Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002356
Hawaii DOFAW Acoustic Bat Monitoring Support Services for Maui
Posted
April 13, 2026
Respond By
April 20, 2026
Identifier
Q26002356
NAICS
541690
This opportunity involves supporting the Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) in Maui with acoustic bat monitoring services focused on the Hawaiian hoary bat. - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii, Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW), Maui District - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Acoustic detectors referenced: SM4 units (manufactured by Wildlife Acoustics) - Data analysis software: Kaleidoscope Pro (Wildlife Acoustics) or equivalent - Products/Services Requested: - Virtual training for DOFAW staff on deployment, maintenance, and data management of SM4 acoustic detectors - Quarterly data management and analysis for up to six detectors, including processing up to 20,000 WAV files per detector per year - Use of Kaleidoscope Pro or similar software for noise filtering, bat pass classification, and detector function feedback - Preparation of an annual report summarizing bat activity metrics (bat pass abundance and feeding buzz metrics by season) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All-inclusive pricing (materials, labor, equipment, transportation, taxes) - Quarterly reviews and annual reporting - Additional services require prior approval and budget amendment - Compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and submission via HIePRO portal - Contract is time and materials, not-to-exceed, with potential for change orders
Description
The State of Hawaii's Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife in Maui is soliciting quotes for Acoustic Bat Monitoring Support Services. The scope includes training DOFAW staff on acoustic detector deployment and maintenance, managing and analyzing acoustic bat data, and providing quarterly feedback and an annual report on bat activity. The contract requires all-inclusive pricing covering materials, labor, equipment, transportation, and tax, and vendors must be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE).