INVITATION FOR BIDS

(Chapter 103D, Hawaii Revised Statutes)

Pursuant to Chapter 103D, HRS, SEALED BIDS will be received at the HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY (HPHA), 1002 North School Street, Bldg. D (Central Files), Honolulu, Hawaii up to 2:00 p.m., Hawaii Standard Time (HST), on December 10, 2009 for the FAIR HOUSING RENOVATIONS AT LANAKILA HOMES, IFB-CMS-2009-31, JOB NO. 07-007-104-S, at which time all bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud.

Bidding documents may be examined or obtained at 1002 North School Street, Bldg. C. The construction plans and specifications will be available on a CD at a cost of $10.00 (non-refundable) per set.

An INTENT TO BID is required and must be received by the HPHA at 1002 North School Street, Honolulu, Hawaii no later than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date designated for opening of bids. Intent forms are included in the bidding documents and are available at the above address. The Notice may be filed by fax at (808) 832-6030. Bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii Contractor’s “A” or “B” License to be eligible to bid.

Bidders shall comply with all requirements of the bidding documents. Written questions may be directed to Mr. Mitchell Kawamura at (808) 832-5373 or at the above address and fax number. No questions will be considered less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the bid opening.

All bids shall include a line item cost for the Hawaii State General Excise Tax. Bid security of 5% of the total bid amount is required. Request to withdraw a bid proposal for any reason after bid opening may result in the forfeiture of the bid security.

The HPHA may reject any and all bids and may waive any bid defects whenever HPHA deems such action is in the best interest of the HPHA. The determination of the lowest responsible and responsive bidder will be made by the HPHA. The award of a contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder is subject to the availability of funds. If funds are not available, the HPHA retains the right to reject all bids. Nothing in the bid documents shall be construed to obligate the HPHA to encumber a contract using funding sources not specifically budgeted for this purpose.

The Pre-Bid Site Inspection Meeting is scheduled at 9:00 a.m. (HST) on November 17, 2009 at the Lanakila Homes Community Center, 600 Wailoa Street, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii. All interested contractors and subcontractors shall confirm their visit with Ms. Tammy Passmore, AMP 37 Manager, at (808) 933-0474. Attendance by all potential bidders on this project is highly recommended.

HAWAII PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY

Chad K. Taniguchi, Executive Director

State Procurement Office, Procurement Notice System