Furnish and Delivery of One (1) 6' Tall Elevated Lifeguard Tower

The County of Maui Department of Fire and Public Safety Ocean Safety Division is soliciting sealed electronic bids under IFB 26-27/P-44 for the furnishing and delivery of one 6-foot tall elevated lifeguard tower for Kanaha Beach Park Tower 10A. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the net total outright purchase price. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Public Purchase System by 2:00 p.m. HST on September 10, 2026. The successful vendor must provide a digital set of shop drawings within ten business days of the Notice to Proceed, with a maximum construction and delivery period of 270 calendar days. Payment will be made in full upon delivery and satisfactory inspection at the Ocean Safety Division in Kahului, Hawaii. The tower must be constructed from lightweight, corrosion-resistant materials such as fiberglass, marine-grade aluminum, or stainless steel and designed for relocation via skids. Key specifications include a minimum cabin size of 6 by 12 feet with a yellow exterior and white interior, a minimum deck size of 12 by 19 feet, and a maximum deck height of 8 feet. The unit must feature a vented, insulated roof, two sets of stairs with railings, tinted shatter-proof windows providing a 180-degree field of view, and a dedicated rescue board storage area. Bidders must include manufacturer warranty terms with their submission and provide a Tax Clearance Certificate, DLIR Certificate of Compliance, and a DCCA Certificate of Good Standing. Corporate bidders are further required to provide a corporate seal and a corporate resolution authorizing the bid submission.