S70180 Nawiliwili Harbor, Pier 1, Replace Fenders, Kauai

The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Harbors Division is procuring general contracting services for the replacement of three fenders at Pier 1 of Nawiliwili Harbor in Kauai County (Project S70180). The solicitation was posted on May 13, 2026, with proposals due by May 28, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Requests for information and substitution requests must be submitted by May 20, 2026. The scope of work includes mobilization and demobilization, submission of a detailed site-specific Best Management Practices Plan addressing water pollution, dust, and erosion control, and replacement of three existing fenders with new components including rubber buffers, steel frames, rubbing pads, chains, and hardware that meet specific performance characteristics (287.2 ft-kips energy absorption, 234.0 kips reaction load, and 60 percent design deflection). Bidders must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Contractor license at the time of bidding, provide bid security of at least five percent of the base bid, and comply with Hawaii prevailing wage requirements under Chapter 104, HRS, with certified weekly payroll submissions required. The project has a completion timeline of 120 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with liquidated damages of $150 per calendar day for delays. Performance verification testing is required on ten percent of delivered fenders (minimum one unit) at the contractor's expense, and all proposals must be submitted via HIePRO with automatic rejection for non-compliance.

The contract includes workforce composition and apprenticeship requirements that apply to all bidders. A minimum of 80 percent of the workforce must consist of Hawaii residents in compliance with HRS 103B-3, and an apprenticeship program preference of five percent is available for bidders party to registered apprenticeship agreements. Personnel requiring unescorted access to secure harbor areas must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), and all work is subject to full compliance with harbor security procedures and maritime security regulations. The estimated construction cost ranges between $200,000 and $300,000. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the solicitation documents. Interested contractors should contact the project manager, Branden Sumida, at (808) 587-1873 or branden.sumida@hawaii.gov for clarification, and appointments may be arranged with the State Harbors Maintenance Engineer; however, no site visit or bidders conference is explicitly required.