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UH/MKSOA Operational Services Transition Package Agreement April 2026

MKSOA-UH Mauna Kea Operational Services Agreement

$4,534,000University Of Hawaii At HiloUNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘IApril 9, 2026

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Description

Mauna Kea Stewardship and Oversight Authority plans to enter into an Operational Services Transition Package with the University of Hawai‘i for $4,534,000. The agreement funds CMS operational and transition services for Mauna Kea from May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with options for review and extension. Payments cover both ongoing operations and additional conservation, ranger, equipment, and maintenance activities.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$4,534,000

Vendor

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAI‘I

Agency

University Of Hawaii At Hilo, HI

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

April 9, 2026

Contract Term

May 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027

Renewal Date

2027-06-30

Renewal Info

Agreement term is May 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, to be reviewed at least every four months and may be renewed or extended by mutual written agreement with amended terms, including financial contribution and length. Parties intend to extend the term if additional MKSOA funding is appropriated beyond June 30, 2027; agreement may be terminated for infeasibility, cause, or convenience with specified notice and cure provisions.