Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B26002368

Hawaii DOE Solicitation for Extended Length Cargo Vans (Multiple Islands)

The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking bids to furnish and deliver new extended length cargo vans for the School Food Services Branch across multiple islands. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch (Procurement and Contracts Branch) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs required; Ford is referenced as an example (Ford Transit 250 Extended Cargo Van with High Roof or equivalent) - Bidders must be manufacturers or manufacturer-authorized distributors/dealers - Products/Services Requested: - New 2026 or current year model extended length cargo vans - Example: Ford Transit 250 Extended Cargo Van with High Roof or equivalent - Minimum cargo height: 7 feet - 3.5L 6-cylinder flex fuel engine - 1,100 lbs capacity remote-controlled tailgate lift - Detailed safety and technical features (e.g., antilock brakes, backup alarm, reverse camera, E-tracks, partition, warranty) - Quantities by group/location: - Oahu: 19 vans - Hawaii-Hilo: 4 vans - Hawaii-Kona: 7 vans - Maui: 2 vans - Kauai: 5 vans - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Delivery to specific school locations on Oahu, Hawaii (Hilo and Kona), Maui, and Kauai - Vendors must have a local office and authorized service facility on each delivery island - Each service facility must have at least one manufacturer-trained technician and access to parts inventory - Proof of authorized distributor/dealer status and compliance with Hawaii licensing laws (HRS Chapter 437) - Quarterly reporting required for awarded vendors - Delivery deadline: on or before May 31, 2027 - Delivery Locations: - Multiple named public schools across the Hawaiian Islands (see 'places' section for details)

Description

This solicitation is issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education, School Food Services Branch, seeking bids to furnish and deliver new cargo vans. The contract covers delivery to multiple islands including Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the HIePRO system by April 29, 2026, and comply with all licensing and service facility requirements as specified in the solicitation documents.

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