NH-019-2(076) HILO BAYFRONT HWY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

The receiving of bids for HILO BAYFRONT HIGHWAY INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT WAIANUENUE AVENUE, VICINITY OF KAMEHAMEHA AVENUE, DISTRICT OF HILO, ISLAND OF HAWAII, FEDERAL-AID PROJECT NO. NH-019-2(076), will begin as of the HIePRO Release Date.

The solicitation plans, specifications, proposal, and additional documents designated or incorporated by reference shall be available in HIePRO.

The estimated cost of construction is between **$20,000,000** and **$30,000,000**.

The scope of work consists of converting the existing intersection into a single-lane roundabout (central island, truck apron, circular path and splitter islands); roadway stabilization; pavement reconstruction; landscaping improvements; electrical conduits and highway lighting; drainage improvements; installing Americans with Disabilities Act compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and roadway crossings; installing chain link fences; installing signage and pavement marking; work zone traffic control and/or detour roads; and adjusting and relocation of various utilities, as necessary.

Bidders shall register and submit complete bids through **HIePRO only**. Bidders shall submit and upload the complete proposal to HIePRO prior to the offer due date and time. Proposals received after said due date and time shall not be considered. Any additional support documents explicitly designated as confidential and/or proprietary shall be uploaded as a separate file to HIePRO. Bidders shall not include confidential and/or proprietary documents as part of their proposal. FAILURE TO UPLOAD THE PROPOSAL TO HIePRO SHALL BE GROUNDS FOR REJECTION.

To be eligible for award, bidders shall possess a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering "A" license prior to the award of contract.

The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in said proposals in the best interest of the public.