DOT-HAR-K-26-05R Fence Repairs at Nawiliwli Harbor

Project No. DOT-HAR-K-26-05R is a solicitation by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation for fence repairs at Nawiliwili Harbor on the island of Kauai. This open-ended, as-needed contract involves furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment to replace existing chain link fences with new 9-gauge, zinc-coated, dark green PVC-coated fencing. The scope of work includes installing concrete footings, removing and disposing of old fencing, managing signage, and implementing best management practices and health and safety plans. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, and eligible bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A or Specialty Contractors C-32 license. The initial period of performance is twelve months from the Notice to Proceed, with options to extend for two additional twelve-month periods upon mutual agreement. Bids must be submitted via the HIePRO system, with the final deadline extended by Addendum No. 1 to September 17, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. HST. Payment is managed through purchase orders based on actual work performed using unit prices. Key requirements include a bid security of five percent of the base bid, the provision of performance and payment bonds, and compliance with Hawaii's prevailing wage laws and resident employment requirements, specifically maintaining a workforce of at least eighty percent Hawaii residents. A five percent preference is available for bidders participating in approved apprenticeship programs.