NOTICE TO BIDDERS

(Chapter 103D, HRS)

SEALED BIDS for TAXIWAY B PAVEMENT REPAIRS, HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, ISLAND OF OAHU, STATE PROJECT NO. CO1809-33, AIP PROJECT NO. 3-15-0005-XX will be received at the Contracts Office, Department of Transportation, 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, until 2:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST), May 22, 2008, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The scope of work consists of existing asphaltic concrete (AC) surface course cold planning/resurfacing, temporary and final pavement surface marking, and other related works in accordance with plans and specifications.

Plans and specifications may be examined at or borrowed from the above office. Borrowed plans and specifications shall be returned in good condition within thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening date.

To be eligible for award, bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering Contractor s A license, at the time of award.

A Pre-Bid meeting is schedule for 9:00 a.m., May 6, 2008, at the 7th Floor Conference Room A, Inter Island Terminal, Honolulu International Airport, to explain and clarify any questions regarding this project and to provide firms with an opportunity to ask questions about the DBE requirements and to inform DBEs of contracting, subcontracting and vendor opportunities.

Prospective bidders are advised to attend this pre-bid meeting. Attendance at this meeting by prospective prime contractors is a prerequisite for demonstrating reasonable effort to meet the goal of DBE participation. Questions must be submitted in writing, and received not later than a week prior to the meeting, to Airports Division, Department of Transportation, Honolulu International Airport, 400 Rodgers Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819.

Persons needing special accommodations at the pre-bid meeting due to a disability may contact Ms. Kandyce Watanabe, State Project Manager, at (808) 838-8847, or by facsimile at (808) 838-8751.

The "General Provisions" applicable to this project are also available for purchase from the above office for One Dollar ($1.00) per copy.

Campaign contributions by State and County Contractors. Contractors are hereby notified of the applicability of Section 11-205.5, HRS, which states that campaign

contributions are prohibited from specified State or county government contractors during the term of the contract if the contractors are paid with funds appropriated by a legislative body. For more information, contact the Campaign Spending Commission at (808) 586-0285.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation entitled Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 21 is applicable to this project. Bidders are hereby notified that the Department of Transportation will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin and sex (as directed by 23 CFR Part 200).

The Equal Employment Opportunity Regulations of the Secretary of Labor implementing Executive Order 11246, as amended shall be complied with on this project.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Regulations entitled "Participation by Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Department of Transportation Programs", Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 26 is applicable to this project. Bidders are hereby notified that the Department of Transportation will strictly enforce full compliance with all of the requirements of the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program with respect to this project.

Bidders are directed to read and be familiar with the General Information Regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Regulatory Requirements for Federal Aid Projects Regarding Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, which establishes the program requirements pursuant to Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 26, and, particularly, the requirements of certification, method of award, and evidence of good faith.

Each proposal shall be on a form furnished by said Department.

Estimated construction cost is between $900,000 and $1,000,000.

For additional information, contact Ms. Kandyce Watanabe, State Project Manager, at (808) 838-8847, or at State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Airports Division, Honolulu International Airport, 400 Rodgers Boulevard, Suite 700, Honolulu, Hawaii 96819-1880.

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

Brennon T. Morioka, Ph.D., P.E.

Director of Transportation

Internet Posting: April 25, 2008