Description
The State of Hawaii Department of Transportation is seeking a qualified contractor to replace the existing domestic water and fire‑protection waterline systems at Pier 51A in Honolulu Harbor. The work includes demolition of existing utilities, hazardous‑material handling, trenching, installation of new waterlines, fire hydrants, associated appurtenances, asphalt concrete pavement, and restoration of the trench. The project must comply with extensive environmental, safety, and local‑resident employment requirements, and the contractor must hold a valid State “A” General Engineering license.
• Scope: full replacement of fire protection and domestic water systems, trench restoration, and temporary phasing.
• Estimated construction cost: $10 M–$13 M.
• Location: Oahu, Honolulu Harbor (Pier 51A).
• Mandatory licenses: State of Hawaii General Engineering “A” license.
• Pre‑bid virtual conference: 22 Oct 2026 (attendance optional).
• RFI deadline: 6 Nov 2026; submission deadline: 3 Dec 2026, 2:00 PM HST via HIePRO.
• Required compliance: 80 % Hawaii resident workforce, apprenticeship bid adjustment, various state tax and labor certifications, bid security (≥5 % of bid).
• Project schedule: construction start 1 Sep 2025, waterline completion 1 Nov 2027 (≈2 years).
• Contact: Rachael Hui Jin Park ([email protected], (808) 587‑2139).