Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project - FY26

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is seeking qualified vendors to support the Koa Wilt Resistant Seed Orchard Project for fiscal year 2026 under solicitation number Q26002842, which was posted on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by May 20, 2026. The work is statewide in Hawaii and involves establishing and maintaining a seed orchard focused on producing koa trees resistant to wilt disease, with all details outlined in Attachment 1, which defines the scope of work and vendor requirements. Vendors must be Hawaii Certification of Compliance (HCE) compliant and hold a valid general excise tax license and tax clearance certificates from both the State of Hawaii and the IRS, with final payment contingent upon current tax compliance. All transportation costs and applicable Oahu Island General Excise Tax must be included in quotations. The contract requires the vendor to operate as an independent contractor with full responsibility for compliance with state laws and regulations including HAR Chapters 3-122, 3-123, 3-126, and HRS sections 237-9 and 103D-310, as well as obtaining all necessary permits and licenses. Subcontracting or assignment requires prior written consent from the state, and approved subcontractors must also meet the same tax compliance standards. The vendor must safeguard personal information including SSNs and financial data under strict confidentiality protocols and report any breaches immediately. The state retains inspection rights and authority to accept or reject deliverables based on generally accepted standards in the field and adherence to applicable federal, state, and county laws. There is no stated contract value, payment office details, invoicing method, or defined delivery schedule provided; the contract type remains unspecified, and no evaluation factors, socioeconomic set-asides, or UEI/CAGE requirements are included. The primary point of contact for procurement matters is Rick Lau, with technical inquiries directed to Robert D. Hauff.