Bid Date: 2026-09-02

Project Description:
(Qty 2) New 2026 Yamaha 250HP four-stroke marine outboard engines
Installation/Labor (Service)

Special Instructions
The Hawaii Institute for Marine Biology (HIMB) requests a quote for the purchase, delivery, rigging, and installation of two (2) new 2026 Yamaha 250 HP marine outboard engines on a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran.

The quote shall include:

- Two (2) new 2026 Yamaha 250 HP four-stroke marine outboard engines
- Two (2) Bay Manufacturing 5-inch Yamaha outboard extensions, as required to achieve the vesselaEURtms existing 30-inch installation configuration
- Mechanical/non-digital control compatible
- Appropriate propeller rotation configuration for twin-engine installation
- All associated extension hardware and installation components
- Propellers, mounting hardware, rigging components, and other materials required for a complete installation, as applicable

All installation work must be performed with the vessel remaining in the water at:

University of Hawaii Marine Center (UHMC)
Pier 35 - Honolulu Harbor
Honolulu, Hawaii

The vessel is a 45-foot Corinthian catamaran equipped with Yamaha twin 250hp outboards.

The contractor must be capable of disconnecting the existing outboard engines and installing the new outboard engines while the vessel remains waterborne. Once the existing engines are disconnected and ready for removal, the University of Hawai\\\'i will coordinate and provide the necessary crane or forklift and operator to remove the existing engines and position/hang the new engines for installation.

The contractor will be responsible for all other aspects of the engine removal and installation. Haul-out of the vessel shall not be required or included as part of the proposed installation.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Please review the full Technical Specifications PDF attached for full details.
2. Your company must be able to provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI). See the RCUH 2.402 policy PDF attached for reference.
3. The awarded vendor shall be required to enter into an RCUH Agreement for Services (see Attachment 08a) prior to commencement of services. A sample of Attachment 08a is included with this solicitation for the vendor\\\'s review. Vendors are responsible for reviewing the terms and conditions contained in Attachment 08a prior to submitting a Quote.

Addendum
08/31/26
UPDATES AND CHANGES:

1. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PDF ATTACHMENT
- The technical specifications PDF attachment has added the following below:

- YAMAHA AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENT
Bidder must be a current Yamaha Authorized Dealer and Service Provider. Installation, rigging, commissioning, and warranty-related work must be performed by a Yamaha authorized dealer.

- SUBCONTRACTING IS NOT PERMITTED
Subcontracting of this work is not permitted without prior written approval. The Bidder remains fully responsible for all work and compliance with Yamaha installation and warranty requirements.

New attachment added: Technical Specifications - RFQ 120210.pdf

Plans

Specifications

Technical Specifications - RFQ 120210.pdf
2-402-insurance-requirements-vendors.pdf
attachment-08a-agreement-for-services-uh..pdf

Addendums/Amendments
Technical Specifications - RFQ 120210.pdf