Q23001761 KMR CSMS2 perimeter tree and vegetation removal

The State of Hawaii, specifically Hawaii County and the Department of Defense, is seeking a contractor for the KMR CSMS2 Perimeter Tree and Vegetation Removal project (Solicitation Q23001761). The procurement requires a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive labor, tools, equipment, and materials to cut and clear approximately 21,000 square feet (0.48 acres) of vegetated land located at the Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo. The scope of work includes removing multiple tree species such as Gunpowder trees, Bing-A-Bing trees, Melochia trees, Lauhala trees, saplings, Coconut palms, Areca palm clumps, and other trees and shrubs. Specific requirements include cutting trees down to the stump without ground disturbance, applying approved pesticides/herbicides, and disposing of vegetation in compliance with regulations. The contractor must be licensed, comply with Davis-Bacon wage requirements, and work within specified hours of 7am to 3:30pm. The proposal was posted on March 1, 2023, with a response deadline of March 10, 2023, and the contract duration is set at 14 consecutive calendar days from the commencement date.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documents. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the State reserving the right to increase or decrease the scope of work. Bidders must submit valid state and federal tax clearances and register on the Hawaii Compliance Express website prior to contract award. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the contractor must adhere to special conditions including avoiding impacts to cultural resources and protected wildlife species such as the Hawaiian hoary bat, seabirds, Hawaiian goose, and Hawaiian hawk. The contractor may be allowed to mulch and retain green waste on-site, subject to approval. Though a specific budget range was not provided, the contract appears to be structured on a unit price basis, with payment made only for actual work completed. Liability insurance coverage will be required, and the contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and codes.