Hawaii $8 billion MilCon award includes Wake Island

Naval Facilities Engineering and Systems Command awarded an $8 billion contract for work “primarily in Hawaii,” according to a U.S. Department of Defense release of June 19 CHamoru Standard Time.

However, work in Wake Island is also included, according to the release. No percentage of the contract for work in Wake Island was given.

The contracts were awarded to 11 companies that include construction companies who are established in Guam, but to their Hawaii or U.S. mainland offices.

Wake Island. Photo by MMSgt Kristine Dreye, U.S. Air Force

They are Environmental Chemical Corp., Grunley Goodfellow JV, Hawaii-Wake MACC Constructors, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Co. Inc. of Honolulu, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. of Honolulu, Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. of Honolulu, The Korte Co., Nan, Inc. of Honolulu, Nordic PCL Construction Inc., of Honolulu, SLSCO Ltd. and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Co.

The work includes “new construction, repair, alteration and related demolition of existing infrastructure based on DB or DBB projects (full plans and specifications) for infrastructure within Hawaii and Wake Island,” according to the release, which said the award was made June 12.

Work is expected to be completed by June 2033.

In related news, the U.S. Department of Defense and Northern Marianas leadership met to discuss updates on various topics.

Attendees included Gov. Arnold I. Palacios, Lt. Gov. David Apatang, Speaker Edmund Villagomez, Tinian Mayor Edwin Aldan, Saipan Mayor Ramon “RB” Camacho, Acting Rota Mayor Jonavan Lizama, Mobilization Assistant to the Commander, Indo-Pacific Command Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher K. Faurot, and Director of Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection for Pacific Air Forces Brig. Gen. Mike Zuhlsdorf.

Topics discussed included military exercises and activities in the NMI, and and future DoD infrastructure-improvement projects. Construction project updates included the Tinian Divert Airfield with construction at approximately 70% complete, most of the earthwork activity complete, and an approved re-design of the aboveground fuel system, according to the release.

Other topics included renovations to Tinian North Field and proposed improvements to Tinian Port facilities, and Saipan and Rota International Airports, along with associated environmental impact considerations.

SeaBees under 30th Naval Construction Regiment reported the SeaBees are around 90% complete on the construction of a pre-engineered building at Camp Tinian that will provide storage for equipment and supplies, and have completed installation of concrete drainage and asphalt for two of seven sections of previously unpaved roadway in the Marpo Heights II community on Tinian.

SeaBees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 have opened more than 200 homestead agricultural lots in the southeast of the island by clearing a series of secondary roads. This project allowed SeaBees to train in various skillsets while facilitating site access for the community, the release said.

Additionally, the Air Force's 356th Expeditionary Theater Support Group (formerly the 356th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Group) has also been active to restore North Field. The unit was redesignated on June 18 where the 356th ETSG met with Gov. Arnold I Palacios to discuss operations in the NMI. See USAF 356th group redesignated to support theater amidst growing regional demands for more.

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas discussed the Industry Days held in Rota, Saipan, and Tinian in May, and NAVFACMAR representatives discussed “environmental assessments for proposed projects and ongoing efforts to maintain biosecurity as equipment and supplies arrive.”

For background on the above topics, see various exclusive updates of www.mbjguam.com

And lastly, the U.S. Coast Guard is continuing its outreach to Pacific Island nations.

According to a June 18 release, from June 1 to June 11, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam met with “local community members,” to discuss safe boating practices. The Marshalls lost its sea ambulance, according to the release. Information on career opportunities with the Coast Guard was also shared.

Additionally, a U.S. Coast Guard Band quintet “delivered a series of musical performances” at various venues. mbj

Hawaii $8 billion MilCon award includes Wake Island