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Pololu Trail Historic Restoration and Stabilization Project Solicitation

This solicitation seeks qualified contractors for the Pololu Trail Historic Restoration and Stabilization Project on Hawaii Island. - Government Buyer: - Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Hawaii District - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Construct approximately 50 feet of concrete steps with stone inlay, using concrete stamping to mimic existing retaining logs - Harden approximately 500 feet of trail tread with large stones (dry placement, no concrete), with visible stones sourced locally - Stabilize and repair approximately 1,400 feet of loose cobbling along the trail - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractors must demonstrate experience with traditional Hawaiian stone masonry techniques and prior work in the Kohala district - All line items must be bid to qualify, but not all may be awarded due to budget constraints - Compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE), appropriate licensing, bid/performance/payment bonds, and specified insurance coverage are required - The project must maintain public access to the trail during construction, with only periodic closures coordinated with the project contact - Restoration work must honor the trail's historic significance, reduce erosion, and improve water quality in adjacent habitats

Description

The State of Hawaii's Department of Land & Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife - Hawaii District, is soliciting bids for the Pololu Trail Historic Restoration and Stabilization Project. The project involves constructing concrete steps with stone inlay, hardening trail tread with large stones using dry placement, and stabilizing and repairing loose cobbling along the historic Pololu Trail on Hawaii Island. Bidders must bid on all line items to qualify, though not all line items are guaranteed to be awarded, and vendors must be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE). The project aims to restore the trail's historic significance while reducing erosion and improving water quality.

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