When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 1, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $5,000,000.

It was issued by Hawai'i Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Coastal engineering firm with experience in shoreline resilience and transportation infrastructure. Expertise in nature-based solutions, hybrid coastal protection, coral reef protection, and revetment design. Experience preparing highway construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates under state and federal requirements. Strong permitting, environmental review, community outreach, and native cultural engagement capabilities. Proven ability to provide bidding assistance, construction design support, monitoring, and multi-agency coordination. Licensed engineering professionals with experience delivering public-sector infrastructure projects in Hawaii.

General Coastal Engineering Services (Due October 1, 2026)

Overview

Architecture, Engineering & Urban Planning

Hawaii, United StatesPosted: September 3, 2026Deadline: October 1, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Hawaii government authority is seeking coastal engineering services for highway and coral reef resilience projects under a five-year contract. The work emphasizes nature-based or hybrid shoreline protection, permitting, roadway design, construction support, and agency coordination.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be on the HDOT Qualified Consultant List for fiscal year 2027
Must be registered to do business in the State of Hawaii
Must possess a current and valid license in the category of work for which the consultant is requesting qualification
Must provide proof of general liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
Must provide proof of automobile liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per accident
Must provide proof of professional liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000 annual aggregate
Project manager must be a professional engineer licensed in the State of Hawaii

BUDGET

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$5,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

60 months

TIMELINE

Publication Date: September 1st, 2026

Proposals Due: October 1st, 2026

Evaluation: October 2nd – October 8th, 2026

Discussion with top 3: October 9th – October 15th, 2026

Finalize Evaluation Rankings: October 16th – October 22nd, 2026

Selection Notification: October 23rd – October 29th, 2026

Consultant Audit: October 30th – November 13th, 2026

Negotiation: November 16th – November 20th, 2026

Fee Acceptance Letter: November 23rd, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Hawai'i Department Of Transportation

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Hawaii seeks a qualified vendor to provide general coastal engineering services under a five-year contract. Services will support projects intended to improve the resilience of a highway and the nearby coral reef that protects it. The work may include assessment, planning, modeling, design, monitoring during design and after construction, and engineering support.

The selected provider will focus on nature-based solutions or hybrid approaches incorporating perforated concrete structures or rock revetments. The scope also includes engaging community outreach organizers and native cultural leaders, coordinating with environmental engineers and permitting offices, and supporting the permitting and community approval process.

Additional responsibilities include preparing construction plans, specifications, and estimates for roadway-related projects in accordance with state highway and federal highway procedures; coordinating activities with the design branch; attending project coordination meetings; providing bidding assistance and design support during construction; and coordinating with applicable government agencies and utility companies.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 1, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $5,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Hawai'i Department Of Transportation. The work is located in Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Coastal engineering firm with experience in shoreline resilience and transportation infrastructure
Expertise in nature-based solutions, hybrid coastal protection, coral reef protection, and revetment design
Experience preparing highway construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates under state and federal requirements
Strong permitting, environmental review, community outreach, and native cultural engagement capabilities
Proven ability to provide bidding assistance, construction design support, monitoring, and multi-agency coordination
Licensed engineering professionals with experience delivering public-sector infrastructure projects in Hawaii

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