Project Description: Provide labor and material to replace one (1) severely corroded 8 inch backflow preventer (Zurn Wilkins Model 350DA or approved equal. See specification sheet with Attachment #01 Technical Specifications) located outside the Ike Lea Building of the University of Hawaii Maui College. Vendor must dispose of device off UHMC campus property. All work to be done during normal campus hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST).

Special Instructions
1. All vendors are advised to review the Special Instructions and all attachments to this Request for Quotation. Submission of a quote confirms that the vendor has carefully examined these documents, and AGREES to the University of Hawaii Terms & Conditions applicable to all Purchase Orders.

(1) Technical Specifications
(2) Requirements for Chapter 104 HRS (Wages and Hours)
(3) Listing of Joint Contractor and/or Subcontractor (Form 54)
(4) Special Provisions
(5) University of Hawaii General Provisions for Construction Request for Quotations
(6) University of Hawaii Terms & Conditions Applicable to all Purchase Orders

2. CONTRACTOR LICENSE REQUIREMENT: To be eligible to submit a quote, vendors must possess a valid State of Hawaii “C37” License.

3. Quote shall include all labor charges, as well as the cost for materials, tools, equipment, shipping & Handling, transportation, freight, travel expenses, and applicable taxes and fees.

4. BASIS FOR AWARD: Award will be based on the total aggregate amount. Award is subject to availability of funds.

5. QUOTE VALIDITY: Quote shall be valid for a minimum of 60 days after the Request for Quotation closing date.

6. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR AWARD: Vendor receiving the award is required to provide the following documentation before a purchase order is issued. Note: Do not purchase any materials until the approved purchase order is provided. No deposit will be provided.

(1) Hawaii Compliance Express Certificate of Vendor Compliance
(2) Certification of Liability Insurance (refer to Special Provisions Attachment 4)
(3) Signed Super Quote Award notice
(4) Listing of Joint Contractor and Subcontractor
(5) Itemization of quote upon request

7. QUESTIONS & REQUESTS FOR SUBSTITUTION: shall be submitted via email to Melvin Hipolito, Jr., email mh2350@hawaii.edu no later than 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time (HST), April 17, 2025.
If submitting a quote for a product substitute, advance approval is required. The University may, at its discretion reject or deny any product offer that it deems to not be equal, and the findings in this regard shall be final and binding.

8. Project shall be completed within 120 consecutive calendar days from the date designated in the approved Purchase Order.

9. SITE VISIT: To schedule a site visit, please contact Melvin Hipolito, Jr. at 808-984-3627 or email mh2350@hawaii.edu.

10. Inclusion of terms and conditions may be grounds for disqualification.

11. WARRANTY: The material furnished shall be new in accordance with the technical specifications. Used or refurbished goods will not be accepted. Contractor shall warrant that all goods furnished under this contract shall be guaranteed for the Manufacturer\'s Standard Warranty from the date of installation. Contractor shall replace and/or repair any defective goods at no cost to the University during the warranty period, provided such defects are not due to abuse or negligence on the part of the University.