NH-072-1(057) Kal Hwy Resurfacing Makai Pier to Hanauma Bay Rd

Federal-Aid Project No. NH-072-1(057) is a highway resurfacing project for Kalanianaole Highway on the island of Oahu, spanning 5.28 miles from Makai Pier to Hanauma Bay Road. The scope of work includes cold planing, resurfacing, reconstruction of weakened pavement, and widening of paved shoulders. Additional infrastructure improvements involve upgrading grated inlets, culverts, headwalls, guardrails, and end treatments, as well as installing a new crosswalk, rumble strips, pavement markings, signage, and adjusting utility manholes. The estimated construction cost is between 32 million and 33 million dollars, with a performance period of 480 working days from the start date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the total amount for comparison of bids. Bidders must submit proposals via HIePRO, including a bid security of 5 percent of the total bid amount. The project is subject to several regulatory requirements, including the Davis-Bacon Act for prevailing wages, Buy America and Build America, Buy America (BABA) Act provisions for materials, and ADA compliance for access routes. Environmental and operational constraints include adherence to a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit and a community noise variance extended through December 31, 2029. Quality assurance involves rigorous inspection of materials, including independent testing for guardrail galvanizing and adherence to Hawaii DOT Highways Division sampling and testing guides.