Bid Date: 2025-12-23

Project Description:
Bendpak Battery Pack and Powertrain Lift Table
EVS4500 (or approved substitution)

Specifications:

Zero-throw casters for extreme maneuverability
Stowable push-pull handle
Twin hydraulic cylinders
Manual floor locks
12-Volt deep cycle battery
Lifting Capacity: 4,500 lbs. / 2,041 kg

Special Instructions
1. The submittal of a bid shall be considered as acceptance of the specifications as published, as well as agreement to the University of Hawaii Terms and Conditions (Attachment 1).

2. Hawaii Compliance Express: Bids of $2,500 or more will require a Certificate of Vendor Compliance in compliant status at time of award (HRS 103D-310(c). If a vendor does not have a compliant certificate, the vendors bid will be disqualified, and the next lowest bid will be considered.

3. Prior to submitting a quote for a substitute or approved equivalent, advance approval is required. We reserve the right to determine suitability and refuse products deemed to be of lesser quality than specified.

Please submit your questions or substitution request via email to Lawrence Martinson at lkmartin@hawaii.edu by 12:00 pm (HST) on December 16, 2025. Substitutions will not be considered after the deadline.

4. Quote price must be valid for a minimum of 30 days after bid closing date.

5. Award is subject to availability of funds.

6. Price shall be F.O.B. destination, including all shipping, handling, and applicable taxes \"Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET): maximum allowable for Maui is 4.712% to:

University of Hawaii, Maui College
Automotive Department-Lawrence Martinson
310 W Kaahumanu Ave
Kahului, HI 96732

7. Delivery is required within 60 consecutive calendar days after receipt of order (ARO).

8. Damages incurred during shipment and/or delivery of goods/products will be the responsibility of the vendor/bidder.

9. The return and replacement of defective goods/products will be the responsibility of the vendor/bidder to make the arrangements with the shipping company. All shipping expenses shall be paid by the vendor/bidder.

10. Goods/products must be new with the Manufacturer\'s standard warranty. Used and/or refurbished goods will not be accepted.

11. Upon request, the following documents shall be provided to the University:

(a) Manufacturer literature or brochure with technical data and illustrations of the product being offered.
(b) Warranty information for the proposed unit.

12. Vendor receiving the award is required to provide the following documentation before a purchase order is issued. Note: Do not make any purchase until the approved purchase order is provided.

(1) Signed Superquote Award notice

Plans

Specifications

PO Terms and Conditions.pdf

Addendums/Amendments