The State of Hawaii's Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Oahu District, is seeking a qualified contractor to perform hazard tree removal services at the Keaiwa Heiau State Recreational Area's Aiea Loop Trail. The project involves removing 28 identified hazardous trees and branches that pose safety risks to trail users, with specific requirements for a highly skilled professional. The contractor must be an ISA Certified Arborist with a minimum of 5 years of experience and possess either a C-27 or C-27B tree-trimming license. All work must be completed by August 29, 2025, with liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day for missed deadlines. A mandatory pre-bid site inspection is scheduled for May 7, 2025, at 10:00am in the top parking lot near the comfort station, and all cut and mulched materials are permitted to remain on-site. Bids are due by May 15, 2025, and will be evaluated based on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, and lowest total cost.
The solicitation does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must be registered with the Hawaii Information Consortium and comply with Hawaii Compliance Express. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 in commercial general liability coverage and $1,000,000 in automobile liability insurance. While no specific budget range is detailed, the contract appears to be a one-time service procurement for tree hazard removal. The final contract award is contingent on fund availability, and the state will select the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure that would require integration. Contractors must be prepared to execute the work with minimal disruption to the state recreational area and maintain strict adherence to safety protocols and park regulations.
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