Hawaii eProcurement Portal #STP-0377(008)

Seismic Retrofit Construction for Three Bridges on Haleakala Highway, Maui

This opportunity involves the seismic retrofit of three bridges on Haleakala Highway, Maui, Hawaii, managed by the Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii Department of Transportation, Highways Division - Engineering Program Manager, Design Branch (Henry Kennedy) - Bridges Covered: - Waiale Gulch Bridge - Alae (Naalae Gulch) Bridge - Pulehu Gulch (Pohakuokala) Bridge - Products and Materials Requested: - Soil nails for bridge abutments (24 total; No. 11 ASTM A615 Grade 75 solid threaded bar, 40 kips tensile capacity) - Lightweight cellular concrete backfill - Polymer-modified asphaltic concrete pavement (20-year design life) - Steel reinforced elastomeric bearings (AASHTO M 251 compliant) - Riprap (Class III and IV, partially grouted) - Bridge joint repair systems (polymer mortar header, silicone sealant) - Externally bonded carbon fiber reinforced polymer (CFRP) composite systems (ACI 440.2R, AASHTO Guide Specifications) - CFRP anchors and high-build epoxy primer/aliphatic polyurethane topcoat finish - Services Requested: - Geotechnical engineering exploration and testing (borings, lab analysis) - Soil nail installation and testing (specialty contractor, geotechnical observation) - Bridge seismic retrofit construction (debris removal, pier wrapping, excavation, creep block replacement, pier footing upgrades) - Invasive species management (inventory, removal, monitoring) - Work zone traffic control (flaggers, police, MUTCD compliance) - E-Construction platform use for project management - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Full bridge closures (up to 30 consecutive days per bridge, one at a time) - Night and weekend work authorized during closures - No work during seabird fledging season (September 15 to December 15) or state holidays - Buy America and Davis-Bacon wage law compliance - Contractors must hold a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A license - Environmental permits and noise variances already obtained - Specialty geotechnical techniques (soil-nailed anchor beams, verification/proof testing) - Estimated Contract Value: - $10 million to $14 million - Period of Performance: - Approximately two years, with construction scheduled between November 1, 2026, and October 31, 2028 - Up to 90 days of full bridge closures (30 days per bridge) - Lane closure restrictions and no extensions for these limitations - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; materials must comply with ASTM, AASHTO, and ACI standards - Potential Competitors: - Major bridge retrofit and geotechnical construction firms with expertise in seismic upgrades and specialty materials

Description

This solicitation is for the seismic retrofit of three bridges located on Haleakala Highway Route 377 in Maui, Hawaii. The project includes removal of debris from the piers, wrapping the piers with carbon fiber, removal and backfilling of backfill behind abutments with controlled low strength material, replacement of creep blocks at the bents, pier footing upgrades, pavement installation, pavement markers, temporary erosion control measures, scour countermeasures near Alae Bridge Pier 1, and traffic control. The work requires a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A license for bidders. A virtual pre-bid conference is scheduled, and proposals must be submitted via the Hawaii eProcurement Portal (HIePRO) by October 15, 2026, 2:00 PM HST.

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