The State of Hawaii’s Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) is seeking a qualified contractor to repair the marginal wharf at Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor in Kekaha, Kauai, which was damaged by Hurricane Lowell. The scope includes demolition of damaged wood superstructure, disposal of waste, installation of new steel pipe piles, stainless‑steel hardware, marine‑grade lumber, and construction of a concrete ramp and turbidity curtain. All work must comply with state environmental and safety regulations, and the contractor must be registered in Hawaii’s compliance system (HCE).
• Location: Kikiaola Small Boat Harbor, Kekaha, Kauai, HI
• Contract type: Invitation for Bid (construction)
• Release date: 10/14/2026; bid due: 10/30/2026 2:00 PM
• Required deliverables: complete demolition, waste disposal, new wharf structural elements, concrete ramp, turbidity curtain, and site restoration
• Mandatory compliance: state tax (GET), HCE registration, certificates of good standing, worker’s compensation, etc.
• Attachments: plans, specifications, proposal form, general conditions PDFs
• Estimated contract value: likely in the mid‑hundreds of thousands to low‑millions USD (see payout estimate).