RCUH is currently accepting pre-orders for its 2022 RCUH calendar! The 24″ x 19″ calendar is available on a first-come, first-served basis and quantity is limited so send in your pre-order today! If possible, please consolidate orders for your office and email [email protected] the following info:

• Coordinator’s name
• Coordinator’s email address
• Project name
• Quantity
• Mailing address (for neighbor island orders only)

We will notify coordinators in November/December when orders can be picked up from our Manoa Innovation Center location.

Should you have any questions, please contact RCUH Corporate Services by calling 808-988-8314 or emailing [email protected].

The Manoa Innovation Center (MIC) has experienced an unforeseen power outage, which is affecting RCUH’s Finance and Corporate Services Departments. Phones are out of service and email service may be limited. Electricians and HECO are looking into the cause of the outage, which may take several hours. An update will be provided once power is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

1:45 p.m. Update – Power has been restored at MIC.

Update (12:02 p.m.): Power has been restored to the building.

There is currently a power outage at the Manoa Innovation Center, which is affecting the RCUH Finance and Corporate Services departments. Phones are out of service and email service is limited. An update will be provided once power is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

In an effort to increase awareness of updates to RCUH’s policies and procedures, the following changes have been made on RCUH’s website since the previous announcement (released on May 10, 2021):

• Policy 2.002 Definitions
  • Updated definition of “Construction”

• Policy 2.105 Invitation for Bid (For the Procurement of Construction)
  • Updated terms for Procurement of construction services by UH projects
  • Section I.B.1-3
    • Clarified name of UH office
  • Section I.C.1.e.
    • Clarified that HRS Chapter 104 applies with the exception of certain Direct Projects
  • Section I.D.1
    • Updated language regarding bid security

• Policy 2.207 Subcontract Administration for RCUH Direct Projects
  • Section III.E
    • FAR 52.219-9(d)(11)(iii) limit increased from $150,000 to $250,000

• Policy 2.208 Small Business Subcontracting Plan
  • Section III.B.5
    • FAR 52.219-9(d)(11)(iii) limit increased from $150,000 to $250,000
    • Previously applied to Direct Projects, but now applies to all projects

• Policy 2.209 Construction Contracts
  • Updated definition of “Construction” and clarified UH office

• Agreement for Services Amendment Template
  • Added another option to first dropdown
  • Added fourth dropdown

• Attachment 8b Agreement for Services (Direct Projects)
  • Attachment 4
    • Standard of Conduct Declaration updated to apply to all direct projects, not just state entities

• Attachment 38 Subcontract/Purchase Order Expected to Exceed $250,000 Under a Federal Prime Contract Worksheet
  • Updated to correspond to the simplified acquisition threshold referenced in FAR 52.219-9(d)(11)(iii)

• Consent, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement for Adults and Minors
  • Section 1
    • Updated to clarify that the form may also apply to employees who are not participating in connection with their employment.

Should you have any questions, please contact Erin Yoda at [email protected].

Update: Power has been restored at the Manoa Innovation Center.

There is currently a power outage at the Manoa Innovation Center, which is affecting the RCUH Finance and Corporate Services departments. Phones are out of service and email service is limited. An update will be provided once power is restored. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Mahalo to all who participated in RCUH’s virtual forum, “Foreign Intrusion into Academic Research & Training” on April 29, 2021. If you were unable to attend event, this report will provide a recap of the presentations and Q&A session.

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. Stay tuned for RCUH’s next forum in 2022!

We are seeking visually captivating photos that exemplify your project’s mission and day-to-day operations for use in various RCUH publications, communications, videos, etc. If you’ve sent us photos in the past, feel free to share any new images you may have!

• Ideal photos should be clear
• Action or staged activities are preferred (no headshots)
• Minimum size: 600 x 600 pixels. Resolution: 300 dpi.

Please complete the photo information form and send your photos to [email protected] by Friday, September 3, 2021. Photos may be sent as attachments or via UH File Drop.

Should you have any questions, please contact RCUH Corporate Services at [email protected] or call (808) 988-8314.

Mahalo for sharing your work with us!

The RCUH Training Portal now includes more than 400 general interest courses. In the July 2021 catalog, you’ll find new courses such as:

• Active Listening
• Best Email Practices
• Interview Preparation
• Realize Your Team is Your Customer
• Tap into Their Passion, Unleash the Energy

Click here to view a complete list of courses (new/updated courses are listed in blue). If you need access to the RCUH Training Portal, please complete the online request form. You may also email [email protected] if you have any questions.

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