FERAL ANIMAL REMOVAL

The Hawaii State Department of Health is seeking a contractor to remove feral chickens, roosters, pigs, and boars from the Hawaii State Hospital grounds on Oahu to support infection control and ensure the safety of patients and staff. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary bait and feed, performing daily checks and removals of captured animals, and repairing any property damage caused during the process. All services must be conducted in compliance with Hawaii animal cruelty laws and Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources mandates. The period of performance is limited to twelve months, with work scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. Contractors must provide a service schedule for approval at least two weeks prior to the start of work and adhere to strict site conduct rules, including a mandatory dress code and a total ban on smoking and the use of electronics. Administrative requirements include the submission of original invoices for payment, which are subject to the availability of funds and require tax clearances from the State of Hawaii and the IRS for final payment. To be eligible, offerors must provide a General and Auto Liability Insurance Form and Offer Form OF-1 via the HIePRO portal, and must maintain a general excise tax license and a current certificate of compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations.