Update about the road access to Mauna Loa Observatory (GONG/ML site)

Here is the road timeline (as of 28-Mar-2025):
1.  RFP released from DOT to the 2 down-selected and qualified vendors: Mid-April
2.  Bids back from 2 vendors (30-day deadline): Mid-May
3.  DOT proposal review and contract award (6 weeks internal at DOT): July 1st
4.  Period of performance (90 days) for road construction: July 1 to Oct 1