H3(FGH)-01-26C Maint. Landscape and Irrigation H-3 Koolaupoko

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Highways is requesting bids for maintenance of landscaped areas and inspection of the irrigation system along the H-3 Freeway in Koolaupoko District, Oahu under Project H3(FGH)-01-26C, with proposals due September 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii Specialty Contractor "C-27" Landscaping license and demonstrate a minimum of two consecutive years of C-27 landscaping experience immediately prior to bid opening.

The scope encompasses furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment for landscape maintenance including mowing, weeding, fertilizing, trimming, spraying, mulching, and invasive plant removal; maintenance, repair, and inspection of the irrigation system from remote-control valves to sprinkler risers; litter collection and removal; clearing of gutters and swales; and replacement of dead or damaged plants. The contract term is twelve months from Notice to Proceed with four optional twelve-month renewal periods at the State's discretion, for a maximum total term of sixty months.

Compensation is based on unit prices for three bid items: general landscape maintenance services (Item 1), litter collection and debris removal (Item 2), and miscellaneous work and materials negotiated at cost plus overhead (Item 3). Monthly payments are made less five percent retainage, deducted starting on the first invoice and ending after six months if performance is satisfactory. An escalation clause provides for a two percent price increase at the start of each contract extension term upon mutual written agreement. Liquidated damages are assessed at five percent of unit prices per calendar day for failure to provide satisfactory maintenance service. Award is anticipated within sixty calendar days after bid opening to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contractor must provide comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), automobile liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and workers' compensation insurance before commencing work.