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Q26002743 Vessel Transportation Services - Kure Atoll

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q26002743
Status
Cancelled
Canceled Reason
solicitation needs to be amended
Department
Land & Natural Resources
Division
Forestry and Wildlife
Canceled Date
05/13/2026 07:14 AM
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Oahu
Category
Services
Release Date
05/08/2026
Offer Due Date & Time
05/12/2026 02:00 PM
Description
Vessel Transportation Services in the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument (PMNM). Bid specifications for prospective Vendors

The vendor will provide transportation services for the Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Forestry and Wildlife’s Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary field camp that includes: (a) transport of biological field staff (b) delivery of field supplies including but not limited to food, fuel and medical supplies (c) removal of domestic waste created by field crew and (e) other related tasks necessary to support Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary such as removal of marine debris when possible. These services support the Department’s mission to manage the natural resources of Kure Atoll Wildlife Sanctuary.

Services requested

1. Transportation and berthing of personnel between Kure and Honolulu and Honolulu and Kure. Transportation for cargo from Honolulu to Kure and Kure to Honolulu
a. Passenger rate person/per day
b. Price to charter ship/per day

Vendor Requirements:
• Bunk and dining space for up to 9 persons
• 7M Rigid-Hull Inflatable Boats or 9M LCM with GPS units equipped with waypoints and tracks for transport of personnel and cargo to and from remote atolls.
• 10,000lb lift capable crane
• 20’ open top container for cargo
• Vessel operations must be up to date with Federal and State regulations regarding, safety inspections, insurance and vessel registration.
• Must maintain a pest free vessel and have up to date hull, ballast water, rodent and pest inspections. Rodent line-guards on mooring lines are required at all times at every dock including Midway Atoll. Must follow all PMNM Best Management Practices.
• Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) is required by PMNM.
• Vessel must obtain necessary permits, licenses and other documents for travel in the PMNM, and any other compliance or permit requirements for accessing the Monument. The permits and documents are issued by PMNM Board (SOH, NOAA, OHA, USFWS)
Contact Person
Misaki, Jason
Email
jason.c.misaki@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-295-5896
General Comments
Procurement Officer
David G. Smith
Attachments

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.

Q26002743 Vessel Transportation Services - Kure Atoll

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Title
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Commodity Code
 

1
Passenger Rate, person/day
1
EACH
483112 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
483112 Ship chartering with crew, deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Title
Passenger Rate, person/day
Description
Passenger Rate, person/day
Attachments

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2
Ship Charter, per day
1
DAY
483112, 483112 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
483112 Passenger transportation, deep sea, to or from foreign ports
483112 Ship chartering with crew, deep sea passenger transportation to or from foreign ports
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
DAY
Title
Ship Charter, per day
Description
Ship Charter, per day
Attachments

Print

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.

Q26002743 Vessel Transportation Services - Kure Atoll

Instructions
  • 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 Oahu, Kauai , Hawaii, 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.
  • 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.
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  • 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.
  • VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.
  • RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
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