Buffer Zone - Waiakahiula

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Land Division, is seeking a contractor to perform clearing services for a buffer zone located in Waiakahiula, Puna, Hawaii. The project involves creating a 190' x 40' buffer zone across state lands (TMK: (3) 1-5-009:009) and an adjacent private parcel, with specific requirements for vegetation removal. The primary deliverables include cutting and dropping all trees, shrubs, and undergrowth within the designated area, with all work to be performed under the direct supervision of a certified arborist. Contractors must cut vegetation close to the ground, remove it from the buffer zone, and lay it out on bordering state lands. Key qualifications include being registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and having an arborist certification. The contract opportunity was posted on October 9, 2025, with proposals due by November 9, 2025. Contractors must provide certificates of insurance with minimum coverage of $1 million per occurrence for Commercial General Liability and $500,000 per occurrence for Automobile Insurance. The project is expected to commence immediately upon processing of the purchase order and issuance of a "notice to proceed" by the Land Agent.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, contractors must meet several specific requirements to be eligible. The project does not appear to have a stated incumbent vendor or require integration with existing infrastructure or technology. Insurance and compliance requirements are stringent, including HCE registration and arborist certification. The contractor will be required to notify the Land Agent within 3 days of project completion and submit photos of the completed work along with the invoice. Payment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of the Scope of Work and compliance with specified terms and conditions. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the project appears to be a focused, limited-scope vegetation clearing initiative for a defined buffer zone area in the Puna district of Hawaii County.