The Repair and Maintenance of the Plumbing Systems

The contract titled The Repair and Maintenance of the Plumbing Systems, issued under Solicitation Number B26003291 by the Department of Land & Natural Resources of Hawaii, seeks a qualified contractor to diagnose and perform plumbing repairs at Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation facilities located on Oahu and Lanai. Performance is governed by the State of Hawaii’s Procurement Code (HRS Chapter 103D) and incorporates the AG-008 General Conditions revised April 15, 2009, along with the Invitation For Bid and associated attachments. Bidders must hold a valid State Contractor’s license C-37 and comply with all applicable state laws including general excise tax, unemployment insurance, workers compensation, temporary disability insurance, and pre-paid health care requirements. To be considered responsible, contractors must also submit a certificate of compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, a certificate of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and a tax clearance from the Director of Taxation—each valid within six months of issuance. Proof of compliance may alternatively be submitted via the State Procurement Office’s designated certification process. A bid bond is mandatory for all proposals exceeding $50,000 and must be submitted electronically through HIePRO; the successful bidder must also provide performance and payment bonds as required by law. Evaluation is based entirely on the lowest total bid price derived from the sum of Line Item #1 (plumbing repairs at 2,520 estimated hours), Line Item #2 (emergency repairs), and Line Item #3 (a $25,000 fixed allowance). Price preferences for Hawaii products and recycled materials may be applied during evaluation, though the final award amount remains exclusive of these. Contract performance must be completed within 365 consecutive calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, which may be delayed up to one year after bid opening without compensation. The State retains the right to inspect work at any time and will only process invoices upon certification that services were satisfactorily completed. Invoices must be original, reference the job and contract number, and be sent to the Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation at 4 Sand Island Access Road, Honolulu, HI 96819. Payments are subject to state funding availability and must comply with chapters 37 and 40 of HRS, and any funds received by the contractor must be disbursed to subcontractors within ten days, excluding retainage. The contractor assumes all risk for timely