Furnish and Deliver Heavy Equipment

The University of Hawaii at Hilo is seeking qualified vendors to furnish and deliver four pieces of new heavy construction equipment for the Center for Maunakea Stewardship. The items include a backhoe loader, a front‑end loader, a road grader, and a skid‑steer sweeper, each to be brand‑new (2026 model year or later), fully equipped, fully fueled, and delivered to Maunakea State Park. Delivery must occur within 120 consecutive calendar days after the Notice to Proceed. Vendors must submit a mandatory bid form via the state’s HIePRO system, be registered in HCE, and provide proof of compliance with Hawaii tax, labor, and insurance statutes. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each item, with a 36‑month/3,000‑hour warranty and a transaction fee of up to $5,000. • Four separate equipment items (backhoe, front‑end loader, grader, skid‑steer sweeper) • New 2026‑or‑later models, ROPS/FOPS cab, full accessories, manuals, and warranty • Delivery to 44‑374 Maunakea Access Road, Hilo, HI within 120 days of award • Mandatory electronic submission via HIePRO by 2:30 PM Nov 25 2026 • Questions due by 4:00 PM Nov 9 2026; responses posted Nov 18 2026 • Vendor must be manufacturer or authorized reseller; provide compliance documentation • Transaction fee 0.75 % of award (max $5,000) and applicable Hawaii GET taxes included in price