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Q26001410 Satellite transmitters for Hawaiian Goose.

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q26001410version:    03
Status
Awarded
Department
Land & Natural Resources
Division
Forestry and Wildlife
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Goods and Services
Release Date
12/24/2025
Amendment Date & Time
01/12/2026 12:00 PM
Amendment Reason
amend product specifications amend quantity Add "data plan 2" line item
Offer Due Date & Time
01/15/2026 05:00 PM
Description
The Department is seeking quotes for backpack-style avian transmitters for use on Hawaiian Goose (nēnē) to support monitoring and tracking in remote areas. Transmitters must provide high-precision GPS location data via satellite technology and include an accelerometer and a mortality indicator. An optional radio telemetry add-on for fine-scale location and bird recovery is preferred. Solar-powered transmitters are strongly preferred. The total transmitter weight, including all components and attachments, must not exceed 40 grams.

The Department is seeking quotes for individual items, with an estimated 12 transmitters and tags to be purchased.

Price must include all associated fees – delivery, tax, shipping, etc. We cannot accept international orders due to potential customs issues.

Delivery Location: DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife, 1151 Punchbowl St, Rm 325, Honolulu, HI 96813.
Contact Person
Misaki, Jason
Email
jason.c.misaki@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-295-5896
General Comments
Procurement Officer
David G. Smith
Attachments
AG-008 103D General Conditions (1.10.23).pdf

Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related to this Solicitation), to: Misaki, Jason.

Q26001410 Satellite transmitters for Hawaiian Goose.

Line Items
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Title
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Commodity Code
 
Code Table
General
Quantity
12
Unit of Measure
EACH
Title
GPS Transmitter
Description
Transmitter must be compact – "Similar to a CTT Technology Blū series tag (0.06g-0.2g)"
o Backpack style to allow loop harness attachment
o Precise GPS location
o Accelerometer information
Attachments

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Code Table
General
Quantity
12
Unit of Measure
EACH
Title
Radio transmitter add-on
Description
"Similar to a CTT Technology Blū series tag (0.06g-0.2g)"
Attachments

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Code Table
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
YEAR
Title
Data plan 1
Description
Annual data plan cost for each transmitter for ES-500
Attachments

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Code Table
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
YEAR
Title
Data Plan 2
Description
Data Plan for the Blu series type tag.
Attachments

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Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related to this Solicitation), to: Misaki, Jason.

Q26001410 Satellite transmitters for Hawaiian Goose.

Instructions
  • 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.
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  • COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION: Vendors are required to be compliant with all appropriate state and federal statutes. Proof of compliance is required through HCE or via paper documentation.
  • VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.
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