Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B27000131

Scientific and Technical Support Services for Hawaiian Land Snail Feeding Ecology Research

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (State of Hawaii), is seeking a contractor to support research on the feeding ecology of endangered Hawaiian land snails. - Government Buyer: - Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife (Hawaii) - Contact: David Sischo - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a scientific services procurement - Products/Services Requested: - Scientific and technical support services for research on Hawaiian land snail feeding ecology - Up to 1,300 labor hours - Services include: - Scientific consultation in gastropod biology, ecology, taxonomy, and genomics - Review and refinement of experimental designs and methodologies - Participation in field surveys and biological sample collection (Maui Nui and Hawaii Island) - Data analysis of ecological, genomic, and microbial datasets - Preparation of technical reports and publications - Coordination with project partners, including attendance at a grant meeting in California - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must demonstrate expertise in Hawaiian terrestrial gastropod biology, genomics, and microbial ecology - No indirect costs allowed due to grant restrictions - All expenses and taxes must be included in the bid - Compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) is required - Maximum of 1,300 labor hours for the contract period - Fieldwork and travel to specific Hawaiian islands and California are required

Description

The Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, is soliciting bids for scientific and technical support services related to Hawaiian land snail feeding ecology research. The work involves providing expertise in gastropod biology, ecology, taxonomy, genomics, and microbial ecology, including field research, data analysis, and coordination with project partners. The contract period is from August 25, 2026, to April 30, 2027, and includes participation in field expeditions and preparation of technical reports. Vendors must be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express and all related expenses and taxes must be included in the total price.

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