Specifications_-_HAVO_Hexagonal_Wire_Netting.pdf

Attachment 1 – Specifications

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Specifications for:

Hexagonal Wire Netting

For Delivery to

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 1 Crater Rim Drive

Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

OVERVIEW

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park (HAVO) intends to purchase commercially available hexagonal wire netting.

HAVO requires the hexagonal wire netting to construct a predator exclusion fence to protect endangered Hawaiian seabirds from predation.

The required material must be durable, corrosion-resistant, and suitable for long-term use in volcanic and high-moisture environments. The hexagonal wire netting must meet the minimum specifications listed below to ensure compatibility with fence construction and long-term field performance.

A. MINIMUM SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS or GENERALLY ACCEPTABLE SPECIFICATIONS Note: All products must meet the requirements set forth by the BUY AMERICAN ACT.

Item #1 Title. Hexagonal Wire Netting Quantity: 125 Rolls

Summary Description: Black fuse bonded hexagonal wire netting for predator exclusion fencing.

Salient Characteristics:

• 72 inches in height and 150 feet per roll

• 1" × 1" mesh size

• 1.4 mm wire diameter

• Fabricated from hot-dipped galvanized core wire

• Minimum 275 g/m² zinc coating

• Must meet ASTM A641 specifications or equivalent

• Thermally fused black PVC coating applied after weaving

• Normal and reverse twist construction

• Suitable for long-term outdoor use in volcanic and high-moisture environments

• Resistant to corrosion, weathering, and environmental degradation

• Equivalent products must meet or exceed all listed specifications, including coating type, wire diameter, and corrosion resistance

Warranty

• The delivered material shall include a standard manufacturer’s warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• The Contractor shall provide product specifications or manufacturer documentation sufficient to verify compliance with required specifications.

B. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY OR SERVICES

• NONE

C. DELIVERY INFORMATION

Delivery Location Hawaii Volcanoes National Park c/o Jonathan Faford Building 322 1 Crater Rim Drive Hawaii National Park, HI 96718

Delivery Logistics

• The Contractor shall coordinate delivery with the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to shipment.

• The Contractor is responsible for providing all equipment and labor necessary to offload materials at the delivery location.

Delivery Term

• The Contractor shall propose a delivery schedule that meets this requirement and coordinate delivery with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Monday through Thursday between 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM HST, unless otherwise coordinated.

Special Inspections / Invasive Species Inspection

• All materials, delivery vehicles, and equipment shall comply with Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Invasive Pest Prevention Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), dated December 20, 2024.

• The Contractor shall ensure that all delivered materials are free of invasive pests, including but not limited to ants, coqui frogs, plant debris, soil, and other organisms.

• All vehicles, equipment, and materials must be thoroughly cleaned and free of debris prior to entering the park. Vehicles and equipment that do not meet cleanliness requirements may be denied entry.

• The Contractor shall coordinate inspection with park staff no less than three (3) business days prior to delivery.

• Inspection requests must include:

o Company name o Number and type of vehicles o Delivery date and time o Description of materials being delivered

• If invasive pests are detected, the shipment will be rejected and must be treated and re-inspected at the Contractor’s expense prior to delivery.

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D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection

• The Contracting Officer’s Representative will inspect delivered materials at the time of delivery to verify compliance with specifications.

Acceptance

• The Government reserves the right to reject all items that do not adhere to these specifications. Any item identified through timely inspection that does not conform to these specifications may be rejected by the Government. The Contractor shall replace all non-conforming items at no cost to the Government. The Government reserves the right to seek consideration from the Contractor for failures to satisfy the requirements established by these specifications.

• The Government reserves the right to reject defective items identified through timely inspection. Defects in materials and workmanship include, but are not limited to weld cracks, paint flaking, bubbling, fading, corrosion, and other deficiencies that may require rework or redress.

• Other Acceptance terms. Acceptance will occur upon verification that all materials meet the required specifications and are free of defects.

E. PAYMENT

Payment Made through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP)

• See the IPP clause within the solicitation or contact award for payment guidance.

• Prior to submitting an invoice to IPP, all invoices shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s

Representative or Park Point of Contact for review and, if acceptable, approval.