Buffer Zones - Ainaloa

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Land Division is soliciting contractors for a vegetation clearing project located in Waikahekahe, Puna, Hawaii. The procurement involves creating two 80' x 30' buffer zones along the boundary between state land and adjacent private parcels, specifically on TMK: (3) 1-5-008:001. Key deliverables include cutting and dropping all trees, shrubs, and undergrowth within a 335' long and 40' wide buffer zone under the direct supervision of a certified arborist. Contractors must cut vegetation close to the ground, treat cut areas with herbicide, and remove vegetation by laying it flat on bordering state lands. Mandatory qualifications include being registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage, specifically $1 million in commercial general liability and $500,000 in automobile insurance. The solicitation was posted on October 10, 2025, with proposals due by November 10, 2025. Contractors must notify the land agent within 3 days of project completion and provide photographic documentation of the completed project area.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. Payment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of the scope of work and compliance with all specified terms and conditions. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range or award value, though the project appears to be a targeted vegetation management effort on state-owned lands. Contractors will need to submit insurance certificates before a purchase order can be generated, and the contract is set to begin immediately after processing. While no specific technology integration is required, the project demands precise environmental management skills and compliance with detailed specifications for vegetation removal and treatment.