Water Catchment: Request for Proposal
About The Position
Girl Scouts of Hawaii is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to design, permit, and construct a roof-based water catchment system at Camp Kilohana (Baldwin Lodge). The system must provide a reliable source of potable water, meeting state and county health standards, and should include recommendations for roof cleaning, gutter installation or improvements, and maintenance to ensure long-term safety and functionality. The selected contractor will be responsible for: A. Design - Evaluate the existing building roof structure for suitability of catchment. - Develop a system design that includes: - Roof cleaning and preparation requirements (safe for potable water collection) - Gutters, downspouts, and first-flush diverters - Catchment tank(s), including appropriate size, location, and foundation - Filtration and disinfection system (e.g., sediment filter, UV, chlorination) - Pump and plumbing integration with existing water lines (if applicable) - Provide stamped design drawings and specifications. B. Construction & Installation - Supply and install all necessary equipment, including gutters, tanks, filters, pumps, and plumbing. - Conduct roof cleaning and surface preparation, including any recommended coatings or repairs. - Install or replace gutters to optimize water collection efficiency. - Connect system to potable water distribution as needed. - Ensure compliance with all building, health, and environmental regulations. C. Commissioning & Testing - Test water quality to verify potability standards are met. - Conduct performance testing of pumps, filters, and storage tanks. - Provide training for staff on system operation and maintenance. D. Documentation - Provide a full system manual, including maintenance schedule and cleaning guidelines. - Deliver warranties for equipment and workmanship. - Submit required permits, approvals, and inspection sign-offs.
Requirements
- Hold appropriate licenses for plumbing, roofing, and potable water system installation in the State of Hawaii (or relevant jurisdiction).
- Demonstrate prior experience with similar potable water catchment projects.
- Carry appropriate insurance (general liability, workers’ compensation).
- Provide three (3) references.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the existing building roof structure for suitability of catchment.
- Develop a system design
- Provide stamped design drawings and specifications.
- Supply and install all necessary equipment, including gutters, tanks, filters, pumps, and plumbing.
- Conduct roof cleaning and surface preparation, including any recommended coatings or repairs.
- Install or replace gutters to optimize water collection efficiency.
- Connect system to potable water distribution as needed.
- Ensure compliance with all building, health, and environmental regulations.
- Test water quality to verify potability standards are met.
- Conduct performance testing of pumps, filters, and storage tanks.
- Provide training for staff on system operation and maintenance.
- Provide a full system manual, including maintenance schedule and cleaning guidelines.
- Deliver warranties for equipment and workmanship.
- Submit required permits, approvals, and inspection sign-offs.
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