Puako Tree removal (Hurricane lala)

Hawaii County is soliciting bids for the removal of 16–20 medium-sized kiawe trees uprooted and felled by Hurricane Lala on the south side of Puako Boat Ramp, with proposals due September 4, 2026.

The scope requires the contractor to provide all labor, transportation, equipment, tools, and materials to cut, remove, load, transport, and haul tree material and debris to an approved transfer station or disposal facility. The contractor must maintain a safe, unobstructed walking path along the designated walking trail throughout the project and maintain a clean work area free of debris at the end of each workday and upon completion. Work must protect public safety, existing facilities, vehicles, and surrounding residential property. Final acceptance requires a walk-through with the Hawaii District Building Maintenance Supervisor I, Jewel Apana, and correction of any identified deficiencies prior to project close-out.

The contractor must submit a current Certificate of Insurance, a signed W-9 form, and a blank invoice statement with remit-to address. Prior to contract commencement, the contractor must provide tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service, certificates of compliance and good standing from the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and comply with nondiscrimination, conflict-of-interest, and indemnification provisions under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D. The State reserves the right to suspend, terminate for default (with a ten-day cure period), or terminate for convenience. Contractors are independent contractors responsible for securing personnel, obtaining required licenses and permits, and maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and county laws.

No contract value, contract term, incumbent contractor, or evaluation criteria are specified in the posted materials.