Description
The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways Division, is seeking bids for the maintenance of landscaped areas and irrigation systems at the Keahi Interchange and Puuloa Road, Nimitz Highway to Salt Lake Boulevard, on the island of Oahu. The scope of work includes furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the maintenance of certain designated landscaped areas and the inspection of irrigation systems. The contract period is 36 months, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii Specialty Contractor’s “C-27” license at the time of bidding.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• Maintenance of landscaped areas, including planter boxes within the highway right-of-way
• Inspection of irrigation systems
• Replacement of plants that die due to irrigation failure
• Payment of liquidated damages for failure to respond to work requests or maintain required certifications
• Compliance with all applicable laws, including those related to workers’ compensation, unemployment compensation, payment of wages, and safety
• Payment of wages or salaries not less than those paid to public officers and employees for similar work