Description
The State of Hawaii’s Department of Land & Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to install and maintain feral pig snares across the 2,000‑acre Nā Manu Unit in the Kaʻū Forest Reserve. The contractor will set approximately 2,400 stainless‑steel snares in groups of five to ten, record precise GPS locations, and conduct follow‑up checks (funding permitting) for up to two years. Access to the remote site is only via helicopter, requiring experience with aerial logistics, remote‑area field camps, and compliance with strict biosecurity, insurance, and state‑wide regulatory requirements. The contract’s initial snare‑setting phase must be completed within nine months, with bi‑annual monitoring thereafter, and may be extended up to six additional years. • 2,400 snares to be set, supplied by DOFAW • Contractor provides GPS devices, transport, and field personnel • Helicopter access only; four field camps/LZs provided • Required insurance: $2 M CGL, $1 M each for BI/PD, plus additional coverage • Must submit compliance documentation via HCE or paper certificates • Award based on lowest responsive, responsible bid; deadline 11/18/2026 2 PM