PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESAPPROVED

Commission on Water Resource Management Staff Submittal May 2026

USGS awarded agreement for Honokōhau stream gage

$149,400 (including an advance payment of $69,590 due within 30 days of invoice)Hawaii Department of L&NR|Commission MeetingsU.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEYMay 16, 2026

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Description

The Commission on Water Resource Management is applying a $140,000 fine owed by Maui Land & Pineapple Company, Inc. toward a Collaborative Agreement under which U.S. Geological Survey will install, operate, and maintain a new stream gage below Diversion 770 on Honokōhau Stream. Under the four-year agreement, effective no earlier than July 1, 2026 and expiring September 30, 2030, MLP will fund an estimated $149,400 so USGS can perform site work, monitoring, and publish real-time data.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

$149,400 (including an advance payment of $69,590 due within 30 days of invoice)

Vendor

U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY

Agency

Hawaii Department of L&NR|Commission Meetings, HI

Contract Type

PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES

Document Date

May 16, 2026

Contract Term

Effective later of July 1, 2026 or date of last signature through September 30, 2030 (four years)

Renewal Date

2030-09-30

Renewal Info

Collaborative Agreement between USGS and MLP is effective from the later of 7/1/2026 or last signature through 9/30/2030; no renewal or extension options are described in the staff submittal. Data collection is scheduled to begin October 1, 2026 or later depending on permits and approvals.