Tree/Vegetation Clearing and Trimming

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division, Oahu Branch is requesting bids on tree and vegetation clearing and trimming services across various state lands on Oahu under an invitation for bid with separate line items, with bids due July 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO). A Hawaii bidder preference of 5% applies to eligible offerors certifying that at least 51% of total direct labor hours will be performed within the state of Hawaii.

Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii Specialty Contractor license (C-27 Landscaping or C-27b Vegetation Trimming and Removal), maintain compliance through Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) at time of bidding and throughout performance, and employ an ISA-certified arborist to supervise the job. The scope encompasses vegetation removal, debris removal, and tree trimming across multiple state land locations on Oahu identified by tax map keys. Work must commence within two weeks of the Notice to Proceed and continue for one year, with potential extensions requiring written justification and Contract Administrator approval. Work hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless written approval is obtained.

The contract is firm fixed-price with no adjustment for contractor cost variations. Liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for failure to perform obligations. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, plus Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 per accident, with the State named as additional insured. A mandatory 0.75% transaction fee (not to exceed $5,000 for the total contract term) applies to HIePRO awards. Questions are due July 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. HST, with answers provided July 28. Pre-bid conferences are scheduled July 23–24 at five designated project sites, each limited to 30 minutes. The anticipated award date is July 31, 2026. Contractors must verify utility locations, obtain all permits, handle debris disposal, and notify ODLO within three days of job completion.