Fumigate (Tent) Two Classroom Buildings at Kalama Intermediate

The State of Hawaii's Department of Accounting & General Services is seeking a qualified pest control contractor to perform drywood termite fumigation services at Kalama Intermediate School, located in Makawao, Maui. The procurement specifically requires fumigation (tenting) of two two-story classroom buildings, designated as Buildings O and Q, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2026. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, materials, tools, equipment, and supplies for the treatment, strictly adhering to Hawaii State Pest Control Board regulations and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) guidelines. The required fumigation process mandates using sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane) as the primary fumigant, with vinyl-coated nylon or polyethylene sheeting for tenting, and must include precise fumigant rate calculations using Dow Chemical Fumiguide B and Y calculators. Contractors must also coordinate with school administration at least 3 weeks in advance, scheduling work during school breaks, weekends, or holidays to minimize educational disruption. The proposal is due by September 1, 2025, with a posted date of August 18, 2025, and requires submission of comprehensive documentation including Fumiscope Readings detailing treatment time and dosage adjustments.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly noted in the documentation, the contract requires contractors to demonstrate comprehensive technical expertise in pest control and fumigation services. The contractor must provide a one-year written guarantee of treatment effectiveness, with provisions for free refumigation if live termite infestations are discovered within that period. Safety requirements include using chloropicrin alongside the primary fumigant, posting security guards during fumigation, and ensuring all heat sources are extinguished. The project will be funded by the Department of Education, with procurement managed by the Department of Accounting & General Services. Although no specific budget range is provided, the scope suggests a medium-scale fumigation project involving two substantial classroom buildings. Contact persons for project coordination are identified as Jesse Henderson (ASA) at 808-250-1070 and Chantel Hashizaki (SASA) at 808-727-3500, who can provide additional details about the contract opportunity.