HWY-OM-2027-47 Sign Replacement at Various Locations, Oahu

This contract is an open-end, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity agreement under solicitation number B27000121 issued by the Hawaii Department of Transportation for the replacement, repair, and maintenance of roadway signs across Oahu on an as-needed basis over a 24-month period. Work includes the full scope of sign installation, removal, graffiti cleaning, structural straightening, and salvage operations, with all tasks performed in compliance with state specifications, including adherence to ASTM standards for retroreflective sheeting and aluminum substrates, and mandatory anti-graffiti coatings. Contract performance is governed by strict environmental and biosecurity protocols, requiring vehicle decontamination to prevent invasive species spread and inspection certification before work begins. Pricing is structured with flat-rate line items for various sign types and services, but only six line items have defined values totaling $200,000 for invasive species management and endangered species protection, with no unit or extended pricing provided for other over 40 sign-related CLINs, indicating the contract operates on a requirements basis without guaranteed volume. Award will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, with a 5% price preference extended to contractors participating in approved apprenticeship programs. Compliance with state-specific requirements is mandatory, including maintaining a commercial office on Oahu, employing at least 80% Hawaii residents, and submitting detailed subcontractor disclosures. Bidders must provide bid security of 5% of the total bid amount and post performance and labor/payment bonds totaling $55,000 per area, renewable and adjustable if work orders exceed original bond values. Failure to comply with reporting obligations, such as monthly apprenticeship certifications or in-state labor documentation, can trigger payment withholdings or contract termination. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the HlePRO portal before the August 15, 2026 deadline, with no hard copies accepted, and addenda will become binding contract terms. The Department reserves the right to cancel the award prior to execution without liability.