HIF-keauohana-25 fence installation

The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry & Wildlife-Hawaii District, is seeking competitive bids for the HIF-KEAUOHANA-25 FENCE INSTALLATION project on Hawaii Island. The procurement involves constructing approximately 5,600 linear feet of ungulate-proof fencing across two units: a Mauka Unit of 1,700 linear feet and a Makai Unit of 3,900 linear feet, designed to protect approximately 20 acres of critical watershed and native ecosystem. Contractors must possess a valid C-32 and/or A state contractor's license and demonstrate substantial experience installing feral-ungulate-proof fences in remote Hawaiian terrain. The project requires contractors to handle site preparation, fence installation, and material distribution, with DLNR providing fence materials and helicopter material drops. A voluntary pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 28, 2025, with written inquiries due by October 31, 2025, and final bids due by November 14, 2025. The contract term spans 24 months from the Notice to Proceed, with potential extensions of two additional 12-month periods. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on unit prices for fence segments and pedestrian gates.

The procurement includes specific workforce and business requirements, mandating that at least 80% of the project workforce consists of Hawaii residents and that vendors must be HCE (Hawaii Compliance Express) compliant to qualify for selection. Contractors must provide performance and payment bonds for each purchase order and comply with Hawaii business requirements. The project will be funded through state procurement processes, with payment processed via state purchase orders and allowing partial payments every 30 days. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the requirements suggest a focus on local economic participation. Contractors will need to integrate their work with existing DLNR infrastructure and follow the comprehensive guidelines outlined in the attached documents, including the DLNR Interim General Conditions from October 1994 and the AG-008 103D General Conditions. Though a precise budget range is not specified, the complexity of the project—involving specialized fencing in remote terrain with helicopter material logistics—suggests a significant investment in ecosystem protection and conservation efforts.