Conduct Water Study on Kaho`olawe Island

The Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, under the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources, is soliciting proposals for a Water Development Study to address limited freshwater availability and deteriorating catchment infrastructure on Kahoʻolawe. The selected consultant will conduct on-island assessments of existing reservoirs and catchment systems to identify new rainwater collection opportunities. The primary goal is to create a sustainable water development plan featuring design concepts, cost estimates, and a phased implementation strategy that prioritizes climate resilience, low-maintenance design, and ecological sensitivity to support ongoing island restoration and revegetation. The project has a strict duration not to exceed six months from execution, with a final completion, invoicing, and payment deadline of May 31, 2027. Key deliverables include a technical report summarizing site data and findings, a detailed water development plan with diagrams, and a final presentation to KIRC staff and Commissioners. Qualified offerors should demonstrate expertise in strategic rainwater catchment design and large-scale water system planning within arid or remote island environments. Contractors must comply with State of Hawaii general conditions, including obtaining a tax clearance certificate, a general excise tax license, a certificate of compliance from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, and a certificate of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. The agreement mandates strict adherence to confidentiality and data security protocols regarding personal information, as well as compliance with nondiscrimination laws. Payments will be issued upon the submission of original invoices certifying that services have been performed according to the contract.