P10904 Domestic & Fire Waterline Systems Replacement Pier 51A

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation, Harbors Division is requesting bids for replacement of domestic and fire protection waterline systems at Pier 51A in Honolulu Harbor under project P10904, with bids due December 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST. Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering "A" license at time of bidding, and a minimum of 80 percent of the workforce must consist of Hawaii residents in compliance with HRS 103B-3.

The scope includes demolition and removal of existing domestic and fire protection water systems, hazardous material mitigation, earthwork and trenching, asphalt concrete pavement construction, installation of waterlines and fire hydrants with appurtenances, utility box repairs, and trench restoration with temporary phasing. Water line downtime is limited to a maximum of 8 hours except at designated tie-in points, with extended shutdowns requiring written engineer approval. The project requires coordination with the Board of Water Supply, State Department of Transportation Highways Division, Pasha Hawaii, Hawaii Stevedores Inc., and other private and government agencies. Comprehensive environmental protection measures, NPDES permit compliance, an approved Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan, a Health and Safety Plan, and a Contractor Quality Control Plan are mandatory. Mobilization and demobilization costs are capped at six percent of the sum of all bid items excluding this item, allowance items, and force account items, with 60 percent paid upon mobilization completion and 40 percent upon demobilization.

The estimated construction cost ranges from $10 million to $13 million. Bid security equal to at least five percent of the base bid and additive alternates is required. A five percent bid adjustment is available for bidders party to apprenticeship agreements pursuant to HRS 103-55.6. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. HST; interested bidders must contact Project Manager Jonathan Yee no later than five working days prior to request the meeting invitation. The RFI deadline is November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. HST. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder within 180 days after bid opening.