VectoBac12AS product or similar to suppress mosquito populations

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is requesting bids for VectoBac12AS or similar biological mosquito suppressant for aerial helicopter deployment across Kaua'i, Maui, and Hawaii Island, with bids due August 17, 2026. The product must be registered for use in Hawaii with a label permitting aerial applications on non-crop forest and bog sites.

This is an indefinite-quantity contract. The Division anticipates procuring a total of 40,000 gallons over the contract term, with quantities and delivery locations specified through individual state purchase orders. All line-item pricing must include shipping to Maui, Kaua'i, and Hawaii Island.

The scope centers on product supply meeting Hawaii registration and labeling requirements for aerial application in remote forest areas where endangered forest birds inhabit. The product specification — "VectoBac12AS or similar" — permits equivalent alternatives, though Hawaii registration and aerial-application label authorization are non-negotiable.

The procurement is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D, as detailed in the General Conditions document (AG-008, effective January 10, 2023). Standard state terms apply, including independent-contractor status, nondiscrimination and conflict-of-interest compliance, tax clearance certification prior to contract commencement and final payment, submission of cost or pricing data for contracts exceeding $100,000, state audit rights over all contractor books and records, three-year file retention post-completion, and full indemnification and defense obligations by the contractor. Work product and intellectual property become the exclusive property of the State. Payment requires original invoices within 10 days of work completion.