12th and 13th Floor Carpet Tile Replacement

The State of Hawai‘i Department of Human Resources Development (DHRD) is seeking a qualified contractor to remove existing carpet and install new modular carpet tile on the 12th and 13th floors of the Leiopapa a Kamehameha Building in Honolulu. The work includes demolition, substrate preparation, installation of carpet tile, provision of transitions, and a 5 % spare‑tile allowance, with all labor, materials, equipment, permits, insurance, and warranties supplied by the contractor. The contract value is estimated between $275,000 and $360,000 and will be awarded to a single responsible bidder. • Scope: removal of existing carpet, installation of 24″ × 24″ solution‑dyed nylon carpet tile (minimum 22 oz/yd², heavy‑traffic rating) on two floors. • Required licenses: C‑7 (Carpet Laying Contractor) and any other applicable Hawaii contractor licenses. • Mandatory compliance: Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D, General Excise Tax inclusion, 0.75 % transaction fee (max $5,000), and 80 % Hawai‘i‑resident workforce. • Timeline: Site visit 15 Oct 2026 (non‑mandatory), questions due 20 Oct 2026, bid submission deadline 2 Nov 2026 2:00 PM HST. • Deliverables: detailed schedule, warranty documentation (10‑year tile warranty, 1‑year workmanship warranty), spare tiles, and coordination with ongoing furniture upgrades.