P50217 NEW BOAT LIFT IMPROVEMENTS AT PIER 1, HILO HARBOR, HAWAII

The contract titled P50217 for New Boat Lift Improvements at Pier 1, Hilo Harbor, Hawaii, involves the installation of a pre-engineered elevator boat lift structure with concrete pile caps supported by micropiles, along with associated trenching for electrical conduits, electrical connections, restoration of asphalt pavement, chain link fencing, and gates. The work includes full demolition, removal, relocation, and disposal of existing materials, as well as coordination with harbor operations and utilities, and compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local permitting conditions. The estimated construction cost ranges between $350,000 and $450,000, though only two line-items in the solicitation are fully priced at $50,000 each, totaling $100,000, while major components remain unpriced with L.S. placeholders. Performance occurs on-site at Hilo Harbor, beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with a required Critical Path Method (CPM) schedule submitted within ten calendar days of award. All work must adhere to ASTM, AWS, AISC, NEC, NESC, and Hawaii State Standard Specifications, with quality control governed by strict inspection criteria including nondestructive testing, surface preparation, and material certifications. The solicitation requires strict adherence to Hawaii-specific workforce regulations, mandating that at least 80% of the workforce consist of Hawaii residents, with prime contractors responsible for enforcing this requirement across all subcontractors and maintaining certified payroll records for four years post-completion. Additional requirements include the use of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials (TWIC), MARSEC Awareness training, and compliance with U.S. Coast Guard security protocols for unescorted access to the harbor. Contractors must submit a Health and Safety Plan for approval before work begins and ensure perimeter security is fully restored nightly. Materials must be stored and handled according to ASTM and SSPC standards, with steel members protected by hot-dip galvanizing and all fasteners relubricated before installation. Nonmetallic grout must comply with ASTM C1107, and all electrical and structural components must be inspected and approved by the Harbors Construction Engineer. Proposals must be submitted electronically via HIePRO as a single PDF per submittal by the June 5, 2026 deadline, and while no formal FAR clauses are applied, the contract incorporates state-mandated bond forms and compliance certifications, including labor and material payment bonds and HRS Chapter 10