AWARDS. Awards may be made by item, groups of items or the total aggregate amount for all items included in the quotation, whichever is stated as the Basis for Award on the RFQ. Further, the Buying Group reserves the right to reject any and/all quotations and waive any defect(s) or authorize any substitution(s), when in its opinion, such rejection, waiver or substitution will be in the best interest of the Buying Group. 

BRAND NAMES. Brand names when used indicate standards of quality and performance desired. If brand name specification followed by the words "or acceptable alternate" is used, any brand equal in quality and performance may be proposed if seller specifies brand, model no., and provides descriptive brochures and specifications. If only one brand is specified, alternative brands will not be accepted and vendor must offer the specified brand. Vendor agrees that the finding of each Buying Group shall be final and binding.

SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS. Unless otherwise specified, all goods shall be shipped prepaid FOB destination. If Buyer agrees to shipment of goods FOB shipping point, Seller agrees to prepay all shipping charges, and to bill the Buying Group as a separate item on the invoice for said charges. Each invoice for shipping charges shall contain the original or a copy of the bill indicating that the payment for shipping had been made. COD shipments will not be accepted. All invoices, packing lists, packages, shipping notices, instruction manuals, and other written documents shall contain the applicable order number. Packing lists shall be enclosed in each and every box or package shipped indicating the contents therein.

EXTRA CHARGES. No additional charges of any kind, including charges for boxing, packing, cartage, or other extras will be allowed unless specifically agreed to in writing, in advance by the Buying Group, or specifically listed in details in the vendor's electronic quote.

PRICING. Vendor agrees that the prices quoted are not in excess of the prices published in the current price list and the prices are not more than the prices charged to any other customer under similar conditions.

PROTEST OF AN AWARD. Protest of an award pursuant to section 103D-305, HRS, Small Purchases, shall be submitted in writing by the protestor to the procurement officer, within five working days of knowledge giving rise to the protest.

INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT AND ASSIGNMENTS. This request for quotation shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Hawaii .

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 of county government contractors during the term of the contract if the contractors are paid with funds appropriated by a legislative body. Further information is available from the Campaign Spending Commission at http://www.hawaii.gove/campaign or at (808) 586-0285.