The Honolulu Board of Water Supply invites bids for furnishing and delivering six four-wheel-drive pickup trucks with specified cab configurations, pickup bodies, and accessories. The solicitation also includes one four-wheel-drive sport utility vehicle and two all-wheel-drive sport utility vehicles. Bidders must submit their responses and completed supporting documents electronically through HePS by the closing deadline.
The Board of Water Supply seeks proposals for drinking water laboratory testing and related technical services. Addendum No. 26 says the RFP remains stayed. Its proposal due date has been provisionally extended to October 26, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Hawaii time.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Board of Water Supply of Honolulu
Honolulu Board of Water Supply Regular Meeting
Date: Sep 28, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Board accepted a donation of eight chassis from Matson Navigation Company to support the transportation of generators during hurricane season. The Board initiated the update process for the 5-year strategic plan covering fiscal years 2028-2033, which included the formation of a permitted interaction group to collaborate with senior management. Additionally, the Board received an update regarding the Navy's remediation efforts related to the Red Hill fuel contamination and the potential reactivation of the Halava shaft.
Board Of Water Supply Stakeholder Advisory Group Stakeholder Advisory Group Meeting
Date: Sep 17, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting provided an overview of recent operations and challenges, particularly regarding the impact of hurricane season on water pumping facilities and emergency power restoration efforts. Key discussion topics included the importance of water conservation during power outages, the deployment and placement of emergency generators, and ongoing efforts to expand backup power capabilities. The committee also discussed water treatment processes for contaminants such as TCP and PFAS, the role of community partners in resource logistics, and an update on the pipeline renewal planning progress that began in 2016.
Honolulu Board Of Water Supply Regular Meeting
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Marc S.O. ChunAssistant Administrator, Water Resources Division
The Board of Directors meeting addressed key operational updates regarding the Red Hill fuel contamination and the status of ground water levels at index stations, noting positive trends in rainfall and water usage. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to discussing the impact of power outages caused by tropical storm Lala on the water system's infrastructure. Discussions centered on the criticality of electricity for pump stations and storage tanks, the importance of water conservation messaging during power loss, and strategies to enhance system resilience. The Board reviewed plans for deploying additional emergency generators, including a request to FEMA for funding, to ensure continued water service for the community during future emergencies.
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