NOTICE TO BIDDERS
(Chapter 103D, HRS)

Sealed bids will be received at the Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation (“HHFDC”), 677 Queen Street, Suite 300, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, up to 2:00 P. M. on Monday, May 19, 2008, for HHFDC Job No. 08-004-K85-S, Villages of Kapolei Nonpotable Water Maintenance Services, Kapolei (Ewa), Oahu, Hawaii at which time all properly received and time-stamped bids will be publicly opened and read out loud.

Beginning Wednesday, April 16, 2008, the INVITATION FOR BID may be examined and purchased at the HHFDC at the above address. The purchase price for each set of INVITATION FOR BIDS is a non-refundable $25.00. Cash will be accepted. A cashier\u00D5s or certified check made payable to “Hawaii Housing Finance and Development Corporation,” will also be accepted. Personal checks or personal business checks will not be accepted.

Notice of Intent to Bid must be received and time-stamped at the office of the HHFDC no later than 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 9, 2008, the tenth (10) calendar day prior to the date designated for the opening of the bids. Forms are included in the bidding documents and are available at the above address. The Notice of Intent to Bid may be filed by fax at (808) 587-0600. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii Contractor\u00D5s “A” License, or a Specialty “C-37” or “C-37e” License to be eligible to bid.

The scope of services consists of the operation and maintenance of the Nonpotable Water System at the Villages of Kapolei as described in the INVITATION FOR BIDS. Bidders are encouraged to visit the site requiring this service to familiarize themselves with existing conditions and the extent of services required as stated in the scope of services.

All bids shall include the State General Excise Tax of 4.5%. The HHFDC may reject any and all bids and may waive any bid defects whenever HHFDC deems such action is in the best interest of HHFDC. The determination of the successful bidder will be made by HHFDC.

A Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled at the HHFDC at 10:00 A.M. on May 7, 2008. Attendance by all prospective bidders is recommended, but not required.

Questions relating to this bid solicitation or persons requiring special needs/auxiliary aids (e.g. sign language, large print or other media) for this INVITATION FOR BIDS, may contact Richard Mori, Project Engineer at 587-3179. Written questions may be directed to Richard Mori at the above address or submitted by facsimile at 587-0600. Questions will be considered up till 2:00 P.M., Friday, May 9, 2008, the tenth (10th) day prior to bid opening date.