The solicitation seeks a correlating acoustic leak noise logging system for the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply. The project entails furnishing and delivering the system, including necessary labor, transportation, machinery, equipment, materials, tools, taxes, and incidental work in accordance with the specifications. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
The solicitation seeks a correlating acoustic leak noise logging system for the Hawaii County Department of Water Supply. The project entails furnishing and delivering the system, including necessary labor, transportation, machinery, equipment, materials, tools, taxes, and incidental work in accordance with the specifications. Bids are due December 3, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i
Department Of Water Supply County Of Hawai'i Water Board Meeting
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed several critical operational and administrative items. Key discussions included the approval of an increase to the Power Cost Charge and an update on the Kahaluʻu Boosters A & B repair project following a lack of bid submissions. The board reviewed recovery efforts related to Hurricane Lala, including lifting boil water notices and considering waivers for water consumption charges for affected customers. The meeting also featured a review of financial statements and the Manager-Chief Engineer's report, which provided status updates on North Kona wells and announced the upcoming retirements of key staff members, including the Human Resources Specialist and the Manager-Chief Engineer.
Hawaiʻi County Water Board Public Hearing
Date: Sep 22, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board conducted a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Power Cost Charge. The Department of Water Supply recommended raising the rate from $2.53 to $3.04 per thousand gallons to address excess power costs incurred since the previous rate adjustment. A member of the public provided testimony opposing the increase and questioned the adequacy of the department's public notification and outreach efforts regarding the hearing.
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Department of Water Supply, County of Hawai'i Water Board Meeting Minutes
Date: Aug 25, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting addressed the Power Cost Charge, including the scheduling of a public hearing for a proposed increase. The Board discussed and approved the dedication of a water system. Key procurement items included decisions to seek alternate procurement for Call Center services and specific material supplies, as well as the award of material contracts. Proposed rule changes regarding agricultural use rates were reviewed, with a public hearing scheduled. Staff presented progress reports on various projects, including reservoir and eruption-related infrastructure, and provided an overview of financial statements. Additionally, the Manager-Chief Engineer provided updates on North Kona well operations, the implementation of online meeting recordings, and a comprehensive briefing on the Department's response and recovery efforts following Hurricane Lala.
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