Kauai District Small Boat Harbors Electrical Services Contract

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is soliciting bids for electrical services at Kauai District Small Boat Harbors, with bids due August 13, 2026. Bidders must hold a valid State Contractor's license, classification C13, and cannot have had a contract terminated or cancelled for non-performance within the past five years.

The scope covers diagnosis and repair of electrical systems on an as-needed basis (excluding scheduled preventive maintenance unless authorized by the District Manager or Chief Engineer) at five harbor locations: Nawiliwili, Port Allen, Waikaea, Kukuiula, and Kikiaola. Work includes repairs to light poles, electrical boxes, boat hook-up pedestals, and dock conduit systems. The contractor must respond to service requests within forty-eight hours and complete work within fourteen days. The contract period runs from September 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for one additional twelve-month period at the same or lower contract price.

The bid structure includes hourly rates for general electricians and electrician foremen/supervisors, plus a fixed $100,000 allowance for unforeseen costs, materials, and additional work. Award goes to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Hawaii products preference applies—10 percent discount for Class I products or 15 percent for Class II products—along with a 10 percent price preference for recycled products. A $1,000,000 liability insurance certificate naming the State as additional insured, a Performance Bond, and a Labor and Material Payment Bond are required. Contractors must perform at least 20 percent of contract work with their own organization and workforce under their direct supervision. Liquidated damages of $100 per calendar day apply for work not completed within the awarded contract amount.