B25000165 Replace & Re-certify Existing BFP at Various Schools

The State of Hawaii is seeking qualified contractors for contract opportunity B25000165 to replace and re-certify existing backflow preventers at three schools in Maui County: Iao Intermediate School, Lahaina Intermediate School, and Kamalii Elementary School. This procurement requires contractors to furnish all necessary materials and labor to remove corroded existing backflow preventers and install new units that meet County of Maui water system standards and state and local plumbing codes. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii C-37 Plumbing Contractors license and be compliant with Hawaii Compliance Express requirements at the time of bid submittal. Proposals must be submitted through the HIePRO procurement system by August 23, 2024, with work to be performed during normal business hours excluding holidays. The successful contractor will be responsible for coordinating with the fire alarm company, conducting required backflow preventer testing after installation, and submitting test results to the Department of Accounting and General Services.

The contract opportunity does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement documents. Contractors may bid on all or any of the proposed backflow preventer locations, and the specifications do not indicate a specific budget range or total project value. The work requires technical expertise in plumbing systems, specifically backflow preventer installation and certification, with a focus on compliance with local water system standards. While precise financial details are not provided, the project involves replacing backflow preventers at multiple school sites, suggesting a moderate-scale infrastructure maintenance contract. Interested contractors should carefully review the detailed specifications in the 20240729 Backflow Specs 002.pdf document and the 103D-1 General Conditions.pdf to understand the full scope of requirements and contractual obligations.