B25001560 IFB25HHL019 Waimanalo Flood Control Channel Improvements Phase 2

The State of Hawaii Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) is soliciting competitive bids for the Waimanalo Flood Control Channel Improvements Phase 2 project (IFB-25-HHL-019) located in Waimanalo, Oahu. The project involves comprehensive flood control channel improvements, specifically requiring concrete relining, concrete spall repair, and concrete crack repair. Key deliverables include installation of cast-in-place and precast concrete channel lining, debris removal, channel preparation, erosion control measures, and modifications to existing chain link fencing. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the HIePRO system by February 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM HST, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for February 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM HST. Written questions are due by February 7, 2025, with responses posted by February 11, 2025. Contractors must submit a Notice of Intention to Bid and Standard Qualification Questionnaire by February 17, 2025. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, contractor qualifications, and lowest bid price, with award to be made within 120 days of bid opening.

The procurement includes several important set-aside and workforce requirements, including a mandatory 5% bid preference for bidders participating in approved apprenticeship programs for contracts over $250,000. Contractors must ensure that Hawaii residents comprise at least 80% of the project workforce and perform at least 20% of the contract work with their own forces. The project includes a $375,000 allowance for associated repair work, with a project completion time of 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. Bid security of 5% is required for bids over $50,000, and performance and payment bonds of 100% will be required for the awarded contract. Insurance requirements include general liability ($1M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), automobile insurance ($2M combined single limit), workers compensation, and builder's risk insurance. The funding source is the Hawaiian Homes Trust Fund, with liquidated damages set at $1,000 per day for project delays. Contractors must be registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) and maintain compliance throughout the project.