Project Description:
Purpose:
This notice is issued for advance planning and informational purposes only. It is not a Request for Proposals (RFP), does not request the submission of qualifications or proposals, and does not obligate the State to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The scope, schedule, procurement method, funding, and requirements described below are preliminary and subject to change.

The State currently anticipates procuring the Project using the design-build project delivery method through competitive sealed proposals in accordance with HRS Chapter 103D and applicable Hawaiʻi Administrative Rules. Under this method, the State would enter into a single contract with a design-builder responsible for the required design and construction services. The final procurement method and contractual requirements shall be established in the solicitation documents.

Project Overview:
The objective of the project is to provide a drinking water laboratory facility to test emerging per-and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances for environmental and public health programs in the State of Hawaii. The project generally consists of renovating approximately 4,500 square feet on the third floor of the State Laboratories Division\'s Kamauleule Building located in Pearl City, Hawaiʻi. The renovation includes receiving, preparation, testing and wash space and related infrastructure improvements necessary for the intended laboratory operations.

Preliminary Contract Value:
The preliminary estimated design-build contract value is $10 million. This estimate is provided for planning purposes, is subject to revision, and does not guarantee the amount of available funding or the final contract value.