Autonomous Recording Unit Solicitation

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife is requesting bids on 12 Wildlife Acoustics Song Meter Mini 2 Li-ion autonomous recording units with accessories for bioacoustics monitoring, with bids due June 22, 2026 and delivery guaranteed by August 1, 2026. Hawaii Compliance Evaluation (HCE) compliance is mandatory to qualify for selection and payment.

The scope includes four line items: 12 Song Meter Mini 2 Li-ion units, 12 additional second microphones, 90 lithium-ion batteries (six per unit), and two six-slot lithium-ion battery chargers. All items must be delivered FOB to the DLNR-DOFAW Kauai District Office at 3060 Eiwa Street, Room 306, Lihue, Hawaii 96766. Vendors may propose alternative products that equal or exceed the stated specifications. Bids must include all delivery costs, general excise tax, and applicable taxes. Vendors must bid on all four line items to qualify for selection, though the State reserves the right to award as a whole or by individual line item.

The contract is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 3-126. The contractor must obtain required tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service prior to commencing performance and before final payment. Payment shall be made upon submission of original invoices certifying completion, subject to available funds and approval by the Director of Finance. Benjamin Wells (Benjamin.a.wells@hawaii.gov) serves as the specifications contact.