Q50228 Pavement Repairs at Kawaihae Harbor

The contract entails pavement repair services at various locations within Kawaihae Harbor on the Island of Hawaii under solicitation number B26003183, issued by the Hawaii Department of Transportation. The work involves removing and disposing of existing asphalt and base materials, applying bituminous tack coat, placing aggregate base course, and installing hot mix asphalt base, stone matrix asphalt, and hot mix asphalt pavement, along with temporary and permanent pavement markings. All work is performed on an as-needed basis across multiple phases over a primary term of twelve months, beginning upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed, with the possibility of two additional twelve-month extensions, not to exceed thirty-six months in total. The contractor must furnish all labor, materials, and equipment, while adhering to strict environmental compliance requirements including a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, Best Management Practices for pollution and erosion control, and adherence to Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-54 and 11-55 for water quality and pollution control. Geogrids must be supplied in roll form, properly marked with manufacturer details, roll dimensions, and manufacture date, and stored and handled to avoid UV exposure beyond six months, following ASTM D 4873 standards. The contract is awarded on a lowest responsible bidder basis, with price accounting for 100% of the evaluation criteria. Bids must be submitted via HiePRO by June 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time, and must include complete unit prices and all required documentation; failure to comply results in automatic rejection. The bidder must be determined responsible and must submit bid security, performance and payment bonds, and various certifications including Chapter 104, HRS compliance, which mandates payment of prevailing wages, overtime at time-and-a-half for work beyond eight hours per day or on weekends and holidays, and compliance with safety, unemployment, and workers’ compensation laws. Contractors must also certify compliance with Act 192, SLH 2011 regarding employment of state residents and submit weekly certified payroll records. A 5% bid adjustment is available for those participating in state-approved apprenticeship programs, but no Hawaii products preference applies. Liquidated damages of $225 per calendar day apply for delays in completion, and the contractor is responsible for the cost of obtaining Transportation Worker Identification Credentials for personnel requiring access to secured harbor areas. Payment will be made through purchase orders based on actual quantities performed at the unit prices established in