Permitted captive care of ‘anianiau

The State of Hawaii is seeking a vendor to provide permitted captive care of ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults. The vendor will be responsible for procuring supplies, setting up temporary facilities, capturing and collecting eggs, providing care and transportation, and keeping records. The project is expected to last from October 2025 to December 31, 2027. The vendor must have a permitted facility with dedicated staff, mosquito-proof aviaries, and capacity for at least 45 birds. The deliverables include a detailed report of all ‘anianiau cared for and a summary of materials procured and cost. • Procure supplies needed to care for ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults • Set up temporary facilities to care for ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults • Assist in capture of adult ‘anianiau and collection of eggs from nests • Provide KFBRP field crew egg handling training and instructions for Kaua’i egg care • Care of ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults in a temporary facility on Kaua’i until onward transportation to permitted facility is arranged • Schedule, arrange, and coordinate logistics for said transport with partners • Assist with transport of ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults from the field to the temporary facility • Transport ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults from the temporary facility to the airport on Kaua’i and on to permitted facility as needed • Keep records of weights, sizes, behavior, development/candling eggs, etc. of ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults at the temporary facility and at permitted facility as needed for a write up of husbandry techniques • Produce a comprehensive report of all activities and results regarding care of ‘anianiau eggs, nestlings, and adults in a temporary facility