Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Front Row Piers and Dinghy Dock Repair

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is soliciting competitive sealed bids for the Lahaina Small Boat Harbor Front Row Piers and Dinghy Dock Repair project (Job No. B46CM71B) located in Lahaina, Island of Maui. This procurement encompasses the furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and incidental work necessary for the comprehensive repair and restoration of front row piers and dinghy dock infrastructure, including water and electrical utility installation and upgrades. The scope of deliverables includes demolition of existing damaged structures, site preparation, installation of five new fixed finger piers, three fixed piers with Tahiti mooring slips, two pile-guided floating docks, one pile-guided floating dinghy dock, concrete piles, aluminum gangway systems, fiber-reinforced plastic grating, asphalt pavement, landscaping, water system components with complete connections, and electrical systems with 480/277V and 120/240V service equipment across multiple slip connections. Bidders must possess a valid State Contractor's License, Classification "A," and demonstrate compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D requirements, including tax clearance certificates, Department of Labor compliance certificates, and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs certificates of good standing through registration with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) at an annual subscription fee of $12.00. The contract is estimated at $6,000,000 with a project completion timeline of 270 calendar days from the written notice to proceed, and liquidated damages are assessed at $100 per calendar day for work exceeding the completion schedule. Proposals are due by May 26, 2026, with submission required electronically through the State of Hawaii e-Procurement System (HIePRO), and a mandatory pre-bid conference must be attended by prospective bidders.

The solicitation incorporates multiple preference mechanisms in the bid evaluation process, including a 10 percent price reduction for Hawaii products (Class I) or 15 percent for Class II products, a 10 percent preference for recycled products under HRS 103D-1005, and a five percent preference for bidders certified to participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations for applicable trades. No specific set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses are identified in the solicitation documents, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are designated. Bidders must demonstrate their ability to hire local labor whenever practicable and must comply with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. The successful bidder is required to provide performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the total contract price, maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation and commercial general liability with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and perform at least 20 percent of the work value with their own organization and immediate superintendence. All costs for mobilization, demobilization, permits, environmental compliance including Department of Army Permits and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Individual Permits, inspections, testing, and compliance documentation must be included in the bid price. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder as selected by the Board of Land and Natural Resources, with the Board reserving the right to reject any or all bids, waive defects, or negotiate adjustments if bids exceed available funding.