Hawaii Army National Guard B1788 Boiler Room Improvements

The State of Hawaii Department of Defense is requesting bids on boiler room improvements for the Hawaii Army National Guard B1788 facility in Kapolei, Oahu, with bids due September 10, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit on August 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at 91-1001 Shangrila St #1787, Kapolei, HI 96707 (registration required by 10:00 p.m., August 21). An apprenticeship agreement preference of five percent applies to bidders certified to participate in apprenticeship programs for each trade employed on the project.

The scope encompasses removal and replacement of hot water tanks, piping modifications, installation of a solar hot water system, and related electrical work. Contractors must hold a valid Hawaii Contractor's License C-37 and submit a Hawaii Compliance Express Certificate. The Buy American Act and Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage rates apply. Contractors must perform at least twenty percent of the total contract cost with their own organization and submit a written safety and health plan by the Notice to Proceed date. A Certificate of Participation in Approved Apprenticeship Program (Act 17) and a Certificate of Compliance of Employment of State Residents are required submissions.

The estimated project value is $250,000 or more on a lump-sum basis. Work must be completed within 180 consecutive calendar days from commencement. Liquidated damages are $2,000 per working day for failure to meet the schedule. The state reserves the right to reject any bids or negotiate with the lowest responsible bidder to reduce scope within available funds. Questions and requests for clarification are due via HIePRO by August 27, 2026, with responses posted by September 4. Tax clearances from the State Director of Taxation and Internal Revenue Service are required. All bids will be held for 90 days from opening.