Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B27000644

Honuakaha residential hot-water return system modifications

The Hawaii Community Development Authority is seeking a licensed plumbing contractor to upgrade the domestic hot-water return system at the occupied Honuakaha residential complex in Honolulu. - Government buyer: Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA), State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism; HCDA Capital Improvement Program. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturers, OEMs, or vendors are named in the available materials. - Requested work: Modify the existing hot-water return system serving 151 residential units, including piping, valves, fittings, supports, insulation and related components; demolition and restoration; testing, flushing, disinfection, balancing, startup and commissioning. - Locations and access work: Work involves 25 second-floor units and one third-floor unit, with associated work in utility pathways, mechanical areas and the P2 parking level. Furnish and install 25 fire-rated access panels and complete firestopping and finish restoration. - Listed product items: 25 fire-rated access panels; 1-inch Type L copper pipe, priced per linear foot for potential change orders, with no quantity specified. - Bid work items: Plumbing and piping components; pipe insulation and jacketing; wall and ceiling openings and patching; painting and finish restoration; system testing and commissioning; the third-floor piping connection; other completion work; and the building permit issuance fee. The bid form shows a total base-bid figure of $982, identified as the permit issuance fee, while individual work-item prices are not provided. - Notable requirements: The building remains occupied and operational. The contractor must coordinate unit access and hot-water shutdowns, provide at least 72 hours’ notice and obtain written authorization for planned shutdowns, minimize resident disruption, and protect the building from dust, noise and water damage. Contractor qualifications include applicable Hawaii licensing, at least five consecutive years of experience, a permanent Oahu office, insurance and relevant project references.

Description

The solicitation seeks modifications to the domestic hot water return system serving 151 rental units in the Honuakaha residential building at 545 Queen Street, Honolulu, Oahu. The work includes demolition, installation of new hot water return piping and associated components, testing, startup, commissioning, and restoration of affected finishes. The building will remain occupied during construction, and the contractor must minimize disruption to residents and maintain building operations. Responses must be submitted through HIePRO by November 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM.

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