REPLACE (1) SOLAR COLLECTOR [BID DATE CHANGED FROM 3/25/2026]

Project Description:

Replace (1) Solar Collector

Work to include:

Isolate Solar System and drain down

Disconnect (1) solar collector, remove and discard

Furnish and install (1) Solar Collector, Hook up existing piping

Fill system and check for leaks

Costs to include all applicable materials, labor, freight, lifting and hoisting fees
and all applicable taxes.

Special Instructions

Location of service will be at the Hawaii Community College-Palamanui Campus located at
73-4255 Ane Keohokalole Highway in Kailua-Kona above Keahole Airport.

Bid to include costs for material, labor and taxes. Source of funds will be based on
available funding.

The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for Hawaii Island. The GET is
not applied to shipping or delivery charges.

All requisitioner inquiries to the bidders shall be answered within 24 hours. If
inquiries are not answered within 24 hours, the requisitioner reserves the right to award
the next lowest bidder.

Upon award of the request for quotation, the winning bidder must be able to provide a
Certificate of Vendor Compliance (under HRS 103-310, for purchase of $2,500 or more, the
University of Hawaii must verify vendor compliance with all laws governing entities doing
business in the State of Hawaii). For information relating to registering and obtaining
the Certificate of Vendor Compliance, please access the following website:
https://vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce/splash/welcome.html

Should the bidder require any of the following, their bid may be disqualified. (1) Taking
exception to any of the specifications, terms, or conditions contained in the RFQ or UH
Purchase Order. (2) Inclusion of a quotation or order form containing additional
specifications, terms, or conditions.

Purchaser reserves the right to reduce or delete specific items to maintain budget limits.

Contractor can arrange a site visit with Rachel Louis at (808)969-8847 to obtain all field
information required to complete the work. Contractors shall fully understand the scope
of work prior to submission of a bid as to the existing conditions and limitation s under
which the work is to be performed.

Vendor must be a licensed contractor with current professional vocational licensing
certificate.

Purchases exceeding $2,000 shall comply with Chapter 104, HRS Wages and Hours of Employees
on Public Works.

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