FY26 WAHIKULI PHASE 1 FUEL MITIGATION GRAZING FENCE INSTALLATION

The State of Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Wildlife Maui District, is soliciting quotes for the FY26 Wahikuli Phase 1 Fuel Mitigation Grazing Fence Installation project under solicitation number B26002502, with responses due by May 26, 2026. The work is scoped to the Maui District and involves the installation of grazing fences to support fuel mitigation efforts, with all costs including applicable taxes. Vendors must be Hawaii Contractor’s License (HCE) compliant to be considered. The contract is likely structured as a Firm Fixed-Price arrangement, though not explicitly stated, with payment contingent upon tax clearance, compliance with state statutes, and fund availability, requiring submission of original invoices without specification of an electronic invoicing platform. The place of performance is limited to Maui, and while no detailed technical specifications are included, performance must adhere to approved designs and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and pollution control requirements. Contractors are obligated to ensure all personnel are qualified and licensed, avoid conflicts of interest, protect Personally Identifiable Information, and immediately report hazardous substance releases or security breaches. Subcontracting or assignment requires prior written consent from the State, and all subcontractors must meet the same compliance standards, including tax clearance. The State retains the right to inspect work in progress and accept or reject deliverables, with final payment dependent on documentation proving compliance with HRS and HAR regulations. Clause provisions address changes, termination for convenience, confidentiality, patent indemnification, and cost adjustments, with any modification increasing payment by $25,000 or 10% requiring approval from the head of the purchasing agency. The contractor must obtain a General Excise Tax license and submit certificates of good standing and labor compliance prior to performance and final payment. Campaign contributions to state legislators are prohibited during contract term if funded by legislative appropriations, and contractors are held fully liable for personnel actions and patent infringement claims. There are no specific packaging, marking, or MIL-STD requirements listed, and no evaluation factors or award criteria are provided in the solicitation.