P&R Noland Eskaran

P&R Noland Eskaran serves as Director for the County of Hawaii, overseeing the strategic procurement of critical infrastructure and public service contracts aligned with the agency’s mission to ensure public safety, resilient utilities, and efficient municipal operations. In this capacity, Eskaran manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for specialty trade services and industrial materials, with a focus on drainage systems, stormwater infrastructure, pest control, and emergency response facilities. Their role is central to executing capital improvement initiatives and maintaining compliance with state and federal procurement regulations, ensuring that contracting activities directly support the Big Island’s long-term resilience goals. Eskaran maintains collaborative relationships with a broad base of qualified contractors specializing in specialty trade services and steel fabrication, though no single vendor dominates the award landscape. The procurement approach emphasizes competitive bidding, technical evaluation, and performance-based outcomes, fostering partnerships with firms capable of delivering durable, code-compliant solutions under challenging environmental conditions. Vendor engagement is characterized by transparency, rigorous qualification screening, and a preference for local contractors with proven experience in Hawaii’s unique geotechnical and climatic environments. Set-aside preferences are uniformly non-targeted, with 100% of acquisitions open to all eligible bidders without socioeconomic set-asides such as 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB. This reflects a strategic decision to prioritize technical capability and geographic responsiveness over socioeconomic classifications, ensuring the broadest possible pool of qualified contractors can compete for essential public works. The agency’s procurement focus is concentrated in two primary NAICS categories: 238990 (All Other Specialty Trade Contractors), encompassing drainage, vegetation management, and facility maintenance services, and 331222 (Steel Wire Drawing), indicating a significant demand for custom-fabricated structural and utility components. Eskaran’s expertise lies in managing complex, mission-critical procurements that demand precision engineering, environmental compliance, and rapid deployment in remote or high-risk areas across the island.