NH-019-2(076) HILO BAYFRONT HWY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

The Hawaii Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the Hilo Bayfront Highway Intersection Improvements project, NH-019-2(076), which involves converting the intersection at Waianuenue Avenue into a single-lane roundabout. The comprehensive scope of work includes the construction of a central island, truck apron, circular path, and splitter islands, with a design speed of 35 MPH and a posted limit of 25 MPH. Additional requirements encompass roadway stabilization, pavement reconstruction, landscaping, drainage improvements, and the installation of electrical conduits, highway lighting, and ADA-compliant sidewalks and crossings. The project also requires work zone traffic control, detour roads, and the relocation of various utilities. The estimated construction cost is between 20 million and 30 million dollars. Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A license and submit their proposals via HIePRO by November 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. HST. Required submissions include a completed proposal schedule with all unit prices, a surety bid bond, and certifications regarding debarment and compliance with Hawaii employment and workers compensation laws. The contract incorporates Form FHWA-1273, including Davis-Bacon and Related Act provisions for prevailing wages. Performance and labor and material payment bonds are required upon award. While the DBE program remains in effect, race-conscious measures and specific contract goals have been suspended pending a certification reevaluation.