BH2642-33 Repair of Asphalt Concrete Pavement

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Airports Division is soliciting bids for asphalt concrete pavement repairs on an open-end "as needed" basis at Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport, with bids due August 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST. A minimum of 80% of the bidder's workforce must consist of Hawaii residents per HRS 103B-3, and a 5% bid adjustment is available for bidders party to apprenticeship agreements under HRS 103-55.6.

Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering Contractor "A" license or Specialty Contractor "C-3" or "C-3a" license at the time of bidding. The scope includes herbicide application, vegetation clearing, crack cleaning, pavement crack routing and sealing, aggregate base course reconstruction, asphalt patch construction, seal coat application, sawcut pavement groove installation, and airfield markings. Work is performed within the controlled Air Operations Area at the airport and requires AOA badge certification, authorized vehicle restrictions, dedicated radio monitoring, and full compliance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations and airport security procedures.

Bid security equal to at least 5% of the base bid and additive alternates is required; performance and payment bonds of $1.5 million each are required prior to contract execution. Environmental compliance includes submission of site-specific Best Management Practices or Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans depending on land disturbance levels, construction BMP training for all personnel, and potential liquidated damages of up to $25,000 per day for non-compliance.

A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for July 15, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. HST; interested bidders must contact the State Project Manager by July 13, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST to receive the meeting invitation. All RFI questions and substitution requests must be submitted through HIePRO by July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder within 90 days after bid opening.