Guardrails and Gates

The contract is for the installation of guardrails and cattle gates at Wailuku River State Park near Rainbow Falls in Hilo, Hawaii, under Solicitation Number B26002781, issued by the Hawaii Department of Land & Natural Resources. The solicitation was posted on May 8, 2026, with a response deadline of May 29, 2026, and is being conducted through the Hawaii State e-Procurement System (HIePRO), with all proposals required to be submitted electronically by 4:00 PM on May 27, 2026. The estimated contract value is $245,000, and the award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the lowest responsible bid that meets all mandatory compliance criteria will be selected without trade-offs between price and technical merit. Bidders must hold valid State of Hawaii business registration, tax clearance, and labor compliance certifications, including a Certificate of Good Standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, a Tax Clearance Certificate from the Department of Taxation, and a Certificate of Compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. Additionally, contractors must have a current General Excise Tax License and comply with state-specific safety requirements, including submitting a written safety and health plan if the contract exceeds $100,000 and ensuring on-site access to first aid resources. Performance is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, including HRS Chapter 396 on occupational safety, HAR Chapters 3-122, 3-123, and 3-126, and the General Conditions dated October 1994. The work must be performed at the project site, with final acceptance occurring upon departmental certification after inspection. Contractors are required to submit shop drawings, material samples, and as-built documentation, and must assume full responsibility for all labor, safety, and quality standards throughout performance. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written consent, and at least 20% of the contract value must be performed by the prime contractor’s own workforce. Insurance obligations, indemnification, and audit rights are stipulated, with the State retaining the authority to terminate the contract for convenience or cause. Change orders are permitted for modifications to drawings, delivery methods, or locations, with price adjustments triggered only if changes increase costs by at least $25,000 and 10% or more. The contract includes provisions