Hawaii eProcurement Portal #IFB D26-064

Hawaii DOE Statewide Supplemental Grocery Items for School Cafeterias

This opportunity involves furnishing and delivering supplemental grocery items to Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) school cafeterias statewide. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Education, Office of Fiscal Services, Procurement and Contracts Branch - OEMs and Vendors Mentioned: - Chobani - Oregon Potato Company / NORPAC - Hawaii Ulu Cooperative - Kakoo Oiwi - Custom Culinary / Chef's Own - Schwan's Chef One - Marcel's Modern Pantry - Quaker - Wawona - Dole - Kikkoman - Noh Foods - Rich's - Foothill Farms - Barilla - Nasoya - Still Riding Foods - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of grocery items for school meal programs, including: - Vegetable dumplings (Schwan's Chef One 66970, 109,720 units) - Fat-free shelf-stable milk (Marcel's Modern Pantry 10490, 231,687 units) - Greek yogurt (Chobani 1459, 520 units) - Diced frozen strawberries (Wawona 059350-00, 130,464 units) - Sweet potatoes, Okinawan variety (Hawaii Ulu Cooperative SDP1-5, 9,512 units) - Taro leaves, fully cooked, frozen (Hawaii Ulu Cooperative TL2-5) - Green cooking papaya, peeled, frozen (Hawaii Ulu Cooperative GPPS-5) - Honey, bulk (Hawaii Ulu Cooperative HON-5, 3,288 units) - Rice vinegar (Kikkoman 02020, 200 units) - Gluten-free bread (Rich's 23665, 3,424 units) - Gravy mix, gluten free (Foothill Farms 074T-T0700; Custom Culinary/Chef's Own 17439CPAN) - Gluten-free pasta (Barilla 1000011277, 143 units) - Additional items: tofu bites, somen noodles, corn meal, acai cups, kabocha, dried seaweed, gluten-free pizza, soy sauce, and more - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Several items (notably bid items 8-13) must be Hawaii-grown, raised, and harvested - Vendors must maintain warehouse facilities and refrigerated vehicles in Hawaii - Pre-approval and sample testing required for certain products - Compliance with nutritional standards, labeling, and packaging requirements - Electronic bid submission via HIePRO; hard copies required post-bid - Transaction fee and all applicable taxes must be included - Delivery Locations: - All Hawaii DOE school cafeterias statewide, including Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai - Sample submission/testing at Kalani High School Cafeteria (4680 Kalanianaole Highway, Hawaii, 96821) - Period of Performance: - Annual contract with possible three 12-month extensions; deliveries required throughout the school year, with specific schedules by island

Description

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is soliciting bids to furnish and deliver supplemental grocery items to various school cafeterias statewide. The procurement covers a wide range of grocery products including dairy, lunch items, gluten-free products, and locally grown Hawaiian products. Vendors must submit bids electronically via the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO) by April 22, 2026, and comply with specific product specifications, including pre-approval and sample testing requirements. The contract emphasizes the use of Hawaii-grown products where applicable and requires vendors to maintain appropriate warehouse facilities and refrigerated delivery vehicles.

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