CK1627-33 taxilane T1 extension, lihue airport, lihue

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division is soliciting competitive bids for CK1627-33, a construction project involving the Taxilane T1 Extension at Lihue Airport in Kauai County. The primary deliverable is the construction of new taxilane and apron pavements, including utility improvements such as storm drain systems, electrical work, and pavement markings. The project is organized into four primary construction phases: Phase 0 (mobilization, 45 calendar days), Phase 1 (10 working nights), Phase 2A and 2B (85 working nights, expandable to 110 days with Additive Alternate A), Phase 3 (5 working nights), and Phase 4 (final striping, 45 days after pavement curing). All construction work must be conducted during nighttime hours (2000 to 0500 HST) with five working days per week, and the contractor is responsible for staging areas (approximately 10,000 square feet), material storage, temporary soil stockpiles (maximum 2,000 cubic yards), mobilization, all permits, traffic control, security, and coordination with airport operations, the FAA, and other agencies through mandatory weekly meetings. Contractors must demonstrate the ability to comply with FAA Advisory Circular AC-150/5370-2G for operational safety, maintain radio monitoring personnel at runway and taxiway crossings, control dust and foreign object debris, and manage unsuitable soils or unforeseen site conditions. The solicitation was posted on May 1, 2026, with a bid due date of June 8, 2026, and contract documents include comprehensive construction plans (58 sheets of detailed drawings) and detailed technical specifications addressing materials, pavement construction, surface preparation, compaction standards, and quality assurance procedures.

The procurement documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on respondent eligibility within the available materials. There are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed in the opportunity documentation. The project includes three additive alternates addressing electrical work, utility protection, and soil disposal options that bidders should evaluate as part of their proposals. Contractors will be responsible for bearing all costs related to permits, utility coordination, repairs to damaged roads or facilities, and any unsuitable soil conditions requiring additional base course installation with geogrid stabilization. While a specific contract award value or budget range is not provided in the posted materials, the scope of work—including new pavement construction, utility infrastructure improvements, and extended phasing over multiple months—indicates a substantial capital project. Liquidated damages provisions apply per contract terms, and successful contractors must be capable of managing complex airport operations coordination, FAA compliance, and nighttime construction logistics at this commercial airport facility.