Tree Trimming & Removal Services for the Island of Oahu

The Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors Division Oahu district is requesting bids for tree trimming and removal services across multiple locations on the island of Oahu under an "As Services Required" contract not to exceed $100,000 for one calendar year with a one-year renewal option upon mutual agreement, with bids due July 17, 2026.

Bidders must hold a Type C-27 or C-27B tree trimming license from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Western Chapter ISA Certified Tree Worker Program Certification, and Certified Arborist credentials; copies are required with the bid. The contractor must maintain a permanent office location with telephone accessibility and an answering service responding within two hours.

Scope includes trimming services at seven locations: Roadway #2 Sand Island, Daisho Parking Lot Young Brothers, Pier 38 Entrance, Pier 5, Harbors Admin Building, Pier 2, and Keehi Boat Club, estimated at approximately two trimmings per year occurring six months apart, plus palm tree removal services in two height categories (0–25 feet and 25 feet and taller). Work must be completed within fifteen working days from commencement and performed Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with no work on state holidays or weekends. No work commences without Project Manager approval (Gregory K. Gomes, (808) 832-3848, Gregory.K.Gomes@hawaii.gov). Prior site inspection is available but not mandatory.

Bidders must submit unit pricing per tree for each location and removal category on the provided quotation form. Bids exceeding $25,000 require a wage certificate demonstrating compliance with prevailing-wage requirements; wage rates must equal or exceed those paid to public officers and employees for similar work. Commercial General Liability insurance of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence and Automobile Liability insurance of $2,000,000 general aggregate with $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence are mandatory, with the State added as additional insured. Liquidated damages are $100 per calendar day or actual costs, whichever is greater, for failure to perform within the specified period. Tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and IRS are required prior to work commencement and final payment.