IFB for modifications to the domestic tankless hot water return system at Honuakaha affordable housing complex, 545 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI. Work includes piping modifications, valves, insulation, access panels, firestopping, restoration, testing, and commissioning. Contract term is 6 months from notice to proceed. Requires a licensed C37 plumbing contractor with 5 years of relevant experience and an office on Oahu. Bids must be submitted electronically via HIEPro by November 13, 2026, 3:00 PM HST. A prebid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 28, 2026. Bid security of 5% is required. Prevailing wages and 80% Hawaii resident workforce requirements apply. Performance and payment bonds are required.
The contract term is six (6) consecutive months from the date of the notice to proceed (NTP) issued by HCDA. The contract shall be for a period of six (6) consecutive months from the date of the notice to proceed (ntp) issued by hcda.
Progress payments are allowed based on an approved schedule of values. The contractor may submit progress payment requests for work satisfactorily completed in accordance with the contract. Payments are made per HRS section ****.
The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. A notice of award, if made, will be issued to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total sum bid.
Bidders must have at least 5 years of experience in similar work and possess a valid State of Hawaii C37 plumbing contractor license. the bidder shall have a minimum of five (5) years of experience in the performance of work similar to this project size, scope and complexity.
Liquidated damages are **** per calendar day per violation. Liquidated damage is fixed at the sum of five hundred dollars (****) for each and every calendar day per violation the contractor fails to perform in whole or in part any of its obligations specified herein.
A prebid conference and site inspection is scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 10:30 AM HST. Prospective bidders are encouraged to attend a prebid conference and site inspection on the date and time as specified in section 1. 3 procurement schedule.
Protests must be received within 5 working days after notice of award posting. The notice of protest shall be submitted in writing and received by the hcda within five (5) working days after notice of award posting to the hcdas head of purchasing agency.
Bids may be disqualified for lack of experience, failure to meet licensing requirements, or submitting contradictory terms. The hcda reserves the right to disqualify any bidder if, in hcdas sole discretion, the hcda determines that the bidder does not have the requisite experience or expertise to provide the required services.