Wildlife Care and Rehabilitation - Kauai 2026

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is seeking a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive wildlife care and rehabilitation services specifically for native wildlife on the Island of Kauai from December 2025 to December 2026. The contract requires a vendor with at least 10 years of demonstrated rehabilitation experience with Hawaii's endangered and migratory species, including expertise in handling species such as the Hawaiian bat, Wedge-tailed shearwater, Laysan albatross, and White-tailed tropicbird. The selected contractor must maintain appropriate facilities, provide year-round rehabilitation services, and be prepared to submit all necessary permits, licenses, and employee credentials for verification. Key deliverables include providing rehabilitation facilities, utilities, and wildlife services, as well as conducting educational outreach in coordination with DLNR. The vendor must produce an annual report detailing rehabilitation efforts and outcomes by December 31, 2026, and must be HCE compliant to receive payments. The solicitation was posted on September 15, 2025, with proposals due by September 22, 2025, and interested parties can contact Afsheen Siddiqi at afsheen.a.siddiqi@hawaii.gov for additional specifications.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must possess all necessary MBTA and State of Hawaii permits and be prepared to integrate with existing wildlife conservation infrastructure on Kauai. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the contract suggests a significant investment in wildlife rehabilitation services. The contract requires comprehensive capabilities including facility management, veterinary care, species-specific rehabilitation protocols, and public education components. Compliance with the State of Hawaii's AG-008 103D General Conditions will be mandatory, which includes provisions for tax responsibilities, insurance, licensing, and detailed contractual obligations. Prospective vendors must demonstrate not only technical expertise in wildlife rehabilitation but also the administrative and operational capacity to meet the state's rigorous contractual requirements.