NOTICE TO BIDDERS

(Chapter 103D, HRS)

SEALED BIDS for REPAIR PIPE MAST AT ALOHA TOWER, HONOLULU HARBOR, OAHU, HAWAII, JOB H. C. 10269R, will be received at the Contracts Office, Department of Transportation, 869 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813, until 2:00 p.m., December 27, 2007, at which time and place they will be publicly opened and read.

The scope of work consists of removing and replacing the existing pipe cross arm on the existing pipe mast at the Aloha Tower, Honolulu Harbor. The work also includes electrical work and painting.

To be eligible to bid, bidders must possess a valid State of Hawaii General Engineering A license.

Plans and specifications may be examined at or borrowed from the above office.

Borrowed plans and specifications shall be returned in good condition within thirty (30) calendar days after the bid opening date.

The "General Provisions" applicable to this project are also available for purchase from the above office for ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) per copy.

Campaign contributions by State and County Contractors. Contractors are hereby

notified of the applicability of Section 11-205.5, HRS, which states that campaign contributions are prohibited from specified State or County government contractors during the term of the contract if the contractors are paid with funds appropriated by a legislative body. For more information, contact the Campaign Spending Commission at (808) 586-0285.

The U.S. Department of Transportation Regulation entitled Nondiscrimination in Federally-Assisted Programs of the U.S. Department of Transportation, Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 21 is applicable to this project. Bidders are hereby notified that the Department of Transportation will affirmatively ensure that the contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, national origin and sex (as directed by 23 CFR Part 200).

In accordance with Section 3-124-4, Hawaii Administrative Rules, the Hawaii Products Preference is applicable to this project. The Hawaii Product List may be examined at the State Procurement Office, Kalanimoku Building, 1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

Each proposal shall be on a form furnished by said Department.

Estimated construction cost is between $150,000 - $300,000.

For additional information contact Mr. Carter Luke at (808) 587-1878 or Mr. Dale Andres at (808) 587-1876, 79 South Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813.

The State reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive any defects in said proposals for the best interest of the public.

BARRY FUKUNAGA

Director of Transportation

Internet Posting: December 5, 2007