, at no increase in contract price.

APPENDIX A – Attachment B: Visitor Permit Rules and Regulations Governing all Visitors to Kalaupapa Settlement.