Aerial Robotics System for DOFAW Kauai

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife Kauai is requesting bids for an aerial robotics system for rare plant conservation with proposals due July 21, 2026. The system will operate in remote inaccessible areas to collect, sample, and retrieve cuttings and seeds for future propagation. Line-item details govern component specifications and separate awards may be made for individual line items if vendors cannot bid on all items.

Offers must include all applicable taxes, shipping, and delivery charges. Payment will be made by State of Hawaii purchase order. The procurement is contingent on availability of funds or other internal factors. Contractors must secure all required licenses, permits, certificates of compliance, and tax clearances prior to commencing work, including general excise tax licenses and certificates of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Final payment is contingent upon presentation of tax clearance certificates from both Hawaii and federal tax authorities. Contractors are bound by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D General Conditions, which establish standard terms including independent contractor status, nondiscrimination obligations, conflict of interest restrictions, termination for default upon ten days' notice for failure to perform with diligence or substantial breach, and termination for convenience at the state's discretion. Contractors must indemnify and defend the state against all claims arising from their performance or omissions and must maintain records for three years following final payment. All personal information must be safeguarded in compliance with Hawaii's information privacy laws, with contractors required to implement technological safeguards and report security breaches promptly.