Lower Kapahi Reservoir Gate/Culvert cleaning and maintenance

Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Land Division is soliciting quotations for cleaning and maintenance services at the Lower Kapahi Reservoir on Kauai, with fee quotations due August 7, 2026 by 2:00 p.m. and a mandatory on-site meeting on August 4, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Bidders must comply with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) vendor compliance requirements prior to contract award. The scope requires initial cleaning and clearing of the irrigation drainage gate outlet area and both entry and exit points of the culvert system by removing all debris, shrubbery, and vegetation within a 25-foot radius of these locations on State lands at Kapaa, Kawaihau, Kauai (Tax Map Key 4-6-006: 007). Following initial completion, the successful contractor must perform quarterly maintenance by cutting and removing shrubbery within the same 25-foot radius every three months for one year from the date of initial clearing. Work is performed in response to DLNR-Dam Safety Engineer direction to prevent flooding and blockage that may jeopardize dam safety.

The project is located near Kahuna Road at the lower end of the reservoir. The source does not specify contract value, budget range, or contract term beyond the one-year maintenance period. Quotations are submitted online; prospective bidders should confirm their HCE registration and vendor information are current before bid submission. Contact for inquiries is Reynold K. M. Lee at 274-3491, fax 241-3535, or reynold.km.lee@hawaii.gov.