Annual Barge Service KALA

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking a contractor to provide annual barge services to Kalaupapa National Historic Park (KALA) on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. The contractor will be responsible for transporting miscellaneous supplies and equipment to KALA and evacuating waste products from the park. The barge service will include loading and off-loading at Honolulu, HI, and KALA, with return service back to Honolulu, HI. The contractor must provide a barge capable of meeting specific requirements, including single-deck capability, drive-on/drive-off accessibility, and capacity to transport various types of cargo. The contractor will also be responsible for developing and implementing a quality control plan, spill prevention and containment plan, and ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations. Some key tasks and responsibilities include: • Loading and off-loading at origin and destination • Providing adequate equipment, materials, and labor for uninterrupted and safe operations • Ensuring security personnel are aware of operations and directing NPS deliveries to the proper staging area • Notifying NPS of any unloaded items immediately and prior to finalizing the manifest or departure • Participating in planning meetings to discuss parameters of the manifest and order of operations • Providing a written stow plan for both inbound and outbound cargo services • Ensuring correct quantity and types of equipment are available during all loading and off-loading operations