Bid Date: 2026-01-21

Project Description:
General Description
The Molokai Education Center Farm seeks to procure a compact utility tractor and associated implements suitable for small-scale agricultural field preparation, soil cultivation, and material handling in farm and garden settings. The equipment shall be capable of ground-engaging work, final planting bed preparation, and routine farm support tasks. The front-end loader and rotary tiller provided shall be compatible with the tractor offered and appropriate for the intended agricultural use under typical farm conditions.

All equipment shall be new, commercially manufactured, and compliant with applicable safety and regulatory standards.

Equipment shall be delivered fully assembled, operational, and ready for use upon delivery to Molokai.

Detailed Specifications
1) Compact utility tractor :
a) Minimum 24 gross horsepower (hp) diesel engine.
2) Safety Features:
a) Roll-over, protective structure (ROPS) with operator seat belt.
3) Transmission:
a) Mechanical gear transmission (manual), clutch-operated, non-hydrostatic; number of forward and reverse speeds may vary by manufacturer.
4) Front-end loader:
a) Quick-detachable front-end loader equipped with a 4-in-1 multipurpose bucket.
5) Rear three-point hitch:
a) Category I, suitable for standard farm implements
6) Rotary tiller:
a) Working width must exceed the tractor’s rear tire outside-to-outside width, suitable for final planting bed preparation.
7) Tires:
a) R-1 agricultural tread tires .
8) Delivery of fully assembled tractor with equipment to Molokai Education Center Farm, including all:
a) freight;
b) inter-island transport;
c) setup;
d) final assembly.
9) Safety & Warranty
a) Tractor shall comply with OSHA ROPS and seat-belt requirements.
b) Minimum warranty coverage: two (2) years on powertrain and major components.
c) Operator’s manual and maintenance guide shall be provided.

10) Service Requirement - 2 Year Maintenance Package
a) Two-year service as specified in the manufacturer’s operating manual or other manufacturer literature. Inclusive of ALL expenditures to provide this service.
b) Factory-authorized technician(s) must be available for service and respond within 72 hours of a service call at the UH Molokai Education Center Farm.

11) Upon Request Vendor will supply:

Exact Specifications of Tractor, Front-End
Loader, and Rotary Tiller Submitted
a) Tractor Make: ____________________
b) Tractor Model: ____________________
c) Gross HP (published): ____________________
d) Hydraulic Flow (GPM): ____________________
e) Three-Point Hitch Category: ____________________
f) Overall dimensions of tractor with R1 tires: _______________________
g) Front End Loader:
i) Make: __________________
ii) Model: _________________
iii) 4 in 1 multipurpose: _____(yes/no)
h) Rotary Tiller:
i) Make: __________________
ii) Model: _________________
iii) Working width: ______
i) Tractor, Front-End Loader, & Rotary Tiller Documentation Attached:
_____ (Yes / No)
j) Vendor shall identify any future “expenditures” (type such as, but not limited to, airfare, room & board, and rental vehicle, NOT dollar value) for warranty service and repairs request by UHMC Molokai Ed Center to be performed at the UH Molokai Education Center Farm.

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Special Instructions
1. All vendors shall review the attached documents before submitting a quotation.

Attachment 1: Special Provisions
Attachment 2: University of Hawaii Terms and Conditions Applicable to All Purchase Orders. The submittal of a quote shall be considered as acceptance of the specifications as published, as well as agreement to the University of Hawaii Terms and Conditions.
Attachment 3: Certificate of Insurance Requirements and Sample Certificate of Insurance

2. Hawaii Compliance Express: Quotes of $2,500 or more will require a Certificate of Vendor Compliance in compliant status prior to award (HRS 103D-310(c). For more information, refer to: https://vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce/

3. Questions shall be submitted to Robert Burton, UHMC Procurement Specialist, email reburton@hawaii.edu by January 12, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m.

4. Quote price: Price shall include all material costs, labor costs, equipment costs, transportation costs, vehicle costs, shipping costs, supply costs, insurance premiums, rental costs and all applicable taxes, etc.

5. Quote shall be valid for a minimum of 30 days after the Request for Quotation closing date.

6. Award is on total aggregate amount and subject to availability of funds.

7. Price shall be F.O.B. Destination to:

University of Hawaii
Molokai Education Center
375 Kamehameha V Highway
Kaunakakai, Molokai, Hawaii 96748

8. Delivery is required within 365 days after receipt of order (ARO). Do not make any purchases until the approved purchase order is provided.

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

(a) Manufacturer literature/brochure with technical data & illustrations of the equipment being offered.
(b) Warranty information for the proposed unit.
(c) Itemized quote.
10) Required Documentation for Award: Vendor receiving award is required to provide the following documentation before purchase order is issued:

(a) Hawaii Compliance Express Certificate of Vendor Compliance
(b) Certificate of Liability Insurance (see attachment)
(c) Signed SuperQUOTE award notice