Q22001546 YCA HILO Old Fence and Vegetation Removal

The State of Hawaii, specifically Hawaii County, is soliciting bids for contract Q22001546 YCA HILO Old Fence and Vegetation Removal, a land clearing project located in Hilo. The procurement involves clearing and mulching approximately 0.45 acres of vegetated land, which includes the comprehensive removal of all abandoned fencing materials. The scope of work requires the contractor to cut down approximately 100 large trees, 15 coconut palm trees, 10 areca palm clumps, 5 mountain apple trees, and 2 jacaranda trees, with specific requirements for stump removal and herbicide application. Contractors must complete all work before May 1, 2022, and follow all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Bidders are required to be appropriately licensed, submit valid state and federal tax clearances, and comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements. The proposal was posted on March 15, 2022, with a bid submission deadline of March 24, 2022. Evaluation will be based on the lowest lump sum price from a compliant and responsible bidder.

While no specific set-aside designations were explicitly detailed in the documents, the solicitation indicates a preference for Hawaii businesses, requiring offerors to indicate their business status. Contractors must employ at least 80% Hawaii residents and submit subcontract dollar amounts as part of their compliance certification. The contract will require the successful bidder to provide a surety bond or equivalent financial instrument as a prerequisite for contract execution. Although no precise budget range was specified, the project involves significant land clearing and vegetation removal work. Contractors will need to demonstrate capabilities in land clearing, herbicide application, and debris disposal, with special environmental considerations including protocols for potential inadvertent discoveries of cultural resources or protected wildlife. The contract will be awarded through the Adjutant General State Department of Defense, with the potential for contract modifications based on actual quantities of work performed.