Description
The State of Hawaii Department of Defense is seeking a qualified contractor to replace and upgrade the domestic hot‑water system for the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Boiler Room (Building 1788) at Kalaeloa, Oʻahu. The work includes removal of existing hot‑water tanks and piping, installation of a new air‑source heat‑pump water heater, five storage tanks, a water softener, an expanded 12‑panel solar hot‑water collector array with associated pumps and controls, new electrical service (transformer, breakers, feeders, branch circuits), and related civil/architectural tasks such as concrete pad repair, roof flashing, exterior painting, and a new sanitary sewer lateral. The contract value is estimated between $250,000 and $500,000. Bidders must hold appropriate Hawaii contractor licenses (licensed plumber, C‑37 specialty, etc.) and comply with numerous state statutes, safety, and environmental requirements. A mandatory pre‑bid site visit/meeting is scheduled for 25 Aug 2026; questions are due 27 Aug 2026; offers are due 10 Sep 2026 via HIePRO.
• Scope: hot‑water system removal & replacement, solar collector expansion, water‑softener, electrical upgrades, minor civil/architectural work.
• Location: Kalaeloa, Oʻahu, Hawaii (Island of Oahu).
• Estimated contract value: $250‑$500 K.
• Required licenses: Hawaii plumbing and C‑37 specialty (or appropriate A/B general contractor licenses).
• Key dates: Site visit 25 Aug 2026, Q&A deadline 27 Aug 2026, bid deadline 10 Sep 2026 2:00 PM HST.
• Submission method: electronic only through HIePRO.
• Additional requirements: transaction fee 0.75% (max $5,000), compliance with state tax, labor agreements (if > $1.5 M – not applicable here), and extensive safety/environmental provisions.