BO1641-53 maintenance of the telephone system

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division is requesting bids for maintenance services on the telephone system at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (Honolulu) under solicitation BO1641-53, with proposals due November 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii Specialty license classification -13, -15, or equivalent at the time of bidding—a required eligibility gate.

The scope encompasses comprehensive maintenance of all switch equipment, cabling, wiring, support equipment, telephone sets, and peripheral components at the airport. The contractor must perform at least 50 percent of total contract cost with its own organization; subcontracting of the remaining work requires written Department approval. The contract is indefinite-term with maintenance services performed on an ongoing basis.

The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum limits of $5 million per occurrence, automobile liability insurance of $5 million per accident, and workers' compensation insurance per Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 386. Prevailing wage requirements apply; payroll records must be retained for three years. All personnel requiring unescorted access to the Airport Operational Area must obtain appropriate identification badges. Bids exceeding $25,000 require submission of a Certificate for Performance of Services. Monthly invoicing applies with 5 percent retainage withheld until contract completion.

A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. HST; interested parties must contact State Project Manager Paul Nakasone by October 20 to receive the meeting invitation. Requests for Information and substitution requests are due through the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO) no later than October 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST. Award will be made within 90 calendar days to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all prescribed requirements.