Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26003138
HIEMA Solicits Sandbags and Sandless Sandbags for Flood Control on Oahu
Posted
May 27, 2026
Respond By
June 15, 2026
Identifier
Q26003138
NAICS
424990
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), part of the Department of Defense, is seeking vendors to supply sandbags and sandless sandbags for flood control on Oahu. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), Department of Defense, State Civil Defense - Products Requested: - 2,300 total sandbags and sandless sandbags - Woven polypropylene sandbags (14 x 26 inches) - Features: puncture and tear resistance, maximum UV protection (1000+ hours), dense light weaving, built-in ties - Sandless bags (12 x 24 inches) - Features: self-activating, expands on contact with water, absorbs 4+ gallons, swells to 3.5 inches high, reusable, shrinks when dry - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must include shipping, handling, and all applicable taxes - Vendors must demonstrate experience and compliance with state and federal regulations - Preference for small, minority, and women-owned businesses - Compliance with state and federal grant requirements - Delivery required before mid-July, with rapid delivery preferred due to hurricane season - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated budget: $50,000 for sandbags and $50,000 for sandless bags - Place of Performance: - Diamond Head Crater, Honolulu, HI - 4204 Diamond Head Road, Honolulu, HI 96816
Description
The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HIEMA), under the Department of Defense, is soliciting proposals for tough poly bags to fill with sand and sandless bags to contain and divert floodwaters. The solicitation requires the provision of 2300 units of sand and sandless sandbags designed to resist puncture and tears, with specific dimensions and features. The project must be completed before July 15, 2026, and proposals must include all costs such as shipping and taxes. Preference will be given to vendors with experience and compliance with state and federal regulations.