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Hot Water Return System Modifications

This bid is for hot water return system modifications at Honuakaha, 545 Queen Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Due: November 13, 2026
Location: Honolulu, HI
Posted on: hiepro.ehawaii.gov
Notice ID: B27000644

What they need

PipingInstall a new 1-1/4-inch Type L copper return line from parking level P2 to the rooftop heater room, with valves, fittings, and supports; cut and cap the existing rooftop return piping after connection.
Unit connectionsModify piping serving 25 second-floor units and install a 1/2-inch return connection between the third-floor unit above the Recreation Room and the adjacent unit’s hot water stack.
InsulationProvide 3/4-inch elastomeric insulation with 0.016-inch aluminum jacketing.
Access and restorationInclude 25 fire-rated access panels, wall/ceiling openings, firestopping, patching, painting, and finish restoration.
TestingInclude 150-psig pressure testing, flushing, disinfection, balancing, startup, and commissioning.
Site and scheduleOccupied residential building; work Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with coordinated shutdowns and 72-hour advance notice. Complete within 180 calendar days of authorization to start.
PricingProvide a lump-sum quote including labor, materials, equipment, cleanup, applicable taxes, and the $982 permit issuance fee. Hawaii C-37 plumbing licensing is required.

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What you have to submit

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1How and where to submit

SUBMISSION OF QUESTIONS Bidders discovering an ambiguity, inconsistency, or error when examining the bid documents or Premises, or Bidders with questions or clarification requests, shall submit their questions in writing via HIePROSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 23
BID SUBMISSION Bids shall be submitted and received electronically through HIePRO by the solicitation closing deadline as specified in Section 1.3 Procurement ScheduleSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 25
LAWS - All Federal, State, City and County Laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, and standard specifications, including any amendments thereto effective as of the date of the call for sealed bidsSource: Attachment 3 HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts.pdf, page 13
DELIVERY OF PROPOSALS - The entire proposal shall be placed together with the bid security, in a sealed envelope no smaller than 9-1/2” x 12” so marked as to indicate the identity of the project, the project number, the date of bid opening and the name and address of the bidder and then delivered...Source: Attachment 3 HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts.pdf, page 24

2Deadline

If the 10th calendar day prior to the day designated for opening bids is a Saturday, Sunday, or legal State holiday, then the written notice must be received by said office no later than 2:00 p.mSource: Attachment 3 HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts.pdf, page 16

3Forms to fill out

Form A: Honuakaha Hot Water Return System Modifications -vii-Source: Attachment 3 HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts.pdf, page 8

4Site visit

Monday, October 26, 2026 Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit HCDA Office - 1st Floor Community Room Wednesday, October 28, 2026 547 Queen Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 10:30 a.mSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 5

5Bonds and insurance

The Contractor, where appropriate, shall provide the following minimum insurance coverage(s) and limit(s): Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate $1,000,000 Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal &...Source: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 20
limit(s): Commercial General Liability: $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate $1,000,000 Completed Operations Aggregate Limit $1,000,000 Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Limit Umbrella Liability: $2,000,000 Aggregate (optional if other limits cannot be...Source: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 20
Each Occurrence Limit $1,000,000 Personal & Advertising Limit Umbrella Liability: $2,000,000 Aggregate (optional if other limits cannot be met) Worker’s Compensation: Coverage A: As required by Hawaii Laws Coverage B: Employer’s Liability $1,000,000 Bodily Injury by Accident Each Accident...Source: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 20
A bid security is requiredSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 24
A bid security shall be submitted with the Bid when the price of a construction contract is estimated to exceed $25,000 pursuant to Section 103D323, HRSSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 24

6Licenses you need

Bidders interested in responding to this IFB must be registered on HIePROSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 17
WAGE AND PAYROLL RECORDS The Contractor shall maintain accurate wage and payroll records for all employees performing Work under the Contract and shall submit certified payroll records in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 104, Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS), and applicable administrative...Source: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 19
The Bidder shall submit its respective bid under the Bidder’s legal name as registered with DCCASource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 24
LICENSES AND TAXES The Contractor shall hold all necessary licenses for the entire duration of contract term and any extension term, pay all charges, fees, and taxes, and give all notices necessary and incidental to the due and lawful prosecution of the WorkSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 30
Journeyman PlumberSource: Attachment 1 Offer and Bid Form.pdf, page 6

7Pricing format

28 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS AND EXHIBITS .............................................................................29 ATTACHMENT 1: Offer and Bid Form ATTACHMENT 2: AG-008 103D General Conditions ATTACHMENT 3: HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts (2008) ATTACHMENT 4: HCDA General...Source: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 3
Lump Sum Construction Contract Contract TermSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 7
Payment of the building permit issuance fee, which shall be included in the Contractor’s Lump Sum Bid Price and separately identified on the Bid FormSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 11
All costs associated with protection, dust and debris containment, daily cleanup, and securing work areas shall be included in the Contractor's Lump Sum Bid PriceSource: IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf, page 12

Past history: who won Painting & Coatings work in Hawaii

Recent federal contract awards (federal buyers) in the same industry in Hawaii, from USAspending.gov. These are comparable jobs, not earlier rounds of this exact solicitation.

Typical award: $48K to $121Kmiddle half of 15 recent awards · median $78K

Who won	Amount	Buyer	Date
R&i Construction, INC.Construction open END painting FY26 bldg 133, schofield barracks	$78,729	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.CON OE painting FY26 SB 2080 paint EXT of bldg	$109,535	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.CON OE painting FY26 paint EXT of bldg 202, waaf, HI	$81,116	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.CON OE waaf 1004 painting bldg. exterior	$133,174	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.Paint exterior of building 773 on schofield barracks	$32,013	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.Painting, wheeler army AIR field building 682 exterior	$59,684	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.OE painting, schofield barracks building 886 exterior	$14,589	Department of the Army	Jul 2026
R&i Construction, INC.OE painting of schofield barracks building 869 exterior	$75,496	Department of the Army	Jul 2026

Losing bids are not made public on most government buys, so only the winner and price are shown.

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Files (9)

IFB HCDA CIP 2026 04 Honuakaha Hot Water Return.pdf ↗PDF · 32 pages
Attachment 1 Offer and Bid Form.pdf ↗PDF · 7 pages
Attachment 2 AG 008 103D General Conditions.pdf ↗PDF · 16 pages
Attachment 3 HCDA General Provisions for Construction Contracts.pdf ↗PDF · 107 pages
Attachment 4 Appendix to the HCDA General Provision for Construction Contracts.pdf ↗PDF · 56 pages
Attachment 5 Special Provisions.pdf ↗PDF · 7 pages
Exhibit A Drawings.pdf ↗PDF · 6 pages
Exhibit B 15000 General Mechanical.pdf ↗PDF · 15 pages
Exhibit C 15400 Plumbing.pdf ↗PDF · 8 pages

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