The County of Hawai'i is requesting bids for KEKUAOKALANI GYMNASIUM COURT IMPROVEMENTS, Job No. PR-4958, in Kailua-Kona, North Kona, Hawai'i. It is an Invitation For Bid administered through the County of Hawaii Procurement Portal, with bids due Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 2:00pm Hawaii-Aleutian Time—Honolulu. The posting is marked OPEN and concerns gymnasium court improvements rather than a grant program.
Sole Source:Use only if the solution is proprietary and essential to continuity of operations; help the agency draft an HRS 103D justification for CPO approval and public posting.
Coops:Frequently procures through SPO Statewide Price & Vendor Lists, NASPO ValuePoint, or Sourcewell; 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 Hawaii, HI can pursue sole source under HRS Chapter 103D when the product/service is proprietary or essential to continuity of government operations and no other vendor can provide it. Work with the champion agency to:
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There is no evidence that County of Hawaii actively uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and County of Hawaii can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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County of Hawaii Finance Purchasing Division at County Of Hawaii
Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract involves the processing of a public records request by the County of Hawaii Finance Purchasing Division. It outlines the responsibilities of the requester, the method and timing of disclosure, and the estimated fees and costs associated with the request.
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County of Hawaii Community Meeting
Date: Mar 16, 2025Type: Meeting mention
The meeting served as an open forum for community members to engage with officials from the County of Hawaii. Key discussion topics included a status update on a police manhunt, inquiries regarding the development of a roundabout at the Singing Bridge, and the upcoming construction timeline for the Papaikou gym. Additionally, community concerns were raised regarding post office safety and the potential development of the Shapshire property, with residents emphasizing the importance of zoning and the preservation of the local coastline.
Fire Commission Special Meeting
Date: Aug 6, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission discussed the process for appointing a permanent fire chief, specifically addressing the application of scoring rubrics for evaluation. Members debated whether to use these rubrics to directly select a candidate or to narrow the pool to finalists for further, detailed assessment. The commission also addressed a previously raised question regarding a potential conflict of interest involving a member and discussed the feasibility of the proposed hiring timeline.
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The administration held a community meeting to gather feedback and outline operational priorities. Discussions focused on specific local infrastructure projects, including park lighting, bathroom renovations, parking access, and the construction of emergency shelter facilities. The meeting also addressed community concerns regarding the Thirty Meter Telescope project, the challenges surrounding senior citizen housing evictions, and issues related to rising property valuations and homeowner tax exemptions.
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