Thelma Parker Library Tent Fumigation

The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform tent fumigation for drywood termites at the Thelma Parker Memorial & Public Library, located at 67-1209 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela, Hawaii. The project, identified as HSPLS 26-001, requires comprehensive fumigation services for a library building constructed with a concrete slab on grade and CMU walls, with a metal roof. The contractor must provide all labor, materials, and equipment to complete the fumigation within 120 calendar days of award, utilizing a minimum of 257 MCF of fumigant. Key project dates include a pre-bid conference on Friday, September 12, 2025, at 11:00 am, with questions and substitute material requests due by 2 PM on Friday, September 19, 2025. The HSPLS will respond to questions by 2 PM on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, with final bids due by 2 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025. Contractors must be licensed by the Hawaii State Pest Control Board and will be required to use sulfuryl fluoride (Vikane) fumigant, ensuring a guaranteed treatment effectiveness for five years with provisions for re-fumigation if live termites are discovered within that period.

The contract does not specify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance within ten working days of request. Insurance requirements include Worker's Compensation and General Liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in aggregates. The project will require a performance bond for projects over $50,000 and compliance with specific labor laws and nondiscrimination policies. Contractors are prohibited from using materials containing asbestos and must guarantee work against defects for five years from the date of beneficial occupancy or final contract acceptance. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the fumigation project and the detailed technical specifications suggest a significant investment in addressing the termite infestation at the Thelma Parker Library. The contract will be coordinated through the Contracting Officer from the Hawaii State Public Library System and/or Department of Accounting and General Services (DAGS) staff.