Coconut and Palm Tree Trimming

The State of Hawaii is seeking a contractor to provide coconut and palm tree trimming services at various state facilities on the island of Oahu. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and transportation to perform all operations in connection with furnishing coconut and other palm tree trimming services. The contract period is expected to be from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. The contractor will be required to trim coconut and other palm trees three times during the contract period. • The contractor must be certified by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) and have at least five years of experience as a certified arborist. • The contractor must use recognized arboricultural practices in trimming the palm trees. • The contractor must remove all excessive, dead, dry, dying fronds, and flowers and fruits at any stage of growth. • The contractor must dispose of all trimmings and debris the same day the trimming was done. • The contractor must be aware of white terns nesting in palm trees to be trimmed and take necessary precautions to avoid disturbing the nests. • The contractor must be aware of coconut rhinoceros beetles and take necessary precautions to contain and dispose of infested trimmings and debris.