State & Local Government Bid and Contract Opportunities

NOTICE FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

(RESUME #1-PROF-08/09)

Pursuant to the provisions of HRS 103D, the County of Kauai hereby provides public notice to invite persons engaged in the professional services listed below to submit current statements of qualifications and expressions of interest for the fiscal year 2008 - 2009:

A. COUNTY ATTORNEY:

1. SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES. The County Attorney anticipates the need for attorneys licensed in Hawaii to provide services for representation, advice, and counsel in civil and criminal matters in the following areas of law:

Administrative Law Land Use

Construction Law Municipal Law Generally

Real Estate Development Condominium Property Regime

Contract Law Public Financing

Eminent Domain Torts

Insurance Law Worker s Compensation

In addition to the specific resume information called for at the end of this Notice, interested parties shall include the following information in their submittal:

a. The area(s) of practice in which the attorney or firm is interested in providing services, together with a summary of the number and types of cases/matters handled by each attorney in each category;

b. If applicable, the name of the law firm that the attorney is affiliated with, the number of years the attorney has been with that firm, whether the attorney is a partner of the firm, and what, if any, specialty areas of practice the firm has;

c. A brief description of staff and facilities available to the attorney or firm, including other attorneys, secretarial and paralegal support, and whether the firm has the ability to provide electronic case files during and following the conclusion of the case;

d. The manner of billing, including the range of hourly rates charged by the attorney or firm, together with a summary of the types and amounts of costs charged by the firm, whether any alternatives to hourly billing are available (such as fixed fee per case or project) and a description of the costs or methods of calculating charges under the alternative billing arrangements.

2. TRAINING. The County Attorney anticipates the need to select qualified persons to provide training services in the areas of law listed above and in general law office matters, such as case management and drafting.

In addition to the specific resume information called for at the end of this Notice, interested parties shall include the following information in their submittal:

a. The area(s) of practice in which the attorney or firm is interested in providing training, together with a summary of the number and types of cases/matters in the field handled by the attorney or firm;

b. The names of attorneys and other staff who are available to provide training, and their qualifications;

c. The cost of the services, including hourly rates for each person providing the service or the fee schedule for the training.

Direct questions to County Attorney Matthew S. K. Pyun, Jr. at (808) 241-6315.

B. COUNTY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS:

1. MASTERS/HEARINGS OFFICERS. The County Attorney anticipates the need to select qualified persons to hold hearings and take testimony and report to the board or commission findings, recommendations, or summaries of matters assigned to the master by the board or commission.

In addition to the specific resume information called for at the end of this Notice, interested parties shall include the following information in their submittal:

a. The relevant experience of the attorney or firm is interested in providing these services, together with a summary of the number and types of cases/matters in the field handled by the attorney or firm;

b. If a firm or organization, the names of attorneys and other staff who are available to provide the services, and their qualifications;

c. The cost of the services, including hourly rates for each person providing the service or a fee schedule.

2. BOARD OR COMMISSION PROSECUTORS. The County Attorney anticipates the need to select qualified attorneys, licensed to practice in Hawaii, to act as a prosecutor in enforcement actions by boards or commissions.

In addition to the specific resume information called for at the end of this Notice, interested parties shall include the following information in their submittal:

b. If a firm or organization, the names of attorneys and other staff who are available to provide the services, and their qualifications;

c. The cost of the services, including hourly rates for each person providing the service or the fee schedule.

Direct questions to County Attorney Matthew S. K. Pyun, Jr. at (808) 241-6315.

C. FINANCE - ACCOUNTING:

1. Central Services Cost Allocation Plan/Fringe Cost Rate. The County is seeking the services of an accounting firm for preparation of a central services cost allocation plan and fringe benefit rate for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009. The central service cost allocation plan and composite fringe benefit rate shall be in accordance with OMB Circular A-87 Cost Principles. The plan must identify, accumulate and allocate eligible cost for the use in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2009 fringe charges and central services cost allocation to funds and grants.

Estimated cost: $8,000.00

Estimated Project or Contract Time: 90 120 days

Contact person: Ann Wooton, (808) 241-4213

D. OFFICE OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

1. Engineering/Surveying Services. Agency seeks an engineering firm to develop plans for the construction of a 75-acre agricultural park on a vacant lot in Kilauea, Kaua i (TMK 5-2-4-99) which is owned by the County of Kaua i. Interested firms should be able to supply all necessary engineering and survey work required.

Amount of budgeted funds or estimated cost: $100,000.00

Estimated Project or Contract Time: November 2008 March 2009.

Contact person: Beth Tokioka, Director; (808) 241-6390

E. HOUSING AGENCY:

1. SITE FEASIBILITY ELEELE PARCEL. The Kauai County Housing Agency (KCHA) is seeking services of a consultant (Community Planner; Engineering firm; etc), licensed to do business in Hawaii, with experience in performing extensive site feasibility analysis for land development, concept planning, and financial cost analysis for affordable housing on a parcel of land in Eleele, Kauai. Services provided by consultant shall require taking an aggressive approach for completing services within a 6 to 8 month time frame. The primary purpose of the feasibility analysis is to furnish KCHA with sufficient information to assess site feasibility for housing development and to establish parameters for housing development for the subject parcel to assist in preparation of a Request for Proposals used to solicit a qualified development entity.

Estimated Cost: $100,000 -150,000

Estimated Contract Time: 6 to 8 months

Contact Person: Gary Mackler, (808) 241-4429; or Barbara Pendragon, (808) 241-4432.

Reference Materials: Scope of Services for Site Feasibility and Concept Plan, and Site Maps are available, upon request.

2. SITE FEASIBILITY - STATE OWNED PARCELS IN KAPAA AND KEKAHA. The Kauai County Housing Agency (KCHA) is seeking services of a consultant (Community Planner; Engineering firm; etc), licensed to do business in Hawaii, with experience in performing site feasibility analysis on five (5) State owned parcels for affordable housing development potential. The primary purpose of the feasibility analysis is to furnish KCHA with sufficient information to assess site feasibility and to assist in prioritizing sites for housing development.

Estimated Cost: $100,000

Estimated Contract Time: 6 to 8 months

Contact Person: Gary Mackler, (808) 241-4429; or Barbara Pendragon, (808) 241-4432.

Reference Materials: Scope of Services for Site Feasibility and Site Maps are available, upon request.

F. DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION:

1. PARK MASTER PLAN UPDATE. Professional Consultant Services (Community Planning G.S. 0020) to update existing Park Master Plan in accordance and consistent with the County General Plan Update and ongoing Community Development Plan.

Estimated Cost: $400,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 420 calendar days

2. LIGHT RETRO-FIT DESIGN. Electrical Engineering Design Services for the Retro-Fitting of various park facilities lighting system. (Vidinha Stadium Football , Hanapp Stadium Football Field, Isenberg Sotball Field, Peter Rayno Park Softball Field and Lhu e Tennis Courts)

Estimated Cost: $250,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 365 calendar days

3. KAPA A SOCCER FIELD. Civil/Structural Engineering and Planning services for developing construction plans, specifications and bid documents. May also include Class IV zoning permit processing.

Estimated Cost: $220,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 360 calendar days

4. ADA IMPROVEMENTS PARK FACILITIES. Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the ADA accessible routes and facilities retrofit at Islandwide park facilities.

Estimated Cost: $50,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 180 calendar days

5. KAUAI VETERAN S CEMETERY IMPROVEMENTS. Architectural/Engineering Design Services for the Kauai Veteran s Cemetery Improvements.

Estimated Cost: $60,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 180 calendar days

6. HANAPEPE STADIUM BLEACHERS. Architectural/Engineering Design Services for Permanent Bleacher Installation at Hanapp Stadium.

Estimated Cost: $35,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 180 calendar days

7. HANAMAULU BEACH PARK IMPROVEMENTS. Architectural/Engineering Design Services for Comfort Station, Pavilion improvements at Hanamaulu Beach Park

Estimated Cost: $50,000.00

Estimated Project Time: 180 calendar days

Contact Person: Mel Nishihara, Parks Administrator, Ph. (808) 241-4460

G. DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING:

1. WAIMEA-KEKAHA DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE. The Planning Department may require professional consultant services (Community Planning, GS-0020) to update the existing Waimea-Kekaha Development Plan which may include but not be limited to: formulation of Special Planning areas and land use community related special studies/policies/mapping pertaining to economic, housing, agriculture, recreation, social, environmental, culture and historic resources, infrastructure, traffic circulation, demographics, growth projections and scenarios and build out analysis, urban design and other land use issues; analysis of community zoning issues, smart growth concepts and implementation alternatives; public participation/education and meeting facilitation; and consistency/implementation of General Plan recommendations pertaining to region.

Estimated cost $500,000: Final cost will be based on funding availability and scope of work.

Estimated project time: Depending on scope and funding, project should be completed no later than December 31, 2009.

Questions should be directed to Myles Hironaka at (808) 241-6677.

2. LIHUE DEVELOPMENT PLAN UPDATE. The Planning Department may require professional consultant services (Community Planning, GS-0020) to update the existing Lihue Development Plan which may include but not be limited to: formulation of Special Planning areas and land use community related special studies/policies/mapping pertaining to economic, housing, agriculture, recreation, social, environmental, culture and historic resources, infrastructure, traffic circulation, demographics, growth projections and scenarios and build out analysis, urban design and other land use issues; analysis of community zoning issues, smart growth concepts and implementation alternatives; public participation/education and meeting facilitation; and consistency/implementation of General Plan recommendations pertaining to region.

Estimated cost $500,000: Final cost will be based on funding availability and scope of work.

Estimated project time: Depending on scope and funding, project should be completed no later than December 31, 2009.

Questions should be directed to Myles Hironaka at (808) 241-6677.

3. POIPU BEACH PARK-MAUKA ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRESERVE. The Planning Department may require professional archaeological services (GS-0193) to conduct an archaeological survey involving but not limited to research, field investigation, and preparation of reports for site inventory survey and assessment, mitigation and data recovery plans and long term preservation recommendations including preparation of nomination forms to register site to the State/Federal Registers, facilitating the execution of a steward/curatorship program and offering technical assistance to the County.

Estimated cost $20,000: Final cost will be based on funding availability and scope of work.

Estimated project time: Depending on scope and funding, project should be completed no later than September 30, 2009.

Questions should be directed to Ricky Tsuchiya at (808) 241-6677.

H. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AUTOMOTIVE EQUIP MAINTENANCE DIVISION:

1. SECOND FLOOR STORAGE CONSTRUCTION. Prepare plans and specifications and also make structural recommendations for construction of a second floor addition rated to carry a load of 300 lbs. per sq foot into an existing pre-engineered metal building and also enclose and renovate the existing area below the newly constructed second floor storage. Interested persons or firms should be Hawai i State licensed architect or structural engineer.

Estimated cost: $50,000.00

Estimated contract time: 6 months

Contact Person: Douglas Haigh, 241-6650

I. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING DIVISION:

1. CARRIAGE HOUSE BUILDING STRUCTURAL REPAIR & RESTORATION. Prepare plans and specifications for structural repairs and restoration of an existing pre-engineered metal building. Interested persons or firms should be Hawai i State licensed architect or structural engineer.

Estimated cost: $50,000.00

Estimated contract time: 6 months

Contact Person: Douglas Haigh, 241-6650

2. KAPA A BASEYARD STRUCTURAL RENOVATION. Prepare plans and specifications for structural repairs and restoration of existing CMU buildings with metal roofs and pre-engineered metal buildings. Interested persons or firms should be Hawai i State licensed architects.

Estimated cost: $100,000.00

Estimated contract time: 9 months

Contact Person: Douglas Haigh, 241-6650

3. HANALEI COURTHOUSE ADA IMPROVEMENTS/SEPTIC SYSTEM. Prepare plans and specifications for asbestos removal, ADA improvements, and individual wastewater system. Interested persons or firms should be Hawai i State licensed architects.

Estimated cost: $30,000.00

Estimated contract time: 6 months

Contact Person: Brian Inouye, 241-6653

J. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ROAD MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION:

1. REPAIR/RECONSTRUCTION OF MOANAKAI ROAD SEAWALL. Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the repair/reconstruction of Moanakai Road Seawall, including application and securing all necessary permits for the construction work to make the necessary repairs/reconstruction work for the Moanakai Road Seawall. Plans and Specifications may include restoration of the existing roadway and its infrastructure that may be affected by the work on the seawall.

Qualifications required: registered professional engineer in the State of Hawaii with a minimum of 10 years experience in the design of shoreline protection structures and a minimum of 5 years experience in the preparation documents and permits required for the construction of shoreline protection structures.

Estimated cost: $200,000.00

Contract Duration: Estimated at 240 calendar days.

2. KAPAA BEACH SAND MOVEMENT STUDY AND EVALUATION. Conduct a one (1) year study and evaluation to determine the sand movement along the shoreline of Kapaa Beach Park. The study and evaluation report shall also include recommendations of alternative methods to preserve the existing shoreline. This study and evaluation will be used to decide the course of action that the county will pursue in protecting the shoreline.

Qualifications required: Education in Ocean Engineering or similar field related to the study of the ocean, wave and current effects on the shoreline with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in the same.

Estimated cost: $300,000.00

Contract Duration: Estimated at 360 calendar days.

3. KANAELE ROAD RECONSTRUCTION OF ROADWAY SHOULDERS AND SLOPE STABILIZATION PROJECT. Prepare Plans and Specifications for the reconstruction of the road shoulder areas and stabilization of slopes along portion of Kanaele Road. Included in this work shall be an assessment of the need for the county to acquire additional properties, including a survey to determine lands recommended for acquisition, to implement the reconstruction of the road shoulder areas and stabilization of the slopes. Services for the preparation of documents and the application and the securing of all permits necessary for the construction phase of this project is also required.

Qualifications required: registered professional engineer in the State of Hawaii with a minimum of 10 experience in the design of roadways, in soil mechanics and slope stabilization and a minimum of 5 years experience in the preparation of documents and the application and securing of permits required for the construction phase of the project. A registered professional licensed surveyor in the State of Hawaii is also required.

Estimated cost: $200,000.00

Contract Duration: Estimated at 240 calendar days.

Contact: Ryan Nishikawa, (808) 241-6636.

K. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS SOLIDWASTE DIVISION

1. Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Planning Services for Development of a New RCRA Subtitle D Sanitary Landfill. Conduct appropriate site investigations to produce Initial Site report(s) and conceptual design(s); prepare, submit and complete an environmental impact statement pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343; prepare Engineering and Site Feasibility Report(s) to provide in-depth assessment of site-specific information needed to determine an optimal landfill design.

Minimum Qualifications. At a minimum, responses shall come from certified/licensed engineering consultants/firms with knowledge and experience in the following:

a. Landfill Site Selection and Design requirements per applicable State of Hawaii and Federal Regulations.

b. Environmental Review and Disclosure Process pursuant to Chapter 343 HRS

Estimated Cost: $550,000

The Estimated Project or Contract Time: 24 months

Contact person: Troy Tanigawa 241-6880

2. Site Selection Assistance and Environmental Planning for a Central Composting Facility. Facilitate a process involving community advisory committee to develop a ranked list of potential sites, preparation of final report, and complete an environmental assessment on the selected site.

Minimum Qualifications. Interested persons or firms should have completed at least one (1) similar project in the last eight (8) years. Responses shall come from certified/licensed engineering consultants/firms.

Estimated cost: $110,000

The Estimated Project or Contract Time: 12 Months

Contact person: Allison Fraley 241-6891.

L. DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT DIVISION.

1. ELEELE Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Process Equipment, Electrical System and Disinfection System Upgrades. The County of Kauai is seeking Professional Civil Engineering Design Services to provide planning, permitting, environmental assessment, engineering plans and specifications, bid documents, and services during bidding and construction for upgrades to process equipment, electrical systems and the disinfection system at the Eleele WWTP, owned and operated by the County s Wastewater Management Division. Work will include all services (architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering) necessary to complete the design for the improvements needed at the WWTP, including upgrades and replacements for various components of electrical and mechanical equipment that are at the end of their useful life. Improvements to be made shall implement the near-term recommendations identified in the recent Facility Plan . Anticipated WWTP equipment upgrades include headworks facilities, the emergency generator, sludge drying equipment, and may also include blowers and related mechanical equipment that may be cost effective to replace at this time because of energy efficiency considerations. The scope may also include some improvements at pump stations and within the Eleele Sewage Collection System. The project will also design ultraviolet (UV) disinfection to eliminate the use of chlorine gas as the disinfection system.

All work shall be in accordance with the requirements of the State of Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) requirements for WWTP design and construction, and shall incorporate the necessary provisions for Federal Construction funding, as administered by the DOH State Revolving Fund (SRF) program.

Interested parties or firms are invited to demonstrate recent experience with Wastewater Treatment Plant design. Demonstrated experience of successful design of at least two municipally owned wastewater treatment plants with capacity in excess of 0.25 million gallons per day that were constructed within the past five years is desired.

Estimated cost: $200,000.00

Estimated contract time: Approximately 1 year is anticipated for design and permitting.

2. Lhu e Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Disinfection System Upgrades. The County of Kauai is seeking Professional Civil Engineering Design Services to provide planning, permitting, environmental assessment, engineering plans and specifications, bid documents, and services during bidding and construction for upgrades to the disinfection system at the Lhu e WWTP, owned and operated by the County s Wastewater Management Division. Work will include all services (architectural, civil, mechanical and electrical engineering) necessary to complete the design for the disinfection system improvements needed at the WWTP, including upgrades and replacements for various components of electrical and mechanical equipment currently used with the existing chlorine gas disinfection system. Improvements to be made shall implement the near-term recommendations identified in the recent Facility Plan . The scope may also include some improvements at pump stations where chlorine gas is presently used for odor control. The project will eliminate the use of chlorine gas as the disinfection system, replacing the disinfection system with an alternative, possibly consisting of liquid or solid chlorine, and/or ultraviolet (UV) light for the disinfection system.

Estimated cost: $100,000.00

Estimated contract time: Approximately 1 year is anticipated for design and permitting.

3. ISLAND-WIDE PROTECTIVE COATING ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF A COATINGS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. The County of Kauai is seeking a Professional Service Provider with expertise in materials science and/or corrosion engineering to provide an assessment of the condition of the existing protective coatings at structures and mechanical equipment at the County s four (4) wastewater treatment plants (WWTP s) and nineteen (19) Sewage Pump Stations (SPS s), and based on the condition assessment, to develop recommendations for an Island-Wide Coating Management Program. Work will include the materials science and/or corrosion engineering expertise necessary to assess and document the condition of the existing protective coatings; estimate the degree and extent of corrosion or deterioration of the underlying steel or concrete structures or equipment; evaluate the surface preparation requirements necessary for re-coating of the equipment or structure; prepare coating specifications for re-coating; and prepare recommendations for establishing a Coatings Management Program. The Coatings Management Program will identify the anticipated schedule and estimated annual expenditures necessary for a strategic coating maintenance program intended to minimize asset management life-cycle costs. Included in the Coating Management Program will be recommendations for surface preparation and coating system specifications to be used for future recoating projects.

Interested parties or firms are invited to demonstrate recent experience with conducting condition assessments on coated steel and concrete structures or equipment, preparation of specifications for surface preparation and coating applications, and preparation of condition-based Coatings Management Program recommendations at commercial or industrial facilities.

Estimated cost: $40,000.00

Estimated contract time: 6 to 12 months.

4. Lhu e Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Laboratory renovation architectural services. The County of Kauai is seeking Architectural Services to provide plans, permitting, specifications, bid documents, and services during bidding and construction for renovation of the County s wastewater laboratory, which is located at the Lhu e WWTP. Work will include assisting the County with replacement of windows, doors, cabinets, counter spaces, air conditioning systems and the interior surface coatings, along with other interior finish details.

Interested parties or firms are invited to demonstrate recent experience with preparation of building permit plans, including air conditioning systems, for commercial or governmental facilities in Kaua i County.

Estimated cost: $50,000.00

Estimated contract time: 6 months.

Contact Person. Ed Tschupp, Division of Wastewater Management, (808) 241-6610.

Consultants who are interested and capable of providing the professional services listed shall submit one (1) original and four (4) copies of a letter of interest and resume to:

Director of Finance

(RESUME #1-PROF-08/09)

Division of Purchasing

4444 Rice Street, Rm 303

Lihue, HI 96766

Resumes should include:

1. Reference to this Notice by noting "#1-PROF-08/09" on the cover page of each resume, AND the name of the department and service that the resume is to be directed to.

2. The name of the firm or person, the principal place of business, and location of all of its offices.

3. A description or narrative of the firm and statements of qualifications (education, training, licenses, credentials) and experiences of the principals and staff members to be involved, and supporting data as it relates to the proposed projects.

4. The age of the firm and its average number of employees over the past five (5) years.

5. A list of similar projects undertaken and completed within the last five (5) years (including dates), the amount of the projects, owners of the projects and the scope of work performed.

6. The names of up to five (5) clients who may be contacted, including at least two (2) for whom services were rendered during the preceding year.

7. Capacity to complete the work in the required time.

8. Any other pertinent data that should or may be considered in the evaluation of the firm's qualifications.

Resumes may be amended at any time by filing a new statement. Any change in resumes that will be cause for disqualifying the firm from consideration for award shall be immediately reported to the Director of Finance.

Awards shall be electronically posted on the County of Kauai website within seven (7) days of the contract award: http://kauai.gov ;follow: Departments/Agencies; Finance; Purchasing Division; Procurement Disclosures.

Deadline for submissions is 4:00 PM (Hawaii Standard Time), Monday, June 23, 2008. Late submissions will be returned. Risk of late delivery shall lie with the sender.

Wallace Rezentes, Jr.

Director of Finance

County of Kauai

08-09 (1)

Advt SB and GI 5/30 & 6/2/08 and http://www.spo.hawaii.gov