AFRC Hatchery Building Fan and Wall Improvements

The State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Aquatic Resources, is soliciting bids for fan and wall improvements to the greenhouse Hatchery Building at the Anuenue Fisheries Research Center on Oahu. The scope of work includes replacing six exhaust fans with weatherproof, rust-proof Schaefer 52 inch fiberglass models or equivalents, replacing the Northwest wall with Agratech rollup walls, and replacing approximately 4,875 square feet of FRP siding with Dynaglass corrugated polycarbonate. The contractor is also responsible for all related structural and cosmetic repairs and the disposal of construction waste. This is an Invitation for Bids (IFB) where the award will be granted to the lowest responsive and compliant offeror based on a fixed, all-inclusive price. The period of performance is eight months, beginning approximately January 2027 with a target completion date of August 31, 2027, and a possible three-month no-cost extension. Key requirements include a construction performance and payment bond for 100 percent of the contract price, a five-year guarantee against defects and corrosion, and adherence to Hawaii Prevailing Wage rules. Contractors must be compliant with State Rules and Regulations via Hawai‘i Compliance Express and provide necessary tax clearances and labor certifications.