PSS - Hawaii International Environmental Services, Inc. - GS10F0132L

HIES, Inc.

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GSA Environmental Schedule PROFESSIONAL SERVICE SCHEDULE Industrial Group: 00CORP

NAICS: 541620 (SIC: 8999)

· SIN 899-1, 899-1RC Environmental Planning Services and Documentation

· SIN 899-3, 899-3RC Environmental/Occupational Training Services

· SIN 899-7, 899-7RC Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

· SIN 899-8, 899-8RC Remediation Services

CONTRACT No: GS-10F-0132L

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PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

JANUARY 12, 2001 THROUGH JANUARY 11, 2021

Office Information

Hawaii Headquarters

HIES, Inc.

70 Kihapai Street, Kailua, Hawai’i 96734 Phone (808) 263-4787 Fax (808) 263-0860 Email: mayumi@hiesinc.com Japan Branch Office

1-18-10 Kokan-dori, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa-ken, Japan 210-0852

Phone: 044-328-7473, Fax 044-333-7368, Email: kankyo123@aol.com

Business Size: Small, Minority, Woman-Owned, SBA-SDB Certified

Customer Information:

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Special Line Items Awarded

To access HIES’s GSA approved Environmental Advisory Services Schedule Contract Price List, click here.

Or turn to Page 5 of this Catalog.

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Maximum Order is $1,000,000 3.

Minimum Order is $100.

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Geographic Coverage: Worldwide

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Production Point: same

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Discount From List Price: Prices shown herein are net prices.

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Prompt Payment Terms: Net 30 days

8. a.

Government Purchase Cards are Accepted up to $1,000,000

8. b.

Contact Contractor’s Representative for credit card acceptance of orders above the micropurchase threshold. ($2,500 in US, $25,000 in Japan).

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Foreign Items: N/A

10.a-d.

Time of Delivery: To be negotiated with ordering agency on each task order.

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F.O.B. Point(s): Destination

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Ordering Address(es): same as above.

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Payment Address(es): Same as above.

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Warranty Provisions: N/A

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Export Packing Charges: N/A

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Terms and Conditions of Government Credit Card Acceptance: See #8 Above.

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Terms and Conditions of Rental, Maintenance, and Repair: N/A

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Terms and Conditions of Installation: N/A

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Terms and Conditions of Repair Parts: N/A

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Terms and Conditions of any other services: N/A

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List of Service and Distribution Points: N/A

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List of Participating Dealers: N/A

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Preventative Maintenance: N/A

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Year 2000 (Y2K) Compliant: Yes.

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Environmental Attributes: N/A

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DUNS Numbers: 94-172-0344 (Hawaii HQ); 69-173-5604 (Japan Branch office)

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Contractor is registered in Central Contractor Registration (CCR): Yes.

Cage code: 041M2

HIES’s Environmental Advisory Services GSA Schedule Contract provides our clients with a wide range of environmental services using highly competent technical and associated support resources.

Agency Sponsor: General Services Administration (GSA), Management Services Center 400 15th Street, Room 1408 Auburn, WA 98001-6599 Contract Number: GS-10F-0132L Period of Performance: January 12, 2001 to January 11, 2021 Who is Eligible: All Federal Agencies.

Services Provided: This schedule provides the following environmental services within the listed Special Item Numbers (SINs):

SIN 899-1, 899-1RC - Environmental Planning Services & Documentation SIN 899-3, 899-3RC - Environmental / Occupational Training Services SIN 899-7, 899-7RC – Geographical Information Services SIN 899-8, 899-8RC – Remediation Services

Representative environmental services and related products provided by HIES under each applicable SIN includes, but is not limited to, the following:

SIN 899-1, 899-1RC Environmental Planning Services & Documentation

SERVICES

· Archeological, Historic and other Cultural Resources management Plans, Studies, and Consultations

· Economic, Technical, and Risk Analyses in Support of Environmental Needs

· Endangered Species, Wetlands, Watersheds and other Natural Resource Management Plans, Studies, and Consultations

· Environmental Impact Statements & Assessments under the National Environmental Policy Act

· Additional Planning Services (Please call or Email your specific needs)

PRODUCTS

· Analysis of Options

· Data collection, development, and analysis Reports

· Environmental Impact Assessments

· Environmental Impact Evaluations and Reports

· Environmental Impact Statements

· Expert Testimony

· Exposure Assessment Reports

· Feasibility Analysis Reports

· Hazard Assessment Reports

· Human Health Risk Evaluations and Reports

· Management Plans

· Material for Public Meetings and Hearings

· National Surveys and Assessments

· Regulatory and Economic Analysis Reports

· Risk Analysis Reports

· Survey Reports/Maps

SIN 899-3, 899-3RC Environmental/Occupational Training Services

SERVICES

· Conventional Course Development and Presentation

· Customized Courses

· Computer-Based Interactive Course Development

PRODUCTS

· CBT media Audit Documentation/Reports

· Computer-Based Interactive Course Materials

· Conventional Course Materials

· Course Evaluation

· Customized Course Materials

· Instructor Materials

SIN 899-7, 899-7RC Geographical Information Services

SERVICES

· Land Use Optimization

· Geocoding

· On-site project management

· Data acquisition/conversion

· Multi-level training program and support and maintenance

· Integrate GPS data for use in a GIS

· Update existing data through differential corrections

· Base-station verification

· Design and develop customized methods for maintaining, storing, and distributing multi-formatted data

· Drive-time analysis

· Traffic-flow analysis

· Geographic distribution of customers, facilities, transportation

· Additional Related GIS Services (Please call or Email Specific Needs)

PRODUCTS

· Partial or Complete GIS Database

· Other GSA Products Tailored to the Customers Needs

SIN 899-8, 899-8RC Remediation Services

SERVICES

Soil Remediation

· Aboveground Bioremediation

· Electro kinetics

· High Temperature Incineration

· Insitu Bioremediation

· Land farming

· Natural Attenuation-Monitoring

· Passive Soil Venting

· Soil Excavation and Removal/Disposal

· Soil Vapor Extraction

· Solidification/Stabilization

· Thermal Desorbtion

· Vitrification Groundwater Remediation

· Activated Carbon Systems

· Air Sparging /Vapor Extraction

· Air Stripping

· Bioremediation

· Free Product Recovery

· Natural Attenuation/Groundwater Monitoring

· Pump And Treat

· Slurry Walls Building Materials

· Asbestos Abatement and or Air Monitoring

· Lead-based Paint Abatement and Air/Soil/Dust Monitoring

· Arsenic Canec Abatement and Air/Soil/Dust Monitoring

PRODUCTS

· Personal Protective Equipment

· Abatement Equipment

Program Advantages:

· Environmental Services are available from HIES at competitive rates using simplified purchasing procedures.

· Worldwide coverage

· Low GSA administrative fee (1%)

· Customers may use purchase orders, credit card orders, or FACNET

· Orders processed within 24 hours of receipt

· Fast, friendly telephone assistance

POC 1: Mayumi Randall at (808) 263-4787 (Hawaii) mayumi@hiesinc.com (email)

POC 2: Bill Randall 011-81-44-328-7473 (Japan) kankyo123@aol.com (email) Labor Categories/Rates/Labor Category Descriptions The following labor categories/rates/ and labor category descriptions apply:

SIN 899-1, 899-1RC – Environmental Planning Services & Documentation SIN 899-3, 899-3RC – Environmental / Occupational Training Services SIN 899-7, 899-7RC – Geographical Information Services SIN 899-8, 899-8RC – Remediation Services

SINs 899-1, 899-1RC, 899-8 and 899-8RC

Course Rates

(Minimum Class Size = Five (5) Students)

(5% discount per student cost for over 7 students)

SCA MATRIX

The Service Contract Act (SCA) is applicable to this contract and it includes SCA applicable labor categories. The prices for the indicated SCA labor categories are based on the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number(s) identified in the matrix. The prices offered are based on the preponderance of where work is performed and should the contractor perform in the area with lower SCA rates, resulting in lower wages being paid, the task order prices will be discounted accordingly.

Labor Categories Description

1) Principal Investigator *Applies to Environ & GIS

Education/Experience: Requires MS or PhD plus a minimum of 15 years of experience in Management, Supervisory, or Technical environmental field or a BS degree and 20 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of leading all aspects of program management and technical aspects, problem definition/resolution, direct interface with client on technical and management issues. Familiar with environmental/risk/vulnerability analysis, resource management planning/mapping, or threat identification/mitigation.

2) Senior Project Manager

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in Management, Supervisory, or Technical environmental field, a BS and 10 years of experience, or 15 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of leading all aspects of task and technical management, problem definition/resolution, direct interface with client on technical issues, technical publications, serving as a representative at technical seminars. Familiar with environmental/risk/vulnerability analysis, resource management planning/mapping, or threat identification/mitigation.

3) Senior Planner

Education/Experience: Requires MS in engineering and/or sciences plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in Management, Supervisory, or Technical environmental field, a BS and 10 years of experience, or 15 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: In depth knowledge of CAD with experience in project planning and design. Familiar with environmental/risk/vulnerability analysis, resource management planning/mapping, or threat identification/mitigation.

4) Senior Scientist II/Eng./Project Manager

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 5 years experience in Management, Supervisory, or Technical environmental field, a BS and 10 years of experience, or 15 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Responsibilities include directing work associated with CTOs. Duties include ensuring effective execution of projects. controlling project schedules and budgets. Recommending changes to improve project efficiency and effectiveness, justifying change orders, tracking materials and resources, coordinating subcontractors' work, complying with health and safety procedures, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, following/implementing approval project work plans or specifications, and producing quality technical reports supporting the remedial action with respect to the appropriate regulatory authority.

5) Senior Scientist I/Eng./Project Manager

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 3 years experience in Management, Supervisory, or Technical environmental field, a BS and 5 years of experience, or 10 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of supporting the high-level analysis of environmental information, problem definition/resolution, technical publication support, serving as a representative at technical seminars. Able to assist in environmental/risk/vulnerability analysis, resource management planning/mapping, or threat identification/mitigation.

6) Mid-Level Scientist/Engineer

Education/Experience: BA/BS degree in geology, engineering, or related science and 6 years of applicable experience

Description of Qualifications: This individual plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates detailed phases of the engineering or scientific work in a project or performs work that involves conventional engineering or scientific practice. The work may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements and difficult coordination requirements.

7) Staff Scientist/Engineer

Education/Experience: BA/BS degree in geology, engineering, and 3 years of applicable experience

Description of Qualifications: Performs limited portions of assignments of an experienced Environmental Scientist. Performs assignments designed to develop professional work knowledge and abilities. Conducts site investigations; Collects groundwater and soil samples, preparation of chain-of-custody documentation and assists with report preparation.

8) Junior Scientist/Engineer

Education/Experience: Requires BS plus demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field or 5 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of supporting the technical aspects of environmental tasking to include environmental data analysis, manipulation, display, and evaluation. environmental/risk/vulnerability analysis, resource management planning/mapping, or threat identification/mitigation.

9) Engineering Technician III Education/Experience: Requires technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field with a minimum of 15 years experience.

Description of Qualifications: Provides Technical Support to the engineers, scientists, analysts, Sr. Technicians working in such areas as research design, development, monitoring or testing. Works from schematic diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or directions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

10) Senior Technician

Education/Experience: Requires technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field with a minimum of 10 years experience.

Description of Qualifications: Provides Technical Support to the engineers, scientists, analysts, Sr. Technicians working in such areas as research design, development, monitoring or testing. Works from schematic diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or directions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

11) Environmental Technician Education/Experience: Requires technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field with a minimum of 5 years experience.

Description of Qualifications: Provides Technical Support to the engineers, scientists, analysts, Sr. Technicians working in such areas as research design, development, monitoring or testing. Works from schematic diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or directions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

12) Field Technician

Education/Experience: Requires technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field with a minimum of 2 years experience.

Description of Qualifications: Assists in providing technical support to the engineers, scientists, analysts, Sr. Technicians working in such areas as research design, development, monitoring or testing. Works from schematics diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or directions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting functions of various processes and functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

13) Junior Technician (Engineering Tech I) Education/Experience: Requires technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in a technical environmental field.

Description of Qualifications: Assists in providing technical support to the engineers, scientists, analysts, Sr. Technicians working in such areas as research design, development, monitoring or testing. Works from schematics diagrams, written and verbal descriptions or directions or defined plans to perform testing and troubleshooting functions of various processes and functions. Conducts engineering tests and detailed experimental testing to collect design data or assist in research work.

14) Drafter

Education/Experience: BA/BS degree. 4 years of applicable experience.

Description of Qualifications: Utilizes AutoCad to prepare site maps, geological cross sections, and engineering plans. Interprets information from recorded maps, land grants, deeds, and other documents. Generates reports, maps, diagrams, and exhibits, on related printing/plotting equipment. Selects cartographic elements and develops effective presentations of information

15) Word Processing

Education/Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 2 years of applicable experience.

Description of Qualifications: Edits and modifies remedial investigation reports, procedures, and criteria. Performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Requires broad knowledge of composition, editorial techniques, and specialized terminology.

16) Mid-Level Word Processing (Work Processor II) Education/Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. 5 years of applicable experience.

Description of Qualifications: Edits and modifies remedial investigation reports, procedures, and criteria. Performs most assignments with instructions as to the general results expected. Receives technical guidance on unusual or complex problems. Requires broad knowledge of composition, editorial techniques, and specialized terminology.

17) Instructor II

Education/Experience: Requires technical certifications with a minimum of 10 years training experience and fieldwork experience.

Description of Qualifications: Certifications in training for environmental licenses for the State, DoD, and Federal Governments in the areas of Asbestos, Lead, Hazwoper, Project Monitoring, Hazwaste awareness, trainer qualified. Qualified to teach advanced programs.

18) Instructor I

Education/Experience: Requires technical certifications with a minimum of 3 years training experience and fieldwork experience.

Description of Qualifications: Certifications in training for environmental licenses for the State, DoD, and Federal Governments in the areas of Asbestos, Lead, Hazwoper, Project Monitoring, Hazwaste awareness. Qualified to teach basic classes.

19) Senior Systems Engineer

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 10 years of experience in Computer Science or GIS and other manipulations of environmental data and its display or a BS and 15 years of experience or 20 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Manages GIS software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques. Interpret software requirements and design specifications code, and integrates and tests GIS software components. Estimates GIS software development costs and schedule. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improving current techniques. Supervises GIS software configuration management. Analyzes and studies complex GIS system requirements. Designs GIS software tools and subsystems to support GIS software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation.

20) Systems Engineer

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in Computer Science or GIS and other manipulations of environmental data and its display or a BS and 10 years of experience or 15 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Assists in GIS software development and support using formal specifications, data flow diagrams, and other accepted design techniques. Interpret software requirements and design specifications code, and integrates and tests GIS software components. Reviews existing programs and assists in making refinements, reducing operating time, and improving current techniques. Supervises GIS software configuration management. Analyzes and studies complex GIS system requirements. Designs GIS software tools and subsystems to support GIS software reuse and domain analyses and manage their implementation.

21) Senior Systems Analyst

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in the development of GIS and other manipulations of environmental data and its display or a BS degree and 10 years of experience or 15 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of serving as a technical lead on problem definition/resolution, limitations and capabilities of GIS and other techniques as applied to data and the development of new applications. Experience in complex mapping and cartography in support of resource planning, site selection, or data analysis/interpretation/visualization.

22) Systems Analyst

Education/Experience: Requires MS plus a minimum of 2 years of experience in the development of GIS and other manipulations of environmental data and its display or a BS degree and 5 years of experience or 10 years of experience.

Description of Qualifications: Capable of serving as a technical lead on problem definition/resolution, limitations and capabilities of GIS and other techniques as applied to data and the development of new applications. Experience in complex mapping and cartography in support of resource planning, site selection, or data analysis/interpretation/visualization.

23) Database Manager/Administrator

Education/Experience: Requires BS, technical certification and/or demonstrated experience in Computer Science.

Description of Qualifications: Performs all database and GIS work in both the development and/or operational modes. Required to design, develop and/or implement databases with respect to access methods, access time, and device allocation. Will maintain database files and accomplish monitoring of standards and procedures.

24) GIS Training Specialist

Education/Experience: Requires a BS in Workforce Training or other relevant field plus demonstrated experience in the development of training programs and practices supporting GIS programs and applications.

Description of Qualifications: Ability to create new training programs and materials based on changing program needs. Ability to present training programs to highly training technical staff.

25) GIS Data Entry Technician

Education/Experience: Requires technical training or demonstrated experience in the entry of GIS and/or program support data into a variety of databases, spreadsheets, and other applications.

Description of Qualifications: Familiar with Excel, Access, word processing, or other data entry packages.

OSHA Classes

Hazardous Waste Training

40 Hour HAZWOPER

This 5 day class is designed to meet the OSHA requirements set fourth for workers who will work on uncontrolled hazardous waste sites, TSDF’s (Treatment, Storage, and Disposal Facilities), and Underground Storage Tank sites. Course content includes regulations, hazard recognition, air monitoring instruments, medical monitoring, respirator training, drum handling, and other appropriate topics. The class is designed in a building block format which includes hands on training which culminates in a hazardous waste scenario in which students are required to plan for and mitigate the situation using level B protection. This class requires annual refresher training.

40 Hour Hazardous Materials Response Training at the Operations Level

This class is designed to meet the requirements for individuals who need to meet entry the requirements for Federal and Local firefighters. This class is expanded from the 3 day class requirement so that more topics and more hands on training can be completed. Course content reviews the topics covered in the 40 hour HAZWOPER class and covers defensive and some defensive tactics that maybe used to control HAZMAT incidents, the Incident Command System, Hazmat resources, and other special topics. The class culminates in a simulated level A response where students must dress out and perform spill response activities. This class is offered once a year. This class may also be scheduled more often if a group of 6 or more students when required.

24 Hour HAZWOPER or 3 Day Spill Responder Operations Level Training

This class is designed to meet the needs of specific industries that handle hazardous materials and need to ensure that employees are able to respond to spills. This class differs from the operations level class in that this training is designed to be site specific and used for a fixed facility. Company employees are taught about the hazardous materials at their location, respiratory protection, personal protective equipment, and other appropriate topics.

8 Hour Incident Commander Class Prerequisite:

3 or 5 Day Operations Level Training

This class is designed to train select employees in the proper way to take charge of a hazardous materials incident. This class is designed for fixed site facilities as described in the three day spill responder class. Course content includes in depth use of resources, planning, Implementation of the Incident Command System, integration of outside responders with the company plan and a desktop exercise.

8 Hour Supervisors Class

Prerequisite:

40 Hour HAZWOPER

This class is designed for supervisors who oversee hazardous waste operations at uncontrolled sites. The course content includes the supervisors role in the selection and use of monitoring instruments, PPE and resources. The class also focuses on the use of risk assessment tools, mitigation techniques, safety training and an overview of accident investigations.

8 Hour HAZMAT Refresher Class

This class is designed to meet the annual recertification requirements prescribed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.120.

3 Day Confined Space Training

This class is designed to meet the requirements outlined in OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146 pertaining confined space entries. Topic include the elements of the standard, confined space hazard recognition, confined space air monitoring requirements, respiratory protection, Lock out Tag Out, and other important confined space issues. The class specifically address procedures for the confined space entrant, attendant, supervisor, and provides an overview of the role of the rescue service. This training is required for all individuals who perform any or all of the confined space duties.

1 Day Confined Space Training

This is a course that is offered to students who have had prior documented HAZMAT training and whose entry and attendant duties involve spaces with simple requirements. Examples could include entries into UST,s to perform cleaning operations or underground vaults. This training is designed for confined space entrants and attendants. Entry supervisors should attend the 3 day class.

1 Day Fall Protection

This class is designed to meet the requirements of OSHA’s fall protection standard. Topics include a general overview of the regulation, guardrail systems, safety nets, fall arrest systems, other fall protection topics, and preparation of a fall protection plan.

8 Hour DOT HAZMAT Training

This class is designed to meet the requirements of HM 126 F which went into effect in 1993. Class topics include the four areas that are specified in the regulation. General awareness training, function specific training, safety, training, and drivers training. Drivers training include some hands on training; therefore, clients are requested to provide a typical vehicle for use as a training aid.

SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Descriptions:

Asbestos Training:

Accredited Training

Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Initial 5 Days

The Asbestos Contractor Supervisor Initial Course is required training which must be completed by persons who may supervise asbestos removal projects. This course complies with all EPA AHERA requirements and is currently accredited by the state of Illinois. State of Hawaii accreditation will occur when the Hawaii program becomes law in March or April of 2001. The course content includes health and safety issues, regulations, work practices, and supervisors issues. This course is also required for individuals who are involved in Operations and Maintenance Programs where they may be required to respond to Major Release Episodes. Requires annual recertification training

Asbestos Worker Initial

4 Days

The Asbestos Worker class is required for any worker who is employed to work ion asbestos removal projects. This class complies with all EPA requirements and is currently accredited by the state of Illinois. State of Hawaii accreditation is anticipated march or April of 2001 when the state’s program becomes law. The course content includes health and safety issues, work practices, regulations, and decontamination systems. Accredited workers cannot assume supervisory roles on asbestos projects and the EPA’s Model Accreditation Program defines each discipline as unique; therefore, workers who may someday anticipate being promoted to a supervisory role should take the Contractor Supervisor Class. Requires annual recertification training.

Asbestos Inspector Initial

3 Days

This class is required for any person who will inspect for the presence of asbestos in buildings. Course content includes inspecting for asbestos, building systems, bulk sampling, physical assessment requirements, legal/insurance issues, and report writing. This class meets all the requirements of the EPA’s Model Accreditation Program and is currently accredited by the state of Illinois. State of Hawaii accreditation is anticipated in March or April of 2001 when the state program becomes law. Requires annual recertification training.

Asbestos Management Planner Initial

2 Days

Prerequisite: Inspector Certification

This EPA accredited course is required for any person who writes or maintains Asbestos Management Plans for schools. This class is also recommended for any person who may write, maintain or fulfill the duties of the Asbestos Program Manager in commercial or public buildings. Course content includes interpreting inspection results, writing an operations and maintenance plan, writing the management plan, and record keeping. The EPA text is supplemented with the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) Guidance Manual for Operations and Maintenance Programs. Requires annual recertification training.

Asbestos Project Designer Initial

This EPA accredited course is required for persons who write asbestos abatement specifications and asbestos abatement work plans. The course content includes background information on asbestos, work practices, selecting abatement options, and contract specifications. This course will be offered in April 2001 after the state of Hawaii’s asbestos program is signed into law. Requires annual recertification training.

Asbestos Project Monitor Course

5 Days

The state of Hawaii asbestos program when signed into law will require individuals who monitor asbestos abatement projects to complete this 5 day training class. Topics include background information on asbestos, work practices, legal and insurance issues, air monitoring, overview of the PCM laboratory, work practice corrective actions, and interpretation of PCM laboratory reports. The proposed Hawaii state law allows for this course to be taught in two modules. The first module is two days long, individuals with appropriate prior training or experience may skip the first two days. Interested parties should contact PTH to determine if they meet the requirements to validate the first two days of training. The second module is 3 days long and is required for all persons who wish to become certified as a project monitor. Recertification training may be required, final determination is pending publication of the state of Hawaii final rule concerning the state’s asbestos program.

Asbestos Recertification Training:

Contractor/Supervisor Recertification Course 8 Hours

Required to maintain asbestos accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Worker Recertification Course

Required to maintain asbestos accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Inspector Recertification Course 4 Hours, Normally taught in the morning

Required to maintain asbestos accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Management Planner Recertification Course 4 Hours, Normally taught in the afternoon, following the Inspector recertification.

Required to maintain asbestos accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Project Designer Recertification Course

Required to maintain asbestos accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Non Accredited Asbestos Training

2 Hour Asbestos Awareness

Required by OSHA for occupants of all public and commercial buildings where surfacing or thermal systems insulation (TSI) are known to contain asbestos or the materials are assumed to contain asbestos because they are in buildings that were built before 1980. Course content is client specific and is designed to meet the needs of the building occupants. Subjects include background information on asbestos, health effects, location of asbestos containing materials (ACM) in the building, how to avoid damaging ACM, and procedure used to identify and report damaged ACM.

16 Hour Maintenance Worker

Required for workers who will be part of a buildings O & M Program. Course content includes all the awareness topics plus work practices, and hands on training.

Lead Training:

Accredited Training

These courses comply with all EPA requirements and are accredited by the State of Hawaii requirements and is accredited by the State of Hawaii. Course certificates are issued with an exam date. Classes taught overseas are issued with a three year expirations date or a one year expiration date at the request of the command facility. The courses prepares the students for the required third party exams and assists students with the State of Hawaii Lead application. *Third party exams and applications are not required for classes taught for classes taught overseas.

Lead Supervisor Initial

4 Days Third Party Exam Required*

The Lead Supervisor Initial Course is required training which must be completed by persons who may supervise lead abatement projects in child occupied facilities or other projects where this certification is required, typically government projects. The course content includes health and safety issues, regulations, work practices, and supervisor issues.

Lead Worker Initial

The Lead Supervisor Initial Course is required training which must be completed by persons who work on lead abatement projects in child occupied facilities or other projects where this certification is required, typically government projects. The course content includes health and safety issues, regulations, work practices, and hands on training.

Lead Inspector Initial

The Lead Inspector Initial Course is required training which must be completed by persons who inspect child occupied facilities or other projects where this certification is required, typically government projects. The course content includes health and safety issues, regulations, protocols, XRF theory and principles of operations, and report writing.

Lead Risk Assessor Training

Prerequisite: Lead Inspector Certification

The Lead risk assessor training is the required level of training needed to perform Lead Based Paint Risk Assessments and Elevated Blood Lead Levels (EBL) investigations. Risk assessments are the primary tool used to identify lead hazards in child occupied facilities. EBL investigations are designed to identify the source of lead poisoning in a child. The course meets all of the State of Hawaii and EPA requirements. Topics include multifamily dwelling investigations, lead hazard control strategies, and report preparation.

Lead Project Designer Training 1 Day

Prerequisite: Lead Supervisor Training

The Lead Project Designer Class prepares students to write work plans, occupant protection plans, and specifications that may be required for certain State or Federal projects. Topics include the Project Designers Role, modernization projects, occupant protection plans, and writing workable specifications.

Accredited Lead Recertification Training.

Lead refresher classes are not currently offered except by special request because the EPA recertification cycle is three years with 1999 being the first year that EPA accreditation was available. Students must complete the recertification class prior to the expiration date of their current certification or they will have to retake the initial class. Unlike the asbestos classes, ther is no grace period. Special classes can be scheduled for certain overseas locations. Call for details.

Lead Supervisor Recertification Course

Required to maintain lead accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry. This class also meets the OSHA required training.

Lead Worker Recertification Course

Required to maintain lead accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry. This class also meets the OSHA required training.

Lead Inspector Recertification Training Course

Required to maintain lead accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Lead Risk Assessor Recertification Training Course

Required to maintain lead accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Lead Project Designer Recertification Training Course

4 Hours

Required to maintain lead accreditation which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry.

Non Accredited Lead Training

OSHA 8 Lead Awareness Training

This class is offered to meet the current OSHA requirements for all workers who work on lead abatement projects that do not require accredited workers. Course content includes background information on lead, medical monitoring, work practices, and the OSHA regulations. This class requires annual recertification.

OSHA 8 Lead Awareness Refresher Training

Required to maintain the OSHA lead certification which is required for individuals to continue working in the industry. Course content is a comprehensive review of the initial course and is required for individuals who wish to continue working in the industry. Note; workers who have EPA accreditation must also take this class even though the recertification cycle to meet the EPA requirements is three years.