UH MAUI COLLEGE AUTOMOTIVE DEPARTMENT - EV BATTERY LIFTING SYSTEM

Project Description:

Bendpak Battery Pack and Powertrain Lift Table

EVS4500 (or approved substitution)

Specifications:

Zero-throw casters for extreme maneuverability

Stowable push-pull handle

Twin hydraulic cylinders

Manual floor locks

12-Volt deep cycle battery

Lifting Capacity: 4,500 lbs. / 2,041 kg

Special Instructions

1. The submittal of a bid shall be considered as acceptance of the specifications as
published, as well as agreement to the University of Hawaii Terms and Conditions
(Attachment 1).

2. Hawaii Compliance Express: Bids of $2,500 or more will require a Certificate of Vendor
Compliance in compliant status at time of award (HRS 103D-310(c). If a vendor does not
have a compliant certificate, the vendors bid will be disqualified, and the next lowest
bid will be considered.

3. Prior to submitting a quote for a substitute or approved equivalent, advance approval
is required. We reserve the right to determine suitability and refuse products deemed to
be of lesser quality than specified.

Please submit your questions or substitution request via email to Lawrence Martinson at
lkmartin@hawaii.edu by 12:00 pm (HST) on December 16, 2025. Substitutions will not be
considered after the deadline.

4. Quote price must be valid for a minimum of 30 days after bid closing date.

5. Award is subject to availability of funds.

6. Price shall be F.O.B. destination, including all shipping, handling, and applicable
taxes \"Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET): maximum allowable for Maui is 4.712% to:

University of Hawaii, Maui College

Automotive Department-Lawrence Martinson

310 W Kaahumanu Ave

Kahului, HI 96732

7. Delivery is required within 60 consecutive calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).

8. Damages incurred during shipment and/or delivery of goods/products will be
the responsibility of the vendor/bidder.

9. The return and replacement of defective goods/products will be the responsibility of
the vendor/bidder to make the arrangements with the shipping company. All shipping
expenses shall be paid by the vendor/bidder.

10. Goods/products must be new with the Manufacturer\'s standard warranty. Used and/or
refurbished goods will not be accepted.

11. Upon request, the following documents shall be provided to the University:

(a) Manufacturer literature or brochure with technical data and illustrations of the
product being offered.

(b) Warranty information for the proposed unit.

12. Vendor receiving the award is required to provide the following documentation before
a purchase order is issued. Note: Do not make any purchase until the approved purchase
order is provided.

(1) Signed Superquote Award notice