CK1627-33 TAXILANE T1 EXTENSION, LIHUE AIRPORT, LIHUE

The contract pertains to the construction of new taxiway and apron pavements at Lihue Airport on Kauai, Hawaii, under solicitation number B26002637, issued by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division. Work includes the installation of new asphalt pavements, removal and replacement of existing airfield lighting infrastructure such as handholes and conduits, and the installation of new electrical duct banks and cabling in accordance with FAA specifications including L-110, L-115, AC 150/5345-7, and NFPA-70. The contract integrates additive alternates for soil disposal—solid waste transport at $200,000 and hazardous waste disposal at $400,000—and requires compliance with ASTM and MIL-PRF standards for sealants, insulation, and pavement materials. All materials must be delivered in sealed, properly labeled containers with batch numbers and safe heating temperatures, and installations must occur under dry, controlled conditions to ensure curing and performance. Quality control is the contractor’s responsibility, with acceptance contingent on independent government verification using ASTM standards such as D3665, D3203, and D5361 for asphalt density, air voids, and joint integrity, with strict tolerances of 2%–5% air voids and 94% compaction for mat density. The project requires full compliance with HRS Chapter 103B, mandating that at least 80% of the workforce be Hawaii residents, with certified payroll records retained for four years. Contractors must also participate in a registered apprenticeship program if indicated in their bid and submit associated certification forms. All personnel working in airside areas must obtain security clearance through background investigations conducted by the Airports Division, and a designated Contractor Security Officer must be appointed to ensure adherence to airport protocols including continuous radio communication, escort requirements in movement areas, and strict adherence to runway and taxiway closure guidelines with specific lighting and barricade standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via HlePRO in PDF format by June 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. HST, with no hard copies accepted. Payment is structured as lump sum or allowance items with no unit pricing provided for most line items, and no formal contract type, funding codes, or invoicing system details are specified. While the total contract value cannot be determined due to incomplete pricing data