Q21001725 YCA HILO Tree and Vegetation Removal

The State of Hawaii, specifically Hawaii County, is seeking a contractor for the Q21001725 YCA HILO Tree and Vegetation Removal project, which involves cutting and clearing approximately 0.45 acres of vegetated land containing around 80 trees and shrubs at the Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo. The scope of work requires the selected contractor to provide all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials to cut down trees including Gunpowder, Bing-A-Bing, Melochia, Lauhala, Coconut palms, Areca palm clumps, Mountain apple, and Jacaranda. Contractors must cut trees to the stump, apply approved herbicides, and dispose of vegetation in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. The proposal was posted on April 20, 2021, with a response deadline of April 27, 2021, and contractors will be given 30 consecutive calendar days to complete the work after the commencement date. Bidders must be licensed in appropriate trades, follow Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and work within specified hours. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who submits a compliant proposal.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the special provisions indicate a requirement to employ at least 80% Hawaii residents for contract work under Act 68, SLH 2010. Contractors must provide state and federal tax clearances for contracts valued at $2,500 or more and will be required to submit performance and payment bonds. The contract requires contractors to maintain detailed records of workforce composition and comply with nondiscrimination provisions. While no incumbent vendor is specified, bidders must be prepared to submit a "Standard Questionnaire and Financial Statement" at least 48 hours before bid opening. The contract appears to be a one-time project with an estimated value that is not explicitly stated in the provided documents, though the solicitation suggests a relatively small-scale vegetation removal effort focused on site preparation and maintenance at the Youth Challenge Academy in Hilo.