Gravesite Restoration for East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2

The contract seeks to restore gravesites at the East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery No. 2 through headstone raising, realignment, cleaning, grading, and turf installation of disturbed areas. This state-funded effort, issued by the Department of Defense through the State of Hawaii, is solicited under B27000024 with a response deadline of August 13, 2026. The work requires full compliance with industry standards such as ASTM, ANSI, SSCPC, and AAMA, covering material handling, preservation, and labeling of all components including temporary grave markers and floral vases. Labels must be water-resistant, fade-resistant, non-damaging, and include the veteran’s name, rank, date of birth, date of death, and other identifying details. The contract is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, evaluating responsiveness, responsibility, budget compliance, statutory preferences under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D, and adjusted bid price without trade-offs for technical superiority. Performance begins upon Notice to Proceed and concludes with Project Acceptance after successful final inspection and punch list resolution. All work must be performed on-site at the cemetery, with materials and completed work remaining the contractor’s responsibility until formal acceptance. The contractor must conduct at least 20% of the work in-house, maintain a written safety program if the bid exceeds $100,000, register as compliant on Hawaii Compliance Express, and ensure all subcontractors meet the same compliance criteria if the contract exceeds $500,000. Political contributions to state or county officials are prohibited during contract performance if funded by legislative appropriations. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the HlePRO portal by 2:00 p.m. HST on August 4, 2026, with all required certifications, legal documents, and tax clearances intact and legible. Payment processing requires monthly progress reports, force account statements, and approved payment applications, with final invoices tied to vendor compliance status. The Contracting Officer’s Representative is Weyland K. Bailey of the HIENG-DR office in Honolulu, while the Contracting Officer’s identity is not disclosed. No federal FAR clauses apply; this is a state-led procurement governed by Hawaii-specific statutes and procedures.