Form 50A Amendment to Solicitation IFB.pdf

This is an OPM Form 50A Amendment to Solicitation issued by the University of Hawaii's Office of Procurement Management for IFB No. 26-5690 concerning UPS battery replacement and delivery at the IT Center and Keller Hall. The solicitation requires furnishing and delivery of UPS batteries consisting of 90 units of Enersys DataSafe 16HX800 batteries and 40 units of PWHR12330W4FR batteries, with work including removal of existing batteries, installation of new units, and proper disposal of old batteries in compliance with Hawaii environmental regulations. The amendment extends key deadlines to allow vendors adequate time to prepare bids: the offer due date is August 17, 2026 at 2:30 PM, the contract start date is September 7, 2026, and the delivery date is October 7, 2026. Bidders are required to demonstrate experience with UPS battery replacement and proper licensing for battery waste handling and disposal, with a site visit recommended to inspect equipment and installation locations at both facilities.

All pricing must be submitted on a fixed-price basis and must be inclusive of labor, equipment costs, f.o.b. destination shipping, delivery, insurance premiums, warranty, administrative costs, expediting fees, and all applicable federal and state taxes. Submission is required through the HIePRO online bidding system with supporting documentation including Eaton Certification Letters, Business Classification Statements, and Bid Signature Pages. Bidders must complete the mandatory bid form in its entirety and provide complete company information, federal taxpayer identification numbers, and Hawaii general excise tax license numbers if applicable. Business Classification Certification Statements must identify business status under SBA definitions, including small business, women-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned business, or other disadvantaged classifications. References from similar projects completed within the past three years are required. Payment terms, insurance requirements, and bonding obligations are specified in contract conditions.