The County of Kaua‘i requests proposals to design, construct, and install the Kealaula Supportive Housing Phase II photovoltaic project. The contractor must furnish all materials, labor, transportation, tools, equipment, machinery, and services for the County of Kauai Housing Agency, Development Division. This is a construction-services procurement funded by the Community Development Block Grant program, not an application for grant funding.
Sole Source:If the need is proprietary or for service continuity, coordinate with the end-user and Purchasing to justify.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and State Procurement Office (SPO) contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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County of Kauai, HI (Division of Purchasing) uses sole source for proprietary technology or service continuity. No specific dollar threshold was cited in the provided guidance. Practical steps:
Partner with the end-user department to document uniqueness, compatibility/continuity needs, market research, and consequences of alternatives.
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The County uses cooperative purchasing today to expedite awards and sidestep the low $25,000 competitive threshold and local preference hurdles. You can gain access to these cooperative options through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners.
Agency-specific vendor registration, compliance steps, and approval routing shape the purchasing timeline.
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Liquor Control Commission Special Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 10, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a special session to conduct interviews for the position of Director of Liquor Control. Key discussion topics during the candidate interviews included management experience, leadership styles, strategies for prioritizing the first year on the job, methods for maintaining public trust in regulatory roles, handling personnel performance issues, addressing employee harassment, managing complex regulatory or licensing issues, and demonstrating financial competency in budgeting and resource allocation.
Liquor Control Commission Open Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 26, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission addressed a consent agenda encompassing director actions, temporary reduction of premises requests, and product tasting permit applications. A public hearing was held regarding a new restaurant general license application. The commission also reviewed a new liquor license application, processed three violation reports involving liquor sales and management, and approved an off-premises warehousing request. Additionally, a solicitor's permit application was approved. The commission engaged in a detailed discussion regarding the recruitment, scoring, and interview process for the new Department of Liquor Control Director.
Board of Water Supply Regular Meeting Minutes
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The meeting featured an informational briefing on the Kapaia Waterline Environmental Permitting project, which includes plans for reservoir intake systems, water treatment plant acquisition and expansion, and waterline upgrades. The Board also reviewed the outcome of the Small Business Regulatory Review Board meeting regarding proposed water rate increases. Action items included approval for reappropriating budget line-items for pump replacements, and approval of several indemnification agreements, including one for IT services, a venue agreement with the Department of Parks and Recreation, and escrow documents for a land exchange. Finally, the Board approved amendments to the rules and regulations concerning water service rates.
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