FLOOR REFINISHING AT AFOOK-CHINEN CIVIC AUDITORIUM FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, COUNTY OF HAWAI'I

The County of Hawai'i Department of Parks and Recreation is soliciting bids under IFB 27-0049 for the preparation and refinishing of the maple athletic court at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium. The project covers approximately 8,607 square feet and includes the mechanical removal of existing coatings and striping, structural sounding to remedy dead spots, and the restoration of athletic court markings to like-new condition. A critical component of the scope involves the refinishing of approximately 2,600 square feet of arsenic-containing building products, requiring strict adherence to federal, state, and local hazardous materials regulations, including HAZWOPER training, medical surveillance, and specific air monitoring and testing protocols. All sealer and finish products must be water-based and approved by the Maple Flooring Manufacturer's Association. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder who possesses a valid State of Hawai'i C-21 Flooring specialty classification and can provide proof of completing at least three similar athletic flooring projects. Bids must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement System by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 pm HST. The selected contractor must complete all services within 14 consecutive calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. Key compliance requirements include Hawaii Compliance Express certification for awards over 2,500 dollars, a current tax clearance certificate, and the submission of Safety Data Sheets for all chemicals used. Liquidated damages for delay or nonperformance are set at 150 dollars per calendar day.