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4111 SECTION 2-PROF0$AL RDS JIREhENTS AND CONDITIONS • 2.1 CGMPETENCY OF BIDDERS - Each prospective bidder must file a written notice of his intention to bid not later than six (6) calendar days prior to the date designated for the opening of bids as required by Section 103-25, Hawaii Revised Statutes. The written notice of intention to bid applies to all construction of buildings, roads, other field construction work or other public works and, in conjunction therewith, the furnishing and installing of furniture, equipment appliances, materials and any combination of these items. The notice of inten- - tion to bid does not apply to the mere furnishing and installing of furniture, equipment, appliances, and any combination of these items. The written notice of intention to bid is to be filed in the office of the Engineer in the County Building at Hilo, Hawaii, not later than 4:30 p.m. of the Friday preceding the Thursday of the bid opening, unless otherwise instructed in the Notice to Contractors. If the notice is mailed the hour of posting must be stamped by the postal authorities and be prior to 12 mid- night of the Friday described above. Commercial meter stamp on mailed notices will not be accepted should the mailed notice arrive after the deadline des- cribed above. If two (2) or more prospective bidders desire to bid jointly as a joint venture on a single project, they must file an affidavit of joint venture with the Engineer, and such affidavit of joint venture will be valid only for the specific project for which it is filed. The Engineer may, in accordance with Section 103-25, Hawaii Revised Statutes, require the prospective bidder to file a "Standard Questionnaire and Financial Statement for Bidders", on the form provided by the Department properly executed and notarized, at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time advertised for the opening of bide. If the information in the question- naire proves satisfactory, the bidders proposal will be received. The question- naire will -be retux'ne •bo. theobidddr.,•diter.zt• has: served webs =turpose: If upon review of the questionnaire, or otherwise, the bidder appears not fully qualified and able to perform the intended work, the Engineer shall, after affording the bidder an opportunity to be heard and if still of the opinion that the bidder is not fully qualified to perform the work, refuse to receive or to consider any bid offered by the prospective bidder. 2,2 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS - Any one or more of the following causes will be considered as sufficient for the disqualification of the bidders 1. Non-compliance with Section 2.1 "COMPETENCY OF BIDDERS". 2. Evidence of collusion among bidders. 3. Lack of responsibility and cooperation as shown by past work. 4. For being in arrears on existing contracts with the County of Hawaii, or having defaulted on a previous contract. Section 2 Page 5