Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P27000157

OHA Seeks Stewardship Services for Kūkaniloko Birthstones Site on Oahu

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), a semi-autonomous public agency of the State of Hawaii, is seeking qualified entities to provide comprehensive stewardship services for the Kūkaniloko Birthstones site and its surrounding area in Wahiawā, Oahu. - Government Buyer: - Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), State of Hawaii - Procurement Services Program - Scope of Services: - Management of site access and grounds maintenance for approximately 400 meters in diameter, including the traditional Hawaiian hale and associated grounds - Implementation of cultural programming and educational outreach - Development and execution of a stewardship plan aligned with OHA's values - Landscape consulting, arborist services, and forest management planning - Nonresidential and public property management - Operation of motorized equipment (with approval), safety and risk management, and regular reporting - Vendor Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in cultural programming, land stewardship, and community engagement - Compliance with Hawaii state procurement laws and regulations - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Collaboration on projects, maintenance of traditional structures, and adherence to OHA's stewardship values - Contract price adjustments are limited; extensions are contingent on funding and satisfactory performance - Contract Term: - Initial term of up to 24 months, with possible extensions up to a total of 60 months

Description

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is accepting proposals from qualified entities to update its stewardship contract for the Kūkaniloko Birthstones site and surrounding area (approximately 400 meters in diameter centered on the Birthstones, inclusive of the traditional Hawaiian hale and associated grounds). The contract involves managing access, maintaining the grounds, and implementing cultural programming. Proposals must be submitted through the HIePRO website by September 1, 2026, at 2:00 PM HST. The contract is intended to support the stewardship and cultural preservation of this significant site on Oahu.

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