# Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B27000513

Interim operation and maintenance of Kawaiele pump station and drainage infrastructure

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 29, 2026
**Identifier:** B27000513
**NAICS:** 221310, 238210, 238290

The State of Hawaii’s Agribusiness Development Corporation is seeking interim operation and maintenance of the Kawaiele pump station and related drainage infrastructure in Kekaha, Kauai.
- **Government buyer:** Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC), State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; ADC office.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No commercial OEMs, manufacturers, or service vendors are named. The pumps and transmission infrastructure are existing equipment to be operated and maintained, not new purchases.
- **Requested services:**
  - Operate, inspect, repair, and maintain one 100-HP pump and two 200-HP pumps, along with valves, controls, pipes, and related station components. The system pumps an average of approximately 17 million gallons per day.
  - Inspect and maintain electrical transmission poles and lines, including transformers, guy wires, cross arms, and insulators; perform preventive tree trimming and approved electrical repairs.
  - Coordinate and supervise ADC-approved additional work, including engine servicing and repairs, with contingency work capped at $25,000.
- **Notable requirements:** Maintain at least 95% pump operational uptime; conduct weekday operations and daily visual inspections; cycle each pump at least weekly for at least 20 minutes; provide qualified staff when operator attendance is required; and assign a qualified on-island project manager. Applicable Hawaii contractor licensing is required, including General Contractor A and/or C-13, C-15, or C-37e, as applicable.
- **Term:** One-year base period beginning with the written Notice to Proceed, with up to two consecutive one-year extensions by mutual written agreement. ADC may terminate on 30 days’ written notice, including when its long-term operations and maintenance contract is in place.

### Description

The solicitation seeks interim, Monday-to-Friday operation of the Kawaiele drainage pump station in Kekaha, Kauai, which has one 100-HP pump and two 200-HP pumps. Work includes routine pump operation, inspection and repairs, maintaining electrical transmission lines, and related labor, materials, equipment, and supervision. The solicitation documents also describe troubleshooting and repair of motor-control components and require an on-island project manager. The contract may begin for up to one year, with options to extend for up to two consecutive years; a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit is scheduled for October 16, 2026.

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