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Council approves multiyear construction‑management contract for Gila wastewater upgrade
Summary
The council adopted Resolution 461‑26 authorizing a six‑year, multi‑year construction‑management agreement for the Gila wastewater treatment plant upgrade, clarifying that the contract funds were included in prior appropriations and carved from earlier bond authority.
Hawaii County Council members voted March 18 to approve Resolution 461‑26, which authorizes the mayor to enter a six‑year agreement for professional construction management services related to the Gila wastewater treatment plant upgrade. The resolution text lists an estimated cost of $1,600,000 per year for the construction‑management contract.
Director Daniel Gervan answered council questions about how the contract fits within earlier appropriations, stating that the $337,000,000 construction contract figure discussed previously was the construction portion and that the earlier budgeted appropriation exceeded that amount and included construction management. He said the original appropriation included $18,000,000 for construction management and that the current request represents carving out roughly $7,200,000 to perform the work rather than signaling a separate, new bond.
Councilmembers used information the department provided in advance to clarify scope and funding breakdowns; after discussion the council adopted the resolution (motion carries 8 ayes, 1 excused). The director said additional documentation was circulated to answer committee questions about scope and cost allocation.
Next steps include mayoral execution of the multiyear agreement and departmental procurement consistent with the approved funding and scope.
