Interim Operation of Kawaiele Pump Station, Kekaha, Kauai

Solicitation IFB-26-200-013 is an invitation for bids from the Agribusiness Development Corporation under the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for the interim operation of the Kawaiele Pump Station in Kekaha, Kauai. The contractor is responsible for the Monday through Friday operation of a drainage system featuring one 100-HP pump and two 200-HP pumps, managing an average water volume of 17 million gallons per day. Key performance requirements include maintaining a minimum 95% operational uptime, cycling pumps at least once weekly for 20 minutes each, and providing an on-island project manager. The scope also encompasses electrical maintenance of power transmission lines, including pole transformers and tree trimming to prevent power loss. The contract has a base period of up to one calendar year with options to extend for two additional consecutive years at the same cost. The Agribusiness Development Corporation may terminate the agreement with thirty days' notice upon the execution of a long-term operation and maintenance contract. Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest Total Base Bid. Qualified bidders must hold a General Contractor A or C-13, C-15, or C-37e license and provide certification of Commercial General Liability and Worker's Compensation insurance. Compliance with HRS Chapter 237 tax clearance and registration with the Hawaii Compliance Express is mandatory. Payments are made via original invoices and are subject to the availability of funds and final tax clearance from the State of Hawaii and the IRS.