NOTICE TO BIDDERS

BID FORMS for IFB No. 08-029, with plans, Renovation of 24-Inch Telescope Observatory, 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 OR at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, Facilities Planning and Construction Office, 200 W. Kawili Street, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091.

Written notice of intention to bid is due in OPRPM by 4:30 p.m., November 5, 2007. Intention to bid via FAX (808) 956-2093 is acceptable.

Requests for Substitution/Clarification must be submitted to the Technical Representative, Glenn Tomiyoshi, no later than 4:00 p.m., November 2, 2007.

Bids must be submitted no later than 2:30 p.m., November 26, 2007.

Bids will be opened at 2:30 p.m., November 29, 2007.

The project in general consists of all work required for the renovation and repair of the existing 24-inch telescope observatory, located on the summit of Mauna Kea within the Mauna Kea Scientific Reserve. The project shall include the installation of a new telescope, pre-fabricated observatory dome, metal siding and steel accessories, hollow metal doors and frames, electrical work, including power, lighting and telecommunication wiring. No site work or plumbing is involved; existing concrete slab and steel columns shall be reused. The work shall also include painting, installation of sealants and plywood paneling and related work as called for on the Plans and Technical Specifications.

To be eligible to bid, bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii contractor\u2019s license B.

BIDS FROM CONTRACTORS NOT LICENSED IN THE STATE OF HAWAII WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Bids received after the due time and date(s) fixed above will not be considered.

Direct all questions concerning the project’s scope of work and/or project requirements to the Technical Representative, Glenn Tomiyoshi, (808) 974-7595.

Direct all questions concerning the project’s procurement requirements to Kurt Minato, (808) 956-7159.

David McClain
President, University of Hawaii
(SB03512548 10/12/07)