Passenger, Sling Load, Aerial Fire Suppression.; Aerial Weed Control/Spraying; Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Tagging of Animals (ACETA); Heavy Lift operational loads (>1000lbs. capacity) or Passenger loads exceeding 3 passengers, or Aerial Fire Suppression. The Contractor shall provide all necessary labor, material, equipment, personal protective equipment, personnel, and supervision to satisfactorily perform helicopter services in the Hawaii District which includes the offshore islets for the Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources. All services rendered shall be in strict compliance with all Federal, State, and county regulations governing helicopter transportation services and operation. The following are the principal items of work to be performed: A. Helicopter services shall be provided for eighteen-month period beginning on the official commencement date on the Notice to Proceed. Upon mutual agreement between the State and the Contractor, prior to the expiration date, the term may be extended for up to two (2) additional eighteen-month periods. B. The service will be ordered on a “call as needed” basis. In general, the service will be of the following types: (1) Passenger and sling load missions, and Aerial fire suppression. (2) Aerial weed control missions, spray ball and boom spray. (3) Aerial Capture, Eradication, and Tagging of Animals (ACETA) missions. (4) Heavy Lift operational loads (>1000lbs. capacity) or passenger loads exceeding 3 passengers, or Aerial Fire Suppression. C. Flight hours: For helicopter services reserved and provided on an hourly basis, the Contractor shall be compensated for the actual helicopter time-in-service, as measured by the HOBBS meter onboard. D. Days and time of operation. Usually, Monday through Friday, but at times may be seven days a week. E. Bases of operation.
