P30253 KAHULUI, PIER 1, ELECTRICAL UPGRADE AND STANDARDIZATION

The contract pertains to the electrical upgrade and standardization of Pier 1 at Kahului Harbor in Maui, Hawaii, involving the removal and replacement of existing electrical equipment, conductors, and conduit, along with the installation of new concrete-encased conduit and wiring to support high mast pole lights. The scope encompasses full mobilization and demobilization, environmental protection measures aligned with erosion and sediment control plans, trenching, backfilling, pavement restoration, permitting, testing, phasing, demolition, and salvage activities. All work must comply with Hawaii Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, ASTM, UL, ANSI, and AASHTO standards, as well as the National Electrical Code and National Electrical Safety Code. Key deliverables include approved as-built drawings, a Schedule of Values, monthly construction schedules with cash flow projections, and a one-year written warranty covering materials and workmanship. The project requires strict adherence to material specifications, including NEMA 3R or 4X rated enclosures, Type 316 stainless steel, copper conductors with XHHW/THHN insulation, and prohibited use of cables manufactured more than 12 months before delivery. The contract is awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with preference adjustments of five percent for Hawaii-based bidders and five percent for those utilizing apprentices in registered programs. Bidders must qualify as Hawaii entities under Hawaii Revised Statutes, with at least 51% ownership by Hawaii residents, a principal place of business in the state, and at least 50% of labor hours performed in Hawaii. Additionally, contractors must maintain a workforce that is at least 80% Hawaii residents and submit certified payrolls for audit compliance over four years. All personnel require TWIC credentials and facility access approval, and subcontractors and principal suppliers must be fully disclosed. The contract prohibits conflicts of interest for firms involved in prior project design or specification development, mandates a Health and Safety Plan approved prior to work commencement, and enforces strict on-site prohibitions against alcohol, firearms, and controlled substances. Payment and invoicing details are not specified, but all submissions must be made electronically via the HIePRO portal prior to the September 1, 2026 deadline, with no hard-copy submissions accepted. The sole fully priced item in the contract is $250,000 for hazardous soil testing and remediation, while other major work components remain unpriced, indicating the contract value is contingent upon final quantity determinations and performance-based adjustments under a firm