Revised_PWS_Emegency-Generator_Systems.docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

FOR

REPLACEMENT, INSPECTION, TESTING, AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY GENERATOR SYSTEMS SERVICES

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park [Hawai'i Island, Hawai'i]

DATE: 19 May, 2023 Revised 21 August, 2023

Prepared by: Alvin Asato & Rochelle Koi National Park Services (NPS) Pacific Western Region (PWR) – Interior Region 12

Table of Contents

1.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide all management, tools, equipment, and labor necessary to ensure that the emergency generator systems are inspected, tested, and maintained at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park (“HAVO”). The Contractor shall accomplish the required services by performing monthly, quarterly, and annual inspections, testing, and maintenance repairs of all emergency generator systems. Performance to start within 30 days of contract award.

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park intends to award a firm-fixed priced contract to inspect, test, and maintain or repair the fire suppression systems and the emergency generator systems. The contract will be awarded for a base year of service and up to four (4) additional option years, for a total of five (5) years. The contractor shall perform monthly, quarterly, and annual tests, inspections and services on emergency generators, according to local codes, and manufacturer’s recommended procedures. The contractor shall deliver a written report that describes the test and inspection results and services performed. A list of system components is attached to this document. Only technicians authorized shall perform work on this system. The contractor shall provide all transportation, shipping, labor, tools, equipment, and material to accomplish the following: All fire alarm and detection systems will be inspected and functionally tested in accordance with National Fire Protection Association recommendations, manufacturer’s specifications, and local codes.

The contractor shall initially inspect and verify the accuracy of the emergency generator systems and inventory to be inspected and tested as part of this scope of work. The estimated quantities contained in this document are for reference purposes only. The contractor will reverify measurements and quantities.

The inventory includes the following systems:

1. Emergency Generators The Government anticipates a work schedule consistent with the estimated work schedule captured in 2.1 Service Summary (SS). Contractor services shall start 30 days following contract award. Pre-coordination activities following contract award but in advance of the performance start date may be required. The Contractor shall comply with pre-coordination directions issued by the Contracting Officer that serve to initiate contract performance.

1.1 BACKGROUND

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park extends from sea level to 13,679 feet and encompasses the summits and rift zones of two of the world’s most active volcanoes, Kīlauea and Mauna Loa. Its volcanic features include calderas, pit craters, cinder cones, spatter ramparts, fumaroles, solfataras, pāhoehoe and ‘a‘ā flows, tree molds, black sand beaches, and thermal areas.

The park provides refuge for seven threatened species including the nēnē (Hawaiian goose) and 47 endangered species which include honu‘ea (hawksbill turtle), ‘ua‘u (Hawaiian petrel), and ʻahinahana (Ka‘ū silversword).

Other layers in the park’s cultural history include decades of geological exploration, the stewardship of natural landscapes, and its ranching and military history which are shared with visitors by driving the roads, hiking the trails, visiting historic districts and buildings, and the use of archive and museum collections.

Hawai'i Volcanoes consistently ranks among the top three most heavily visited tourist destinations in Hawai'i. Daily visitation averages about 4,000 visitors.

1.2 EMERGENCY GENERATORS

1.2.1. EMERGENCY GENERATORS INSPECTIONS AND TESTING

Contractors shall test, inspect, and maintain emergency propane and diesel generators that are utilized as an emergency electrical source when there are power outages. Contractors shall perform monthly inspections.

The contractor shall report any observed problems with equipment in need of repair to the COR or the NPS POC as soon as possible. Any found deficiencies or problems with the inspected extinguishers, the contractors shall provide an estimate of what repairs are needed and shall schedule the maintenance work as soon as possible.

All target hazards shall receive an annual fire and life safety inspection by a qualified person. More frequent inspections may be conducted if the park’s Safety Officer determines there is an increased level of risk or hazard.

1.2.3. EMERGENCY GENERATORS MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS

The contractor shall perform preventative maintenance in accordance with paragraph 1.2.1. of this PWS to keep all equipment and systems in usable and capable condition under this contract. Contractors shall perform monthly maintenance services on generators; test and exercise generator motors for at least 15 minutes, check all fluids and wiring, and check for any leaks.

Contractor must perform quarterly power testing; shut off power to facilities that utilize emergency generators and test transfer switches. Contractor must coordinate with POC or COR to notify all employees and tenants stationed in the park; Information Technology (“IT”) must be notified before work is scheduled and performed due to IT servers that could be affected by the quarterly power tests.

Contractors shall perform an annual maintenance service which includes but is not limited to, checking and changing fluids, spark plugs, air filters, testing voltage, cap and rotors, plug wires, grease bearings, tighten hose clamps, fanbelts, and check for any leaks. If the contractor identifies any deficiencies during a scheduled preventative maintenance work, shall notify the COR and provide a deficiency report. The contractor shall repair deficiencies immediately or schedule a minor repair within two business days with the COR’s approval. The contractor shall accomplish scheduled repairs in accordance with approved schedule. Minor repairs are defined as work that does not require work for more than $500.00 for an individual piece of equipment or equipment system. Minor repairs are brief in scope and would not reasonably require separate job planning, estimating, or scheduling. The contractor shall maintain adequate materials, parts, and equipment to perform any minor repair. The contractor shall notify the COR immediately whenever the contactor has trouble securing materials, parts, or equipment. Any work for repairs, maintenance, and rehabilitation that cannot be accomplished through regular preventative maintenance exceeding $500.00 will need to contact the Contracting Officer for Work Order authorization.

1.2.4. ADDTIONAL REPAIR WORK ORDERS

When the contractor identifies a deficiency and if repairs and/or replacement work exceeds the limitation of the total cost (materials and labor) of $500.00 will need a Work Order. Only the Contracting Officer (not the Contracting Officer Representative [COR] or any other NPS employee) can authorize and issue a Work Order. All work order repairs are categorized as additional repair work requiring separate contract action. The additional repair work is not included in basic contract price. Price of additional repair work will be negotiated between the contractor and Contracting Officer (CO) on a case-by-case basis as required. The Contacting Officer authorizes Work Orders through an authorization letter issued by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may negotiate/issue a Work Order to order the required repairs if determined to be in the Government's best interests.

1.2.5. EMERGENCY GENERATORS EMERGENCY SERVICE CALL AND LABOR

Service Calls may be placed by the COR or other authorized Government representative to order troubleshooting work involving diagnosis and analysis of actual or potential problems of any systems listed in the PWS. Upon notification by the COR or NPS POC, the contractor shall perform emergency repairs of any emergency fire systems covered under this contract. The contractor shall pick up Service Calls daily or respond within two hours of notification. The contractor shall identify the problem(s) and outline the solution(s) in writing; this document shall include a statement regarding whether in the Contractors opinion the corrective work can be accomplished through minor repairs as defined in paragraph 1.2.3. not exceeding $500.00 in labor and materials. The contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated to labor and travel to trouble shoot, diagnose and to repair or replace any defective emergency generator system that doesn’t exceed $500.00. Repair work exceeding $500.00 in cost will need a Work Order as defined in paragraph 1.2.4. Note: The government anticipates no more than three minor repairs resulting from service calls per year. Preventative maintenance work and minor repairs included are expected to reduce or eliminate unscheduled minor repairs resulting from service calls.

1.2.6. EMERGENCY GENERATORS INVENTORY AND REPORTING

The contractor must perform all required record keeping as required; compile a complete report of the inspection, explaining deficiencies and recommending corrective action to be taken in accordance with recognized codes for care and maintenance.

1.3 PERMITS, LICENSE & INSURANCE

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and holding all necessary permits, licenses and insurance required to accomplish these services, including final disposition. 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 be responsible to ensure sub-contractors possess the appropriate licensing for the sub-contracted service activities provided.

1.4 CONTRACTOR PROVIDED EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

The Contractor shall provide and maintain all equipment and vehicles necessary to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor may perform cleaning, minor repairs and other normal maintenance requirements of equipment on site. Maintenance and repairs of Contractor containers, vehicles or their privately owned vehicles shall not be accomplished on site. Contractor equipment and vehicles shall be maintained to present a neat, professional appearance. Contractor equipment and vehicles shall be used solely for the intended purpose of performing services in this performance work statement during normal hours of operation.

All equipment used in the performance of this contract shall be in good operable condition. Equipment found to be unsafe and unable to function as designed, shall not be used in performance of this contract. The Contracting Officer (CO) or COR may inspect the Contractor’s equipment at any time while on government property. The contractor must have all equipment entering the park inspected at the Invasive Species Inspection Site before entry.

The Contractor shall provide adequate numbers of equipment items and vehicles to effectively fulfill the scope of this contract. In addition, the Contractor shall maintain or have backup capability to provide continued service in the event primary equipment or vehicles are unsatisfactory or down for extended maintenance or repairs. Equipment failure shall not alleviate the Contractor from performing any requirement contained in this contract.

The contract service requirements are summarized in the performance objectives below. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimally acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. The SS provides information on contract requirements, the expected level of Contractor performance and the expected method of government validation and confirmation of services provided. These thresholds are critical to mission success. Procedures as set forth in the FAR 52.212-4 (a), Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items, Inspection/Acceptance, will be used to remedy all deficiencies.

No more than 3 validated defects per year.

Periodic Inspection; Validated Customer Complaint

The Contractor shall submit a schedule for all services described in this PWS and Appendices to the COR for approval 30 calendar days prior to the scheduled performance start date. The Contractor shall not deviate from the approved schedule without prior approval from the CO. Permanent changes to the schedule shall be submitted 10 days before implementation and must receive CO approval before the Government will allow the proposed changes. The schedule must be submitted electronically using a file format compatible with Government software.

2.3 PROGRESS MEETINGS

The CO, COR, other government personnel, as appropriate, and the Contractor shall periodically meet to discuss the Contractor’s performance. The following issues shall be discussed: opportunities to improve the contract, required contract modification(s), unsatisfactory inspections and trends against each performance objective observed, positive performance and steps taken by the contractor to prevent unsatisfactory occurrences in the future. The Contractor shall provide a summary of unsatisfactory inspections and customer complaints and shall provide insight into any identified trends, root cause analysis, and performance improvement plan.

2.3.1 Progress Meeting Minutes

The CO will develop meeting minutes and distribute those minutes to the Government team and the Contractor. Should the Contractor not concur with the minutes, the Contractor shall provide a written notification to the CO identifying areas of non-concurrence for resolution.

2.4 CONTRACTOR’S QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a quality program to ensure the services described by this PWS are performed in accordance with commonly accepted commercial practices. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. At a minimum the contractor shall develop quality control procedures addressing the areas identified in paragraph 2.0, Service Summary.

2.4.1 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan that, at a minimum, communicates: (1) What will be monitored; (2) How monitoring will take place; (3) When monitoring will take place; (4) Who will conduct monitoring; and, (5) How monitoring efforts and results will be documented.

2.4.2 Contractor’s Quality Control Checklist(s)

The Contractor shall develop and maintain one or more Quality Control Checklists that align with the Contractor’s QCP and capture, at a minimum, the following: (1) Tasks; (2) Validation of acceptability of tasks; (3) Inspector name; (4) Inspection method; (5) Inspection date; and, (6) Inspection time.

2.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE

The Government shall inspect and evaluate the Contractor’s performance to ensure services are received in accordance with requirements set forth in this PWS. The CO will appoint a primary and alternate representative for 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 contact award. The contractor shall provide work schedules to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in accordance with paragraph 2.2 of this PWS. The COR may inspect by validating actual work performance, physically checking an attribute of the completed task, checking a management information report, investigating customer complaints, conferring with facility managers or otherwise inspecting the task or its results to determine whether or not performance meets the standards contained in this PWS.

2.6 GOVERNMENT REMEDIES

The Contracting Officer (CO) will follow FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, for the contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

The contractor shall establish a contract manager or alternate(s) that can be contacted during work hours. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours to discuss contract related matters. The contractor shall provide the CO the telephone number(s) where performance validation results and complaints can be reported. This information will be kept updated by the contractor whenever personnel changes occur. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to the daily operation of this contract.

3.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL APPEARANCE

Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance. contractor personnel shall be easily recognizable while on the installation in conjunction with this contract. This shall be accomplished through the wear of distinctive clothing, overcoats, or hats, bearing the company name or logo. The coloring or design of the items selected should be such that identifies personnel easily and quickly for reasons of safety and personal protection. All contractor personnel shall always be fully clothed while performing the services of this contract. "Fully Clothed" is deemed to mean that a shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, closed-toe shoes and personal protective equipment, if required, shall always be worn. Tact, diplomacy, and courtesy shall always be used during contact with the community.

3.3 EMPLOYEE RESTRICTIONS

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

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is open to the public 24 hours, 7 days a week. The Contractor shall perform the required services during specified business hours, Monday-Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p. m. HST.

The Contractor shall perform the required services during the following business hours:

Sunday: No work will be performed on Sundays Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. HST Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST Saturday: No work will be performed on Saturdays Kilauea Visitor Center and the Volcano Art Gallery have limited space and high visitation during peak hours, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contractors and Contracting Points of Contact will schedule work during low visitation periods.

Kilauea Visitor Center Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Volcano Art Gallery Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4.2 HOLIDAYS & CLOSURES

No work shall be performed on Holidays. Contractor shall make every effort to schedule work on days other than those noted below.

Independence Day

4.3 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

The contractor shall contact the COR or POC to access locked facilities and restricted buildings that utilize security systems before work commences.

The NPS is the steward of unique resources found within the national parks. The NPS is committed to protecting natural, cultural, historical, archaeological, and other resources found within the parks and the adjacent lands.

Buildings utilized by park visitors during peak visitation hours may restrict contractors from completing appropriate work in the expected timeframe. Contractors shall be aware that work conducted cannot adversely affect the operation of highly visited facilities utilized by visitors.

5.1.1 Preservation of Natural Features

The contractor shall comply with the following work restrictions:

5.1.2 Invasive Species Prevention

a. General: The introduction of non-native species including invasive weeds and plants; invasive pests such coqui frogs and frog eggs, little fire ants (LFA), and insects including termites; other vertebrae species such as rats, mice, and reptiles; and diseases such as Rapid ‛Ōhi‛a Death (ROD) spread through contaminated soil can threaten the park’s rare and endangered plants and animals or can create new populations of non-native species not traditionally found in the park. Ensure all vehicles, equipment, machinery, cutting tools, base yards, staging areas, materials, material packaging, material deliveries, material storage, and personal protective equipment (PPE) are clean and free of invasive weeds and plants, invasive pests, and ROD spread through soil.

b. Vehicles, Equipment, & Machinery: In order to prevent the spread of invasive species, the contractor shall comply with the following:

1. Vehicles, equipment, and machinery must be thoroughly pressure washed and visibly free of dirt, mud, plant debris, and invasive pests. Areas of particular concern include bumpers, grills, hood compartments, under the battery, wheel wells, undercarriage, cabs and truck beds.

2. The interior and exterior of vehicles, equipment and machinery must be free of rubbish. The interiors of vehicles and the cabs of machinery must be vacuumed clean. Floor mats must be sanitized with a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol or a freshly mixed 10% bleach solution.

3. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery shall park on pavement and not under trees (where possible).

4. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery will be subject to inspection by NPS personnel.

5. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery that do not pass inspection will be turned away. The vehicle will not be allowed into the park for at least 48 hours.

6. All vehicles, equipment, and machinery leaving the park for any reason must be cleaned prior to re-entry into the park and will require re-inspection.

7. All vehicles, equipment, or machinery being stored at a private residence are to be kept in a pest free area, preferably in a garage, on pavement, and not under trees. Such vehicles, equipment, or machinery will be subject to additional inspection.

5.1.3 Archeological Resources

a. Archeological resources require specific fire mitigation practices. Structural fire management programs involving cultural resources will comply with appropriate NFPA codes and standards. The park will provide a POC directly from the cultural resources division to schedule work within facilities that require high security clearance to access.

5.1.4 Air Quality

a. Air quality at Kīlauea is affected by volcanic sulfur dioxide gas (SO2) and particulate matter (PM2.5). Unhealthy levels of these pollutants can occur within the park. People with pre-existing respiratory conditions are especially sensitive to poor air quality. Ensure that contractors are aware of the risks and what to do in cases of poor air quality while performing work.

5.2 INSTALLATION SECURITY AND ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Contact the COR and POC for guidance on installation security and access requirements. The park will aid in accessibility to buildings that require special keys or security system access to enter buildings where work will be conducted by the contractor.

5.3 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTS

The Contractor shall perform work in a safe manner as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) requirements. The Contractor shall immediately provide a verbal report to the CO and COR for each occurrence of damage to Government property or an accident resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact.

5.4 DAMAGES TO GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT OR VEGETATION

Damages to government buildings, equipment, or vegetation are addressed in FAR 52.237-2, Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation. The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor’s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.

5.5 SPECIAL PANDEMIC PROCEDURES

Contractors must comply with Version 6 United States Department of the Interior COVID-19 Workplace Safety Plan.

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 life of the contract. 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. Prior to implementing any such revision, supplement, or amendment that will result in an increase in contract price, the Contractor shall submit to the CO a price proposal 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 cost of performance. Changes in the contract price due to supplements and amendments shall be considered under the 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 –Emergency Generators Table APPENDIX B – Facility Maps APPENDIX C – Invasive Species Standard Operating Procedures

APPENDIX A –Emergency Generators Table

Emergency Generators

TOTAL # Of Generators: 6

APPENDIX B – Facility Maps

APPENDIX C

4/8/2021 Invasive Pest Prevention Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) This document lists protocols for preventing the introduction of harmful invasive pests including coqui, ants, weeds, and rapid ‘ōhi‘a death into Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park. It is the project leader’s, contractor’s, or concessioner’s responsibility to ensure compliance with these protocols.

1. All work vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be clean and free of debris prior to entering the park.

a. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be thoroughly pressure washed and visibly free of mud, dirt, plant debris, frogs and frog eggs, insects including termites, other vertebrate species such as rats, mice, and reptiles, and other debris. A hot water wash is preferred. Areas of particular concern include bumpers, grills, hood compartments, areas under the battery, wheel wells, undercarriage, cabs, and truck beds.

b. The interior and exterior of vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be free of rubbish and food. The interiors of vehicles and the cabs of machinery must be vacuumed clean. Floor mats will be sanitized with a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol or a freshly mixed 10% bleach solution.

c. All work vehicles, machinery, and equipment may be subject to inspection.

d. Any vehicles, machinery, and equipment that do not pass inspection will be turned away.

e. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment leaving the park for any reason must be cleaned prior to re-entry into the park, and may require re-inspection at the park’s discretion. Treatment is the responsibility of the equipment or vehicle owner or operator.

2. Inspection of all work vehicles, machinery, and equipment for invasive ants prior to entering the park, or in a predetermined location in the park.

a. Inspections are conducted by park staff and preferably occur outside the park, but other locations may be arranged at the park’s discretion. Instructions for inspections are provided to allow contractors, cooperators, and others to check vehicles and equipment to ensure they are pest free prior to showing up at the inspection site.

b. In addition to visual inspection for plant debris, insects, soil, frog and frog eggs, and other vertebrate pests, testing for invasive ants shall be conducted prior to entry into the park.

c. Test for invasive ants by placing chopsticks baited with a dab of peanut butter and jelly for 30 minutes to 1 hour throughout the equipment being tested. About 6 chopsticks will be used to test most personal vehicles and trucks, larger vehicles and heavy machinery may require up to 10-20 baits. Baits will be placed in the shade, inside the cab, engine compartment, and truck bed if applicable. Please note baits are only good for detection and do not control ants, and the bait will not be left in the vehicle for over 1 hour as this may attract ants from beyond the area of concern.

d. Any ants found will be collected, bagged and labelled for identification, and the equipment will not be allowed to enter the park until it is sanitized and re-tested following a minimum 48-hour resting period. Infested vehicles will be sanitized following recommendations by the Hawaii Ant Lab (http://www.littlefireants.com) or other ant control expert and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, and baited with a granular or liquid insecticide bait prior to re-entry to the park. Control records will be required to confirm treatment. Treatment is the responsibility of the equipment or vehicle owner.

e. Gravel, building materials, or other equipment such as portable buildings will also be tested, using the same method as above, however, baited chopsticks will be placed every 10-20 feet around the area, in the shade, and the immediate surrounding area will be searched for 2 minutes for ants. These monitoring stations must be left out for 1 hour, and any ants found will be collected for identification. The vehicle base yard and quarries may also be tested using these methods if deemed necessary by the park. f. The park reserves the right to conduct additional tests for ants at any time during the course of the project, and to require deployment of preventative granular or liquid insecticide baits.

3. Base yards and staging areas inside and outside the park must be kept free of invasive pests.

a. Base yards and staging areas shall be inspected for invasive pests at the beginning of the project and may be inspected weekly thereafter. Any invasive pests found are to be removed immediately. Parking on pavement and not under trees, while not always practical, is best.

b. Pest control records may be requested anytime at the park’s discretion.

c. Project vehicles or equipment stored outside of a base yard or staging area, such as a private residence, are to be kept in a pest free area, preferably on pavement and not under trees. Such vehicles or equipment may be subject to additional inspection as described in (1) above and will be turned away if infested.

4. All cutting tools must be sanitized to prevent rapid ‘ōhi‘a death (ROD).

a. Avoid wounding ‘ōhi‘a trees and roots with mowers, chainsaws, weed eaters, and other tools. Cut only minimum amount of trees and branches as approved for project and avoid making jagged cuts or stripping bark. Treat cut standing sections of ‘ōhi‘a with a wound sealant, such as Spectracide Pruning Seal*.

b. All cutting tools, including machetes, chainsaws, and loppers must be sanitized to remove visible dirt and other contaminants prior to entry into the park, and when moving to a new project area in the park. Tools may be sanitized using a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol or a freshly mixed 10% bleach solution. One minute after sanitizing, you may apply an oil based lubricant to chainsaw chains or other metallic parts to prevent corrosion.

c. Only dedicated tools and chainsaws will be used to sample known or suspected ROD infected trees.

d. Vehicles, machinery, and equipment must be cleaned as described in (1) above.

5. Imported firewood, logs, and ‘ōhi‘a parts:

a. ‘Ōhi‘a firewood, ‘ōhi‘a logs, and ‘ōhi‘a parts may not be brought into the park. All non-‘ōhi‘a firewood and logs imported into the park must be sourced from a park approved site free of ROD, invasive weeds, coqui and ants.

6. For individuals who work in the field:

a. Before going into the field, visually inspect and clean your clothes, boots, pack, radio harness, tools and other personal gear and equipment, for seeds, soil, plant parts, insects, and other debris. A small brush is handy for cleaning boots, equipment and gear. Soles of shoes should be sanitized using a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol or a freshly mixed 10% bleach solution.

b. Immediately after returning from the field, visually inspect and clean your clothes, boots, pack, radio harness, tools and other personnel gear and equipment, for seeds, soil, plant parts, insects, and other debris. Soles of shoes should be sanitized using a solution of >70% isopropyl alcohol or a freshly mixed 10% bleach solution.

For current disposal/removal recommendations please contact the following:

1. Little Fire Ants - http://www.littlefireants.com

2. Rapid ‘Ōhi‘a Death - https://cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod

3. Coqui – http://www.biisc.org

4. All taxa – http://www.biisc.org

Scheduling an inspection for a park approved project:

Requests for inspections should be made via email to Sierra_McDaniel@nps.gov should include the park project lead and contracting officer as (applicable). Requests must be made a minimum of 3 business days prior to inspection. We may be unable to accommodate requests made on shorter notice, though you may contact the following staff via email to arrange an inspection. Please make sure to also copy your park project lead on this correspondence.

1) Sieera_McDaniel@nps.gov

2) Kimdillman59@gmail.com *The use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the National Park Service image3.jpeg image4.jpeg image5.png image6.png image7.png image8.png image9.png image10.png image11.png image12.png image13.emf image1.jpeg image2.jpeg