BID FORMS for IFB No. 09-0268, with plans, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, MULTIPURPOSE CAFETERIA, GREASE TRAP REPLACEMENT, will be available from and received in the OFFICE OF PROCUREMENT AND REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT (OPRPM), UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII, 1400 LOWER CAMPUS ROAD, ROOM 15, HONOLULU, HAWAII 96822.

Due to conditions at the site that may not be clearly identified in technical specifications and plans, it is highly recommended that all bidders and Mechanical Contractors (C-52) attend the pre-bid conference/job site walk-through at 1:30 p.m., February 6, 2009, at the College of Education, Multi-Purpose Building, 1776 University Avenue, Honolulu.

Requests for Substitution/Clarification must be submitted to the Technical Representative, Shannon Suzuki, Facilities Planning & Management Office, 2002 East-West Road, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96822, no later than 4:00 p.m., February 11, 2009.

Bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m., February 25, 2009. Bids received after the stated due time and date(s) above will not be considered.

The project shall in general consist of removal and replacement of the existing in-ground grease trap, rerouting plumbing fixtures, electric water cooler, installation of ductless mini-split system air conditioning, selective demolition, concrete sawcutting/patching, excavation/backfill, carpentry, flashing and sheetmetal, painting, flooring, plumbing, HVAC, electrical, hazardous material (lead paint) disturbance, complete.

To be eligible to bid, bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii contractor’s license B. BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS NOT LICENSED IN THE STATE OF HAWAII WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Direct all questions concerning the project’s procurement requirements to Suzanne Tanaka, (808) 956-8674.