Public Display Award
- Award Title
- Biological Monitoring and Predator Control - Oahu Elepaio
- Award Description
- Biological Monitoring and Predator Control - Oahu Elepaio
- Date of Notice of Award
- 01/22/2026
- Solicitation Number
- Q26001508
- Contract Number
- C63119
- Basis of Award
- Adequate Competition
- Contract Start Date
- 03/01/2026
- End Date / Delivery Date
- 12/31/2026
- Awardee
- Pacific Rim Conservation Inc
- Method of Procurement
- Small Purchase (RFQ)
- Department
- Land & Natural Resources
- Original Award Amount
- $40,000.00
- Current Award Amount
- $40,000.00
- General Comments
- Contact Person
- Jason Misaki
- jason.c.misaki@hawaii.gov
- Phone
- 808-295-5896
Line Item Number
Line Item Title
Line Item Comments
Attachments
| Commodity Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 541690 | Biological consulting services |
- Award By
- Unit Price and Quantity
- Quantity
- 1
- Unit of Measure
- JOB
- Unit of Measure
- JOB
- Price per Unit
- $40,000.00
- Total Price
- $40,000.00
- Title
- Biological Monitoring and Predator Control -
- Description
- Description of Services
Approximate time frame: January 2026 to August 2026
Elepaio Monitoring and Predator Control
• Rat control in 40-45 already established and previously controlled Elepaio territories in the Honolulu Forest Reserve, Wailupe Section.
a. Rat control method must be capable of continuous take over the period of deployment using repeater type traps. All predator control activities must follow Federal and State regulations. Control shall be limited to rats/mice only; methods used must be determined to have little or no incidental take.
• Monitoring Elepaio populations, including:
a. Territory occupancy
b. Nest Searches to determine success,
c. Capturing and banding Elepaio and reading/recording color bands. Must have proper banding/capture permits from the USFWS and DLNR.
• Perform comprehensive survival analysis using mark-recapture methods for publication in scientific journals.
• Produce a comprehensive report of all activities and results regarding predator control.
• Produce report of nesting effort and success of resident Elepaio pairs
Deliverables
1. Distribution, nesting, and survival reports based on data collected during monitoring period.
2. A detailed report of predator control activities listing specifically method. Report should include estimated or confirmed take, trap deployment days, number of traps, locations, and other relevant information
3. Shapefile of locations/territories in ArcGIS format
Special Conditions
a. The report shall be submitted by August 31, 2026
b. Vendor must be HCE compliant to receive any payments
c. The bid submitted shall include all applicable fees, taxes, or any other costs associated with this project.
d. If requested, the vendor shall submit any permits, licenses, or documentation authorizing work with Elepaio in the Honolulu Watershed Forest Reserve and the resumes of any employee assigned to this project to demonstrate relevant experience in carrying out the project objectives.
- Solicitation Attachment
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- Contract Original Start Date:
- 03/01/2026
- Contract Original End Date / Delivery Date:
- 12/31/2026
- Reason for Amendment:
- Update contract/PO #:
C63119 - Original Award Amount:
- $40,000.00
- Amount of Amendment:
- $.00
| Line Item # | Award By | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price Per Unit | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit Price and Quantity | 1 | JOB | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 |
- Total Amount Awarded:
- $40,000.00
- Contract Original Start Date:
- 02/01/2026
- Contract Original End Date / Delivery Date:
- 12/31/2026
- Amendment Start Date:
- 03/01/2026
- Amendment End Date / Delivery Date:
- 12/31/2026
- Reason for Amendment:
- change contract start date
- Original Award Amount:
- $40,000.00
- Amount of Amendment:
- $.00
| Line Item # | Award By | Quantity | Unit of Measure | Price Per Unit | Total Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unit Price and Quantity | 1 | JOB | $40,000.00 | $40,000.00 |
- Total Amount Awarded:
- $40,000.00
- TRANSACTION FEES: The awarded vendor shall pay a transaction fee of 0.75% (.0075) of the award, not to exceed $5,000 for each award. This transaction fee shall be based on the original award amount and the awarded vendor shall be responsible for payment of the fee to Tyler Hawaii, the vendor administering the HIePRO. Payment must be made to Tyler Hawaii within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. The invoice is generated based on the date the award is posted.
- HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu and Maui.
- ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.