RM1032-27 Furnish Security Services for Commercial Harbors, Maui

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors Division, is soliciting proposals for Project No. RM1032-27 to provide unarmed security services on an as-needed, open-end basis for commercial harbor facilities at Kahului Harbor on the island of Maui. The scope of work includes providing Traffic Control Officers, Harbor Security Officers, and two Contract Security Supervisors, one full-time and one part-time, who must be residents of Maui. The contract has an initial term with an option to extend for four additional twelve-month periods, not to exceed a total of sixty months. Award will be granted to the lowest responsible bidder, with a five percent preference applicable for qualifying Hawaii bidders. Bidders must submit complete proposals via HIEPRO, including a training manual, resumes for nominated security management, and a completed qualification questionnaire. All security personnel are required to possess valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) cards and comply with the registration standards of the Board of Private Detectives and Guards. The contract includes strict requirements for weekly assignment schedules, monthly billing with certified payroll, and adherence to Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding wages. Performance and payment bonds are required upon contract execution, and the state maintains the right to terminate for convenience or default, with liquidated damages applicable for failure to perform as specified in the proposal.