Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B26002297

Furnishing and Delivery of 6,450 Native Hawaiian Plants for Kahoʻolawe Island Restoration

This opportunity seeks suppliers to provide and deliver 6,450 native Hawaiian plants for ecological restoration on Kahoʻolawe Island, managed by the State of Hawaii's Department of Land & Natural Resources, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC). - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii, Department of Land & Natural Resources, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) - Products Requested: - 6,450 native Hawaiian plants, including species such as Achyranthes splendens, Cenchrus agrimonioides, Erythrina sandwicensis, Dodonaea viscosa, and others - Plants must be grown in certified nurseries from seeds or cuttings sourced from Maui, Lanaʻi, Molokaʻi, or Kahoʻolawe (provided by KIRC) - All plants must be delivered in 1.5 x 5.5 inch dibble tubes (e.g., Steuwe & Sons SC7R Cone-tainers) - Plants must be grown in sterile medium, free of nematodes and alien organisms, and hardened off before delivery - Height requirement: 21cm to 31.5cm - Strict health and quality standards apply; plants will be inspected upon delivery - Delivery & Place of Performance: - Delivery to KIRC Kihei Boat House, 2780 South Kihei Road, Kihei, Maui, HI 96753 - Monthly deliveries of approximately 1,075 plants during the wet season - Unique Requirements: - Emphasis on preventing introduction of alien organisms and preserving unique gene pools - Compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and state certifications - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to qualified suppliers meeting all requirements - NAICS Codes: 424930 (Nursery Stock), 444240 (Outdoor Power Equipment Stores), 111421 (Nursery and Tree Production)

Description

This solicitation seeks bids to furnish and deliver a total of 6,450 Native Hawaiian plants to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) for a one-year restoration project in the Lua o Kealialalo Wetland on Kahoʻolawe Island. The delivery period is from May 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. The plants must meet specific nursery and delivery standards to support the restoration efforts. The work will be performed on Maui island, and the solicitation includes detailed specifications and conditions for vendors.

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