Mooring Buoy Supply-Hawaii District HD27-008

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Boating and Ocean Recreation is requesting bids to supply 30 mooring buoys (Jim Buoy model #4403 or Walsh Marine model #W2400MAW) for Honokohau Small Boat Harbor, with bids due September 17, 2026.

The specification requires 24-inch round buoy designs with 5/8-inch galvanized swivels, 2-inch reflective prismatic blue bands, and custom bottom swivels without top eyes, through rods, or top nuts. All hardware must be stainless or galvanized steel and completely foam-filled with urethane foam meeting or exceeding United States Coast Guard requirements. These are special-order items available through Cal June Jim Buoy, Walsh Marine Products, or comparable suppliers.

Delivery of all goods is required by December 4, 2026. Bids must present all-inclusive final prices that account for applicable taxes, delivery charges, and all other incurred costs; any pricing or quantity errors become the vendor's responsibility and do not obligate the buyer.

Vendors must submit current certificates of insurance, signed W-9 forms, and blank invoice statements with remittance addresses. Prior to contract commencement, the contractor must obtain a general excise tax license, tax clearance certificates from Hawaii's Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service, a certificate of compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and a certificate of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The State retains inspection rights to verify compliance, and all work product and materials become exclusive property of the State. Contract terms are governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 3-126.