Treating Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, is soliciting a contractor to assess the potential for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease transmission to Hawaiian coral species and evaluate the effectiveness of established treatments in halting the disease. This statewide effort in Hawaii is managed under solicitation number Q27000288, with a response deadline of September 10, 2026. The project is governed by the AG-008 103D General Conditions, which establish the legal framework for the relationship between the State of Hawaii and the contractor as an independent contractor. Key contractual requirements include strict adherence to Hawaii state laws, including the submission of tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the IRS, as well as certificates of good standing from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The contractor must ensure all personnel are fully qualified and compliant with professional accreditation standards. Additionally, the contract mandates strict confidentiality regarding personally identifiable information, prohibits unauthorized subcontracting without written consent, and requires compliance with campaign contribution restrictions under HRS 11-355. The State maintains the right to inspect work in progress, and final acceptance is determined by the Agency Procurement Officer.