Honuakaha Hot Water Return Systems Modifications

The Hawai‘i Community Development Authority (“HCDA”), a body corporate and public instrumentality of the State of Hawai‘i, administratively attached to the State of Hawai‘i’s Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, is the owner of one hundred fifty-one (151) residential apartment units within the Honuakaha Affordable Housing Complex (“Honuakaha”).

Honuakaha is located at 545 Queen Street, Honolulu Hawai‘i 96813, identified as O‘ahu Tax Map Key (1) 2-1-031:021. The Work required under this IFB is limited to modifications to the domestic tankless hot water return system servicing the 151 HCDA-owned residential units; however, portions of the Work may occur within or affect certain common elements and common areas of the broader Honuakaha complex.

The HCDA requires the services of a licensed C-37 Plumbing Contractor (hereinafter “Contractor”) to provide all necessary services to complete the Honuakaha Hot Water Return System Modifications (the “Project”).

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, tools, transportation, protection, and incidentals necessary to complete the Project (hereinafter referred to as the “Work”) in accordance with the plans, specifications, exhibits, attachments, and requirements stated in this IFB.

The Work generally consists of modifications to the tankless domestic hot water return (“HWR”) system serving the HCDA-owned rental units, including piping modifications associated with twenty-five (25) second-floor residential units and a third-floor residential unit located above the second-floor Recreation Room, as identified in the drawings.

The Work includes, but is not limited to, installation and modification of hot water return piping and associated valves, fittings, supports, insulation, and related components; wall and shaft access openings; installation of fire-rated access panels; firestopping; restoration of disturbed surfaces and finishes; and testing, startup, and commissioning.

The Work shall also include modifications within the P2 parking garage level, vertical utility pathways, trash chute/mechanical access rooms, and rooftop mechanical equipment areas, as applicable, all in accordance with the drawings and specifications attached hereto as Exhibits A, B, and C.

Project requirements

• Modification of the domestic HWR piping system and associated components in accordance with the plans and specifications referenced herein and attached hereto.
• Temporary shutdowns and restoration of domestic hot water service as necessary to complete the Work. The Contractor shall minimize service interruptions to occupied residential units to the greatest extent practicable.
• Provide and install new fire-rated access panels as indicated in the plans and specifications.
• Testing, startup, and commissioning of the modified domestic hot water return system.
• Pressure testing, flushing, balancing, and verification of proper circulation and operation of the modified domestic hot water return system.
• Removal of demolished materials, construction debris, excess materials, equipment, packaging, and other waste generated by the Work.

Post construction

• As-built drawings reflecting field changes made during construction;
• Product data, warranties, and maintenance information for installed equipment and materials;
• Final testing and commissioning documentation; and
• Any required closeout documentation identified in the attached plans, specifications, exhibits, attachments, and addenda incorporated herein.

**Contract type:** Lump Sum Construction Contract.

The contract shall be for a period of six (6) consecutive months from the date of the Notice to Proceed (“NTP”) issued by HCDA, unless earlier terminated or extended as provided herein.

**Contractor license:** State of Hawaii C-37 Plumbing Contractor.

The Project's building permit application (BP-2026-4568) has been approved for issuance by the City and County of Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP). The building permit issuance fee is currently **$982.00**. The successful Contractor shall be responsible for payment of the building permit issuance fee, which shall be included in the Contractor’s Lump Sum Bid Price and separately identified on the Bid Form, and for obtaining the issued building permit no later than January 23, 2027.

Construction activities shall not commence until the Contractor has obtained the issued building permit and HCDA has issued a written Notice to Proceed.

For work performed by subcontractors, the Contractor’s allowance on the subcontract costs shall not exceed ten percent (10%), consistent with Section SP 5 of the Special Provisions (Attachment 5).

Anticipated Award Date: Friday, November 20, 2026.