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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Supporting each Principal Investigator is a team of researchers, project managers, professionals, and support staff. One (or more) of them could be our next outstanding employee awardee!

The RCUH Outstanding Employees of the Year Awards encourage, recognize, and reward RCUH employees who have made demonstrable, significant, and exemplary contributions to their project during the past fiscal year (July 2020–June 2021) or years.

RECOGNITIONS

Three award categories are available:

1. Researcher/Project Manager/Professional (exempt status position)
2. Project Support Staff (non-exempt status position)
3. Team (2-5 staff in exempt and/or non-exempt Regular-status positions)

AWARDS

• $1,000 to the first place awardee in each category
• $500 to the second place awardee in each category
• Team awards for first and second place will be shared equally among team members

All nominees and awardees will be announced in the fall.

NOMINATION

A Principal Investigator may submit one nomination. PIs may re-nominate an employee who did not place first or second in a previous year. Team nominations are limited to no more than five individuals. Click here for the nomination form.

DEADLINE

The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, August 31, 2021.Email your nomination to RCUH Corporate Services at [email protected]. 

For more information, please refer to policy 3.450 Outstanding Employee of the Year or contact RCUH Corporate Services at [email protected] or 808-988-8314.

Beginning July 6, 2021, RCUH’s offices at the Mānoa Innovation Center (MIC) will reopen to visitors for deposits (checks and cash) and notary services*. Project mail (including vendor checks) will continue to be routed via campus mail.

RCUH’s office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding state holidays). In accordance with the City and County of Honolulu’s Emergency Order No. 2021-08, a face covering will be required when entering RCUH’s offices at MIC.

Visitor access continues to be restricted at the East-West Center’s Burns Hall until further notice. Please contact the RCUH Human Resources Department if access is required. Email: [email protected]. Phone: (808) 956-3100.

*Notary services are by appointment only.