F46C602F Kokee State Park – Electrical Improvements

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is procuring electrical improvements at Koke'e State Park in Waimea, Kauai County through a competitive sealed bid process (Project F46C602F). The scope of work involves installing new electrical services and feeders to six existing buildings—Garage 1, Garage 2, Storage Building, Workshop, Ranger's Cottage, and Park Headquarters—along with electrical reconnection of existing loads, demolition of outdated electrical systems, and related site work. Deliverables include three meter installations serving different building groups, underground and aerial conduit installations, new loadcenters and service equipment, exterior equipment in stainless steel NEMA 4X enclosures suitable for wet locations, grounding systems, and restoration of disturbed areas including landscaping and concrete patching. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii Contractor's license classification "C-13" and comply with prevailing wage requirements and workforce composition standards requiring at least eighty percent Hawaii residents. The project has an estimated construction cost of $300,000 with contract completion required within 180 consecutive calendar days from notice to proceed, with liquidated damages of $150.00 per calendar day for delays. Bids are due on June 4, 2026, and must be submitted through the Hawaii State e-Procurement (HIePRO) system. All work must comply with the National Electrical Code, seismic requirements, and environmental protection measures including erosion control and water pollution prevention, and contractors must obtain appropriate insurance coverage with the State named as an additional insured.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on organization types responding to this procurement; however, contractors must submit bid security and, upon award, provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price. Since the estimated project value exceeds $250,000, apprenticeship agreement preferences do not apply. The work requires coordination with the Kauai Island Utility Cooperative (KIUC), which is responsible for removing existing aerial service lines and installing new transformers and service conductors to new meter sockets; contractors must verify all existing conditions through a mandatory pre-bid site visit to familiarize themselves with existing electrical configurations and resolve any discrepancies with the contracting officer. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. The award is contingent upon fund availability, and final payment is conditioned upon submission of tax clearance certificates from both the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service. The estimated contract value of $300,000 represents the anticipated budget range for this electrical improvements project.