REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The State Auditor, State of Hawai`i, is requesting the services of certified public accountants to conduct financial statement and federal compliance audits of the Department of Agriculture, State of Hawai`i, for the fiscal years ending June 30, 2008, 2009, and 2010. The audits are to be performed in accordance with generally accepted government auditing standards. Specifications and Instructions for Submissions of Proposals (RFP No. 08-02) for the audits may be obtained at the Office of the Auditor, 465 South King Street, Room 500, Honolulu, Hawai`i, or by calling 587-0800, between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on normal business days. The deadline for submission of proposals to conduct the financial audits is 12:00 noon, June 2, 2008.

This Request for Proposals may be canceled and any and all proposals may be rejected in whole or in part when it is in the best interest of the State.