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NewsBeat NAVFAC Awards Half Billion Solar Contract A $500 million maximum, indefinite-delivery indefinitequantity (IDIQ) multiple award contract (MAC) was awarded by Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Pacific on Aug. 19 to Island Pacific Energy LLC of Honolulu, Pacific Energy Solutions LLC of Honolulu, and Photon Finance LLC of California for the purchase of reliable, locally generated power from solar power generation systems (SPGS) at military installations across the state. The scope of work includes installation of SPGS on roofs, parking shade structures and vacant parcels of land. These installations will purchase solar alternating current (AC) power only and will not construct, own or maintain any generation assets. The SPGS will be financed, constructed, owned, operated, maintained and repaired by the companies awarded a contract as part of this solicitation, according to NAVFAC. Work will be performed at the following locations: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Schofield Barracks, Wheeler Army Airfield, Tripler Army Medical Center, Fort DeRussy, Asia Pacific Center for Strategic Studies, Naval Computer and Telecommunications Area Master Station, Naval Magazine West Loch, the Pacific Missile Range Facility on Kauai and the Army Reserve Center on Maui. “The solar MAC initiative will help meet the energy security goals of our president, secretary of defense and secretary of the navy,” says Rear Adm. Dixon R. Smith, commander, Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific. “As good stewards of the environment – and good neighbors here in Hawaii – our Navy will be contributing even more towards statewide sustainment and energy conservation goals that benefit everyone, military and civilian.” No task orders are being issued at this time, and the term of the contract is not to exceed 60 months, with expected completion in August 2016. Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii awarded a $52.4 million fixed-price contract on Aug. 31 to Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co., Inc. for the design and construction of bachelor enlisted quarters (BEQ) at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Kaneohe Bay. This project includes a new multistory BEQ, a consolidated command operations facility and a multilevel parking structure. It also provides for the renovation of existing BEQs 5070 and 5071, and demolition of five command post buildings (4010, 4017, 4019, 4020 and 6705), which will create space to support the construction of the new facilities. To be made of reinforced concrete masonry construction, the new facilities also will incorporate sustainable design features to meet at least LEED-silver criteria. Features such as photovoltaic systems, high efficiency windows, and water conserving plumbing fixtures with dual flush controls for water closets are planned to be used. The BEQ will have 107 rooms with community core areas for E1 to E5 Marines. The command operations facility will replace the five demolished structures. Upgrades to BEQs 5070 and 5071 are expected to include seismic structural improvements, central air conditioning systems, electrical systems upgrades, replacement of windows and doors, and exterior finishes. “This project is another important step forward for (MCBH) to provide a substantial amount of new housing for our personnel,” says Lee Yamamoto, deputy director of the facilities department at MCBH. “In addition, modernizing our existing BEQs is crucial for the morale, welfare and quality of life of the Marines and sailors who live in them.” Building industry | OCTOBER 2011 | 11

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Building Industry Magazine - October 2011

Cover October, 2011
Contents
Datebook
Aloha’s Convenience Store of the Future
BIA Expo Hits “Green” Mark
Construction Begins on Pilot Biomass Refinery
Campbell Helps West Oahu Schools
Senior Care Facility Opens in Kailua
Hawaiian Dredging to Build $52M BEQ
Contracts Awarded
Roofing
Sunetric Completes FIT PV Project
Best Practices
Pacific Building Trade Expo Program
Low Bids
Infrastructure
Spotlight on Success: New Youth Center, KMCBH
School Construction
New Products
News Makers

Building Industry Magazine - October 2011