B23002704 Tree Trimming Services at the Aloha Stadium

The State of Hawaii Stadium Authority has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB-SA-23-02) for Tree Trimming and Removal of Trimmings and Debris Services at the Aloha Stadium, located at 99-500 Salt Lake Boulevard in Aiea, Honolulu County. The procurement involves comprehensive tree maintenance services for approximately 369 trees, including 310 trees requiring full trimming and 59 trees requiring partial trimming. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials to complete the tree trimming work, with specific focus on removing dry, low-hanging, and new growth branches, particularly those overhanging the stadium's fence and parking lot areas. The bid submission deadline is May 25, 2023, at 2:00 PM HST, with the contract period scheduled from June 20, 2023, through October 31, 2023. Bidders must comply with state wage requirements, ensuring employees are paid at least the prevailing wages for similar work, and must submit detailed pricing using the provided Offer Forms OF-1 and OF-2. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the State of Hawaii reserving the right to verify the contractor's compliance with tax, labor, and business registration laws.

The IFB does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the documentation. The contract requires contractors to have appropriate expertise in tree trimming services, with position classifications including Foreman, Climber, Groundman, and Truck Driver, each with specified hourly rates. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, bidders must include all applicable taxes and fees in their total bid price, which will represent the all-inclusive cost to the Stadium Authority. No performance or payment bonds are required for this procurement. The successful contractor will be responsible for disposing of all cutting debris and maintaining compliance with federal and state labor laws. The procurement is open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate the capability to perform comprehensive tree maintenance services at the Aloha Stadium facility.