S70179 Install Mooring Bollards and Cleats, Kauai, Hawaii

The contract solicitation B26002980, titled S70179 Install Mooring Bollards and Cleats, Kauai, Hawaii, seeks a contractor to install four epoxy-coated mooring bollards and twenty-four stainless steel mooring cleats at Port Allen, Kauai, under the oversight of the Hawaii Department of Transportation. The work includes mobilization and demobilization, retrofitting of concrete pile caps, installation of anchor bolts secured with polyurethane caulking, and application of a two-coat Amerlock 400 system followed by a single coat of PSX 700, all applied by roller or brush to achieve a dry film thickness of 4–6 mils per coat. All materials must be delivered in manufacturer-sealed containers with proper labeling, and coatings must be stored with secondary containment to meet environmental and safety standards. The project must adhere to ASTM and federal specifications, including ASTM A27 Grade 65-35 for bollards, 5,000 psi concrete for repairs, and Federal Specification TT-S-00230C for caulking, with final inspection and acceptance conducted on-site by the Harbors Construction Engineer. Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, where technical compliance serves as a mandatory threshold before price becomes the deciding factor. Bidders must demonstrate responsiveness and responsibility, including submission of bid security and proper certifications. A 5% bid price adjustment is granted to those who certify participation in a registered apprenticeship program, and a mandatory 80% Hawaii resident workforce requirement applies under HRS Chapter 103B, enforced through notarized compliance certifications tied to payment requests. Security is strictly controlled: the contractor must use the state’s designated security provider, restore perimeter fencing and lighting each day, comply with MARSEC-level restrictions, and ensure all personnel carry TWIC credentials and company-issued photo IDs. Vehicle inspections and personal searches may occur upon entry. Work must be completed within a specified number of working days from the Notice to Proceed, with detailed schedules submitted two weeks prior to construction. All proposals must be submitted electronically via the HIePRO portal by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. HST, with bid security delivered physically to a Honolulu office. No contract value is yet established as pricing fields remain blank in the solicitation, and no CAGE code, UEI, or socioeconomic