B24002144 Land Clearing and Solid Waste Removal, Whitmore, Oahu

The State of Hawaii's Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) has issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. B24002144 for a land clearing and solid waste removal project located in Whitmore, Oahu. The procurement specifically involves clearing approximately 12 acres of brush, which includes cutting and grinding vegetation such as guinea grass, Christmas berry, albizia, and African tulips, as well as removing two abandoned vehicles. The project will be conducted on Tax Map Keys (1) 7-1-002:037 and 7-1-002:044, with contractors required to provide all necessary labor, equipment, and incidentals to complete the work in compliance with industry standards and applicable federal, state, and county laws. Mandatory pre-bid activities include a site visit on April 12, 2024, with an additional site visit on April 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM HST. Bid submissions are due via the Hawaii eProcurement (HIePRO) system by May 2, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contract term is 30 days, with an optional 30-day extension possible upon mutual agreement.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses or restrict participation to particular types of organizations. Contractors will be required to provide tax clearances, appropriate liability and property damage insurance (with the State of Hawaii added as an additional insured), and comply with state certification requirements. The estimated project budget is $180,000, and bidders must include all applicable taxes, labor, equipment, materials, and incidental costs in their pricing. The ADC reserves the right to purchase larger or smaller quantities at the quoted price, and the contract is subject to the availability of funds. Potential contractors should be prepared to provide supporting cost or pricing data and understand that any unforeseen additional work may be authorized up to 5% of the total contract amount. The procurement allows for potential contract modifications and emphasizes the importance of meeting all specified technical and administrative requirements.