Attach_2-_Kealia_Pond_Landscape_SOW_Final.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

Kealia Pond NWR Headquarters and Visitor Center Building Landscaping 2/5/15

1. GENERAL:

Kealia Pond NWR (Refuge) Headquarters/Visitor Center facility is a 7500 sq. ft. building located at mile post 6, Mokulele Highway in Kihei that is landscaped with a variety of native plants, shrubs, trees and groundcover. Professional landscaping is required to maintain this large collection of native Hawaiian plants for the ‘aina, the public, and staff in a manner that is in compliance with U.S. Fish Wildlife Service, State, and County standards.

2. DEFINITIONS: N/A

3. SCOPE:

Landscaping: The Contractor shall landscape a minimum of twice monthly at even intervals excluding federal holidays. The Contractor shall at a minimum complete the following activities during a visit: Trim the Nau‘Pauka hedges in the front of the office to be level with the bottom of windows. Trim the Nau‘Pauka hedges to the east of the Visitor Center entrance to the height of the rock wall. Trim the Nau’Pauka hedge in front of the greenhouse. Trim the Po‘Hinahina hedge at the discretion of the Government Point of Contact (POC). Trim the Akia plants/hedges in accordance with the shape and sculpture described by the government POC. Trim native plants in front of Kealia Pond NWR entrance sign to keep the lettering unobscured. Trim all other bushes as needed as directed by the government POC (see attached map).

Any pesticides will be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s regulations and will only be used as needed and with approval of the POC. All spraying must be performed when no public visitors, volunteers or school groups are present in the area. After spraying has commenced, spraying must be ceased temporarily if anyone enters the area and remain halted until they are at least 200 meters from the spray site (e.g., past the greenhouse or the refuge entrance). Herbicide spraying will require a dye be mixed with it for identification of treated plants and areas.

Any plants that are damaged by pigs, nature or weather and cannot be saved will be removed by the contractor. Vegetation around all landscape stones will be trimmed for an aesthetic appearance. All weeds and vines will be removed by pulling or cutting and treating with herbicide provided by the Government.

The Contractor shall maintain the overall health of all the plants, trees, bushes and groundcovers through the use of best industry practices. The Contractor is responsible for the clearing and removal of all green waste.

The Contractor shall deposit green waste into designated dumpster provided by the Government.

United States Department of the Interior

U.S. FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE

Maui NWRC / Kealia Pond NWR Milepost #6, Mokulele Highway

Kihei, Hawaii 96753 Phone: (808) 875-1582 FAX: (808) 875-2945

Irrigation Systems: The Contractor shall maintain all zones of the Headquarters/Visitor Center irrigation system in an operational, scheduled, and leak-free state. Replacement of irrigation boxes, irrigation clocks, irrigation valves and drip line may be required and will be the responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall check the irrigation main after rains when onsite and decide on re-opening time.

As Needed Irrigation System Modification: During the course of contract performance, the Government may require irrigation system modification or expansion. The Contractor shall provide separate estimates for additional work to the government POC for approval upon request.

4. PLACE/DELIVERY AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The landscaping contract will have a one year period of performance with option to renew on annual basis.

5. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE: Government POC will inspect bimonthly landscape condition for compliance.

6. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT OR MATERIALS/INFORMATION: The Government will supply any needed Herbicide, Pesticide and Fertilizers required in the performance of the job. The Contractor shall provide needed irrigation equipment, irrigation timers, irrigation valves and drip line and invoice the Government with a line item list of equipment cost.

7. AVAILABILITY: Contracted services will occur during work hours (0730-1530 M-F) excluding federal holidays at times agreed upon by the Government POC.

8. TECHNICAL POC: Calvin Willis, Maintenance Worker, Kealia Pond NWR, Phone:(808)875-1582 / Fax: (808)875-2945 or Calvin_Willis@fws.gov. Cell:(808)870-6450 mailto:Calvin_Willis@fws.gov