Specifications include, but are not limited to: Bids are solicited for the removal of feral ungulates (feral pigs, cattle, and sheep) from within the 2,000-acre Middle Shipman Unit at Hakalau Forest National Wildlife Refuge (Refuge). The desired result is for there to be 0 pigs, 0 cattle, and 0 sheep in the unit. Driving time is approximately 2 hours from Hilo to the unit, with the last 15 miles along unpaved Keanakolu Road. Based on current ungulate survey data (2022), it is estimated that at least 178 pigs will need to be removed from the Middle Shipman Unit over a two-year period to reach non-detectable levels (less than 1% fresh sign). Currently there is no evidence of cattle or sheep in the unit. Contractors are invited to offer a bid price-per-animal on the opportunistic dispatch of any cattle or sheep that might be encountered in the unit. Interested parties will offer bids on the following items: Feral Pig Control: Reduction to non-detectable levels (less than 1% fresh sign on ungulate surveys). Methodology can include trapping, stalking, snaring, sweeps, etc Opportunistic Dispatch: Price per head of any cattle or sheep encountered. Snare sets: Setting and checking 1800 snares throughout the unit. Must include a minimum annual snare check (below) but can include additional snare checks. Monthly Fence Inspection and Repair: 46,030 Linear Feet of hogwire fence, running through open, grassy areas and dense ʻōhiʻa-koa or ʻōhiʻa-hapu`u forest. Over the course of the project, the contractor will provide labor, materials, and equipment unless otherwise noted or agreed to by the refuge. The contractor will provide data (age/sex/#/location) and a photo of any animals captured during their work on the Refuge. Refuge goal is for maximum control/eradication within the 2,000-acre Middle Shipman Unit and the contractor must provide data that shows success. Refuge will carry-out ungulate surveys to confirm efforts are successful. The successful bidder will be awarded a State of Hawaii Purchase Order (PO) for ungulate removal projects.
