Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Upgrades

The County of Hawai'i, through the Department of Environmental Management Wastewater Division, is soliciting proposals for the Kealakehe Wastewater Treatment Plant R-1 Upgrades (Job No. WW-4829R) in Kailua-Kona. The project objective is to upgrade the treatment process to consistently produce treated wastewater meeting R-1 recycled water quality standards as defined by the Hawaii State Department of Health and HAR section 11-62-27. The comprehensive scope of work includes all planning, design, permitting, construction, testing, commissioning, and limited initial operations. Key physical deliverables include a fish exclusion system, a fiberglass shelter for laboratory testing, filtration and disinfection systems, solids handling, yard piping, electrical systems, and instrumentation and controls. The contract will be awarded to the responsive Priority Listed Offeror that achieves the highest final score based on a 100-point evaluation focusing on approach, work plan, schedule, risk mitigation, and quality control. Performance is governed by the Hawaii State Department of Health Reuse Guidelines and Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction. Key administrative requirements include the provision of performance and payment bonds equal to 100 percent of the contract price, compliance with Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements, and adherence to OSHA safety standards. Proposals must be submitted via the OpenGov Procurement Portal, with specific requirements for the Standard Qualification Questionnaire for Proposer's form and resumes of key personnel.