***As of April 18, 2024. Bid has been Cancelled. rebid date not available at this time. Project Description: Within the Kulani Tract of Pu`u Maka`ala Natural Area Reserve, three steel
water tanks are located at two different locations. The Mauna Loa Boys School (MLBS) Water
tank is approximately 400,000 gallons. There are 2 additional 400,000-gallon tanks situated in
the South Boundary unit just off Kulani Cone Road. Tanks were acquired in 2010 when former
Dept. of Public Safety Kulani Correctional facility was shutdown. The area is of high
conservation value for its highly intact native forest and watershed as well as the high
concentrations of endangered forest birds and plants. The area experienced a fire in 2016. The
tanks are the only available High Elevation Water supply to cover and protect over 250,000
acres of public land from wildfire.
Project Goals:
o Repair rupture in MLBS tank
o Scale and remove rust from exterior of all tanks including tops- collect and dispose of
rust flakes
o Treat rust with rust preventative / inhibitor
o Paint all the Tanks with DTM paint (Direct To Metal) premium Marine grade metal paint
o Replace and repair access covers and access ladders
o Replace plumbing fittings and fixtures to support fire- fighting apparatus
o Re-surface catchment of MLBS catchment with concrete weather sealant
All supplies and materials to be provided by vendor. Specifications Contact:
Nick Agorastos
nicholas.r.agorastos@hawaii.gov
Office 808-974-4226 Solicitation info:
Solicitation will be 3 line items:
1. Line item 1: MLBS Tank- repair ruptured panel, scale and remove surface
rust, dispose of rust flakes and old plumbing fixtures, replace valves at
connection points and add in a 2 ½” NH distribution gate valve
2. Line item 2: K-cone Tank A- scale and remove surface rust, dispose of rust
flakes and old plumbing fixtures, replace valves at connection points and
add in a 2 ½” NH distribution gate valve
3. Line item 3: K-Cone Tank B- scale and remove surface rust, dispose of rust
flakes and old plumbing fixtures, replace valves at connection points and
add in a 2 ½” NH distribution gate valve
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