Puu Lua and Lower Kapahi Reservoir Gauge Poles

Kauai County is requesting quotations for the provision and erection of two 4-inch thick galvanized steel poles with concrete bases at separate reservoir locations on the Island of Kauai, with quotations due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Each pole must be 20 feet in length with a minimum of 15 feet above ground. The first pole is located at Puu Lua Reservoir in Waimea Canyon Park, Kokee, Kauai (Tax Map Key (4) 1-4-001:002, GPS coordinates 22.08865, -159.67811); the second at Lower Kapahi Reservoir in Kawaihau, Kapaa, Kauai (Tax Map Key (4) 4-6-006:007, GPS coordinates 22.100939, -159.352533). Each installation requires a 6-inch deep by 6-inch wide trench extending from the pole foundation to the waterline.

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, Land Division, issued the solicitation. Prospective bidders must submit quotations online. Vendor compliance will be conducted through Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE), and successful bidder compliance is required prior to project award and commencement of work. Vendors are responsible for registration with HCE and maintaining current and accurate information in the system.

Under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D, the contractor must submit tax clearance certificates from both the State of Hawaii Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service prior to contract commencement and final payment. The contractor is responsible for all personnel, insurance, employment-related taxes, and general excise tax obligations, and must obtain necessary licenses and permits. The State reserves the right to inspect work in progress, offset payments against other state obligations, and terminate the contract with written notice.

Inquiries should be directed to Reynold Lee, Land Agent, at (808) 274-3491 or Reynold.km.lee@hawaii.gov.