TREE TRIMMING & REMOVAL FOR KONA IMIN CENTER SAFETY PROJECT

The County of Hawai'i, through the Parks and Recreation Parks Maintenance Division, is soliciting bids for the Kona Imin Center Safety Project, specifically for tree trimming and removal services. This solicitation, identified as IFB 27-0015, requires all bids to be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement Portal by August 14, 2026. The project scope encompasses all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the trimming and removal tasks within 30 consecutive days from the commencement date. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, granted to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror. Contractors must hold a valid State of Hawai'i C-27 or C-27b specialty license and employ or contract with an ISA Certified Arborist. Essential requirements include providing proof of tax clearance via Hawai'i Compliance Express, maintaining insurance with the County named as an additional insured, and submitting a bid security of at least 5 percent of the offered amount. Performance will be monitored through daily and final inspections conducted by the Officer-In-Charge at the project site. The contract includes various surety bonds for performance and payment, as detailed in Exhibits A through J, and requires compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding workers' compensation and wage conditions for procurements exceeding 25,000 dollars.