HOLMES HALL - REPLACE COOLING TOWER FAN WHEELS

Project Description: Provide all labor necessary to replace the cooling tower fan wheels as indicated in
the plans and specifications. The proposed work shall generally include removal,
disposal and replacement of the fan wheels, shaft and bearings per manufacturer’s
specifications. Start-up the tower per manufacturer’s recommendations and perform
system checks to confirm proper operations. Submit all data collected to the
university of Hawaii facilities management office, attention: Carl Oshiro prior to
request for final inspection. All work located at Holmes Hall Building, UHM.

Provide all tools, materials, equipment and insurance necessary to replace the
cooling tower fan wheels as indicated in the plans and specifications. The proposed
work shall generally include removal, disposal and replacement of the fan wheels,
shaft and bearings per manufacturer’s specifications. Start-up the tower per
manufacturer’s recommendations and perform system checks to confirm proper
operations. Submit all data collected to the university of Hawaii facilities
management office, attention: Carl Oshiro prior to request for final inspection. All
work located at Holmes Hall Building, UHM.

Special Instructions

ALL bidders are requested to attend a mandatory site walk-through. A site walk through is
scheduled for 8:00 a.m. on Thursday Janurary 22, 2026. Contractors shall meet at the
Physical Plant Mechanical Engineer Office located at 2002 East- West Road. Contract
documents will be distributed at the mandatory walk through. Contractors interested in
bidding this work must contact Carl Oshiro through email ( coshiro6@hawaii.edu), facsimile
(956-5979) or phone (956-0479) to confirm attendance by 4:00 p.m. Wednesday January 21,
2026. Contractors who DO NOT attend a mandatory site walk-through will not be allowed to
bid on this work. Contractor is required to provide a cost breakdown at time of bid. The
breakdown must equal to the total cost of the bid. If correct breakdown is not provided at
time of bid, the bid may be disqualified.

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Addendum

01/30/26

Add to scope off work. Remove and replace the tower spray pump and motor. Replace all the connecting water pipes and fittings from the pump to the tower. Replace all the electrical components. Frabricate a new cover that will cover the motor to protect the motor from the weather but not overheat it.