General Structural Engineering Services, Statewide

The Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), Design Branch, is soliciting qualified consultants to provide general structural engineering services statewide under Project No. HWY-DB-SE25-03. This solicitation aims to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for a five-year term with a not-to-exceed budget of $5,000,000. The awarded contractor will perform a range of services supporting both federal-aid and state-funded transportation projects, including the preparation of construction plans, specifications, and estimates; development of preliminary plans and bridge selection reports; structural support such as review of Requests for Information (RFIs), change orders, and shop drawings; and conducting bridge inspections compliant with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). Work will be assigned on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed minimum volume. Completion of all tasks must align with applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards, including those set by AASHTO and HDOT policies. The procurement process emphasizes robust compliance with civil rights and the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program as prescribed under 49 CFR Part 26, although HDOT currently suspends race-conscious DBE measures pending reevaluation. Offerors must demonstrate Good Faith Efforts (GFE) toward DBE participation, with comprehensive documentation of outreach, solicitation, negotiations, and justifications for subcontractor selections. Proposals will be evaluated qualitatively based on experience, capacity, past performance, innovative methods, and adherence to DBE participation goals, with the contract awarded using a trade-off methodology that balances cost with demonstrated DBE efforts. Key contract clauses address project management requirements, specifying the approval and qualifications necessary for key personnel replacements, insurance coverages with the State named as additional insured, confidentiality and data security obligations, and strict adherence to tax clearance and compliance certifications before contract execution and modifications. Proposals must be submitted by January 9, 2026, in PDF format, with supporting documentation including proof of insurance and bidder registration. Contract administration includes stringent reporting and audit access provisions, with HDOT retaining oversight for inspection, acceptance, and enforcement of DBE program compliance throughout the contract term.