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(1) <br />Daniel Girvan, P.E. <br />C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D. Director <br />Mayor <br />Craig Kawaguchi <br />William V. Brilhante Jr. Deputy Director <br />Managing Director <br />County of Hawai'i <br />DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT <br />345 KeWanao'a Street, Suite 41 • Hilo, Hawaii 96720 • cohdem@hawaiicounty.gov <br />Ph: (808) 961-8083 • Fax: (808) 961-8086 <br />February 26, 2026 <br />The Honorable Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba, Council Chair <br />Hawaii County Council <br />25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1402 <br />Hilo, HI 96720 <br />Dear Dr. Holeka Goro Inaba and Council Members: <br />SUBJECT: ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE <br />PAYMENT OF FUNDS FROM A LATER FISCAL YEAR FOR THE HILO WASTEWATER <br />TREATMENT PLANT UPGRADE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT CONTRACT <br />The Hilo Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Upgrade is a $337 million, six -year infrastructure <br />investment. To ensure the largest project in County history is delivered on time, within budget, <br />and to the highest quality standards, Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is <br />requesting the approval of a multi -year Construction Management (CM) contract agreement. <br />While our in-house staff are highly capable, a project of this magnitude requires a dedicated, full- <br />time, and highly specialized team to mitigate financial risk and ensure regulatory compliance. <br />CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (CM) ROLE <br />The CM is the County's dedicated representative, advocate, and "boots on the ground" for a <br />building project. While the Design Engineer draws the blueprints and the Construction Contractor <br />provides the labor and materials to build it, the CM is the independent third party hired to ensure <br />the contractor builds it exactly as designed, on time, and on budget. <br />Scope of Services: <br />Daily Operations (Lump Sum): <br />Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer <br />