Honolulu City Withdraws From P3 Procurement Process

Press release from the City and County of Honolulu:

September 28, 2020

HONOLULU- Today, Honolulu Mayor Kirk Caldwell notified the Federal Transit Administration of the City and County of Honolulu’s decision to conclude its participation in the procurement of a Public-Private Partnership for the Honolulu Rail Project.

While the City has withdrawn its participation, it is up to the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART), as the administrative lead agency in this joint procurement, to cancel the procurement. Until it is canceled, the procurement remains active, which keeps the details of the proposals confidential.

“I remain committed to the rail project and encourage HART to explore a more open and effective approach of continuing the construction to Ala Moana,” said Mayor Caldwell. “I hope to see the timely development of an alternative bid strategy, such as a more traditional design-build approach, so this important transportation infrastructure project can continue to move forward.”

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