Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve Stream Crossings

The State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources is procuring repair and reconstruction services for two separate stream crossings on the Kawaikoi and Waiakoali Streams within the Na Pali Kona Forest Reserve in Waimea, Kauai, under Job No. D00CK62C. The project scope encompasses demolition, erosion control, stream control and dewatering, grading work, ford crossing construction with concrete approach grade slabs and base course, scour protection using geotextile reinforced products, improvements to Waiakoali Stream Crossing, project signage, and mobilization/demobilization activities. Prospective bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii Contractor's license classification "A" to be eligible for award. The estimated construction cost is $420,000.00, with a total base bid consisting of ten lump-sum line items, including a $10,000.00 field office allowance and mobilization/demobilization not to exceed ten percent of the subtotal base bid. Contract completion is specified at 300 consecutive calendar days from the date of written notice to proceed, with liquidated damages assessed at $150.00 per calendar day for delays beyond the completion date. A voluntary site visit and pre-bid conference will be held on May 4, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Kokee Lodge parking lot, with four-wheel drive vehicles required for site access. Proposals must be submitted through Hawaii State e-Procurement (HIePRO) no later than May 19, 2026, and bidders must acknowledge receipt of any addenda issued by the Engineering Division and provide complete listings of all joint contractors or subcontractors pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 444.

The solicitation includes a five percent bid preference for contractors certified to participate in apprenticeship programs registered with the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and a ten percent price preference for recycled products in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes 103D-1005. Bidders are required to comply with all applicable Hawaii laws including general excise tax, employment security, workers compensation, temporary disability insurance, and pre-paid health care requirements, with compliance demonstrated through appropriate documentation including tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations certificates of compliance, and Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs certificates of good standing. Contractors must submit performance and payment bonds, each in the amount of one hundred percent of the contract price, and maintain workers' compensation insurance while complying with prevailing wage requirements. The Board of Land and Natural Resources reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to negotiate with the low responsive bidder if bids exceed available funds, and to hold all bids for up to 180 days from the opening date, with the notice to proceed potentially delayed up to eighteen months after bid opening without additional compensation for escalation or delay claims. Contractors are required to implement detailed record-keeping procedures for three years following final payment, technological safeguards for personal information, security awareness training, and ensure all subcontractors comply with the same requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation documents.