B25002680 Tree Pruning and Removal

The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks is seeking a qualified ISA Certified Arborist to perform comprehensive tree pruning and removal services at Heeia State Park in Kaneohe, Honolulu County. The procurement opportunity involves pruning and removing 340 trees across 32 different species, based on a detailed Tree Inventory and Assessment Report from March 2020. Contractors must have a minimum of five years of professional experience and follow specific pruning and removal guidelines, including crown cleaning and crown reduction techniques. A mandatory site inspection is scheduled for May 5, 2025, at 10:00 am, with interested bidders required to coordinate site access with Creighton Mattoon. The bid will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total sum bid price, with a project completion deadline of July 31, 2025. Key evaluation criteria include contractor qualifications, adherence to pruning standards, and compliance with insurance requirements of $1,000,000 in commercial general liability and automobile liability.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the Hawaii Information Consortium and comply with Hawaii Compliance Express. Work is restricted to weekdays between 7:00 AM and 4:30 PM, with contractors responsible for proper debris disposal and site management. Liquidated damages are set at $100 per calendar day for non-performance, and the contractor must provide a bond for the full contract amount. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the bid form provides a template for vendors to quote a total price for tree removal and pruning services for the 340 trees identified in the inventory. Contractors will need to navigate specific site conditions at Heeia State Park, including addressing four dead standing coconut palms requiring immediate removal, five trees with structural concerns in high-traffic areas, and several trees needing treatment for pest infestations.