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: 1. Feral Pig Control: Reduction to non-detectable Methodology can include trapping, stalking, snaring, sweeps, etc 2. Opportunistic Dispatch: Price per head of any cattle or sheep encountered. 3. Snare sets: Setting and checking 1800 snares throughout the unit. Must include a minimum annual snare check (below) but can include additional snare checks. Access: The Middle Shipman unit at Hakalau Forest NWR can be accessed by Middle Road, the main internal road that runs parallel to Keanakolu Road. There are a few short jeep trails that provide limited access to the interior of this Unit, which is enclosed by 46,030 LF of hogwire fence. The entire west boundary of this Unit can be accessed via the Fire Break which can be driven. Most of the access is by foot, however, via the north and south boundary fences and six flagged transects that run mauka-makai through the Unit. The bottom/east fence line is accessed via Pedro Road or Pua Akala Road at either end, but the fenceline itself cannot be driven. Snare Deployment/Maintenance: There are 1,800 snares currently active within the unit. Snare deployment, flagging, trails, and maintenance will be done using Refuge Standards. Feral Pig Population Estimates: Based on curent ungulate survey data (2022), it is estimated that 178 pigs will need to be removed from the Middle Shipman Unit to reach non-detectable levels. Terrain: The Middle Shipman Unit extends from the upper elevations of the Refuge at 6,600 feet to the mid-elevations of the Refuge at 5,300 feet. The terrain is rolling with gentle to steep slopes and is bisected with numerous gulches, stream beds and channels. The substrate is mostly deep soil with a few rocky outcroppings. Rainfall is high (about 90 inches in upper elevations with more in the lower elevations) so muddy and marshy areas are common. Vegetation at the upper s
