RFQ #pr.00984 (zm) -OFFICE SUPPLIES (RICHARDSON OCEAN CTR)

FURNISH AND DELIVER OFFICE SUPPLIES (RICHARDSON OCEAN CTR) AS REQUESTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, COUNTY OF HAWAII. **IMPORTANT - NEW** ALL FIELDS (FAX #, EXCEPTIONS BOX INCLUDED) IN RFQ Form PP for Goods 09-21-23 MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE VENDOR CAN INPUT QUOTE AMOUNT. VENDORS CAN INDICATE “N/A, NONE” IF APPLICABLE. TAB THROUGH THE FORM TO BE SURE ALL FIELDS ARE FILLED. VENDORS MAY BE CONSIDERED AS "NON-RESPONSIVE" AND MAY BE DISQUALIFIED IF THE REQUIRED FORM IS NOT SUBMITTED WITH QUOTE. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED THROUGH PUBLIC PURCHASE: No oral interpretations of the IFB/RFQ will be made to any Bidder. All questions and any explanations must be requested in writing and directed to the Bid Contact specified in this solicitation. Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Communications concerning this RFQ/IFB with other than the listed Bid Contact or Purchasing staff may cause the Bidder to be disqualified. Any information modifying a solicitation will be

furnished to all Bidders by addendum. Communications concerning this bid, with other than the listed Bid Contact may cause the Bidder to be disqualified. *ITEMS WILL BE AWARDED AS INDIVIDUAL LINE ITEMS; ANY APPLICABLE SHIPPING AND TAX (NOT TO EXCEED 4.7120%) MUST BE INCLUDED IN UNIT PRICE. IF APPLICABLE, A PURCHASE ORDER WILL BE EMAILED TO THE WINNING VENDOR. VENDORS SHOULD SUBSCRIBE TO HAWAII COMPLIANCE EXPRESS (HCE) UPON DECIDING THEY ARE INTERESTED IN COMPETING FOR COUNTY AWARDS FOR GOODS OR SERVICES. IT IS RECOMMENDED VENDORS REGISTER IN HCE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AND PRIOR TO RESPONDING TO A SOLICITATION. PLEASE NOTETHAT IT MAY TAKE TWO OR MORE WEEKS TO ESTABLISH A VENDOR ACCOUNT IN HCE. VENDOR’S COMPLIANCE SHALL BE MANDATORY FOR ALL AWARDS $2,500 OR GREATER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF HAWAII REVISED STATUTES 103D-310(C). SEE RFQ FORM 1, EXHIBIT A, NO. 13, FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. IF A VENDOR IS NOT REGISTERED OR NOT COMPLIANT IN HCE UPON NOTIFICATION OR INTENT TO AWARD, ANOTHER VENDOR MAY BE AWARDED. NOTE: VENDORS MAY SUBMIT A BID IN ACCORDANCE WITH AN ACTIVE STATE OF HAWAII PRICE AND VENDOR LIST CONTRACT ( http://spo.hawaii.gov/for-vendors/contract-awards/price-vendor-lists/ ), AND IF AN AWARD IS MADE, THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN THE APPLICABLE PRICE AND VENDOR LIST CONTRACT WILL REPLACE THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS CONTAINED HEREIN. VENDORS MUST INDICATE THE APPLICABLE PRICE AND VENDOR LIST CONTRACT NUMBER.