HOK AND KON AC MADNESS

Because I believe owners are entitled to see what they are getting for their money, I've done a simple side by side comparison so you judge for yourself which is better.  

Gordon Mechanical LLC was recently named one of the top three HVAC subcontractors by trade publication Building Industry Hawaii.  Wouldn't you rather have a contractor recognized for excellence by their peers at a cost $10M less?  

Last Friday June 13, our board president harshly criticized the $18M bid proposal from Gordon Mechanical LLC even though it would save owners $10M over the current Castaway bid.  They have since revised their bid proposal to address his concerns while maintain the same cost and $10M savings. 

At Friday's board meeting, our president gave a lengthy speech to defend how the board is proceeding with a nearly $30M contract proposal despite the fact that they have one for over $10M less in hand from a far more qualified contractor, Gordon Mechanical LLC who uses skilled union labor rather than guys hired off the street like Castaway Construction.  Read my letter and then e-sign the petition by clicking on the button.

Today, June 13, the Board in its quarterly meeting will defend  its decision to proceed with a $28.5M contract bid for the HOK and KON AC project even though they now have in hand a far better bid proposal which saves over $10M while also greatly reducing risk.  I know it sounds crazy but the Board's initial reaction to this was not joy but skepticism and indignation over my claim they have failed to do their job by securing competitive project bids which don't gouge owners.  

The best way to stop the Board's AC madness is to let them know where you stand on the matter - namely saving our  money rather than wasting it.  You can click below to send an email directly to the Board.  Feel free to reference my letter and say you are in strong agreement.  Time is critical though as the Board wants to finalize and sign the Castaway $30M contract asap before owners can organize against it.  

Perhaps the biggest news to come from the 2024 annual meeting was the over $30M price tag for replacing the AC systems in both towers.  This was particularly shocking given this was a 50% increase from last year's estimate.  But is this work even necessary?  Before you agree to write a check for $50,000 to pay for a new AC system, learn about the  far less expensive alternatives which the Board is currently turning a blind eye to.