Furnish and Deliver Liquefied Petroleum Gas

Solicitation No. 27-6127 is an invitation for bids to furnish and deliver liquefied petroleum (LP) gas on a requirements basis for the University of Hawaii Maui College in Kahului, Hawaii. The scope of work requires the contractor to provide, install, and maintain contractor-owned storage tanks, pressure regulators, and meters across eight specified locations, including the Culinary Arts Program, Ceramics, Auto Body, STEM Program, and various MFIC and OCET/SLIM facilities. Key deliverables include the installation and testing of tanks within 30 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, monthly maintenance of equipment, and quarterly inspections and calibrations of pilot lights and gas equipment. The contractor is responsible for maintaining legible safety signage and placards on all equipment and must submit completed maintenance reports to the college Facilities Manager. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a total aggregate bid comprising four parts: gas delivery, monthly tank maintenance, quarterly service, and the cost of tank delivery and installation. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via HIePRO by November 25, 2026, and include a completed Mandatory Bid Form and Business Classification Certification. The agreement includes an escalation clause limiting price increases during renewal periods to 5% or the Consumer Price Index for Pacific Cities, whichever is less. Additionally, the contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability, with a waiver of subrogation in favor of the University.