Kealia Forest Reserve Road Maintenance

The contract involves road maintenance work at the Kealia Forest Reserve located in Kauai, Hawaii, with a solicitation number B26001609. The work scope includes repair and clearing activities with payment based on exact measurements, such as exact road repair lengths and exclosure clearing areas, rather than approximate estimates. Bidders are required to include transportation, staging costs, taxes, and fees in their pricing. Compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and submission of all necessary documentation—including licenses, insurance, experience on the offer form, and identification of any subcontractors—are mandatory at the time of bidding. A site visit is scheduled at the Kealia Post Office on February 9, 2026, at 8:30 AM to allow potential vendors to assess the job site. The response deadline for bids is February 21, 2026. The contract is issued by the Department of Land & Natural Resources, Hawaii, and the primary point of contact for this solicitation is Rachel O’Sullivan. The solicitation details and submission guidelines are available through Hawaii's e-procurement platform. This contract emphasizes thorough documentation, vendor compliance, and accurate measurement-based payment to ensure quality and accountability in forest reserve road maintenance.