Citric Acid for DAB-PQB January to June 2027

The Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity in Hawaii is soliciting anhydrous citric acid at 99.85% technical grade or higher, packaged in 50-pound bags with additional protective layers such as cardboard on each pallet to ensure safe storage without air conditioning, under Competitive Sealed Bidding (IFB) number B26002905. The solicitation runs from May 18, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026, and performance is required between January 1, 2027, and June 30, 2027, under a $250,000 budget ceiling. Bids must focus on the total number of bags that can be delivered within this budget, and while lower bids are considered, they are not automatically deemed the most economical due to factors such as quality, reliability, and compliance with stringent storage and handling requirements. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of 42 fixed clauses covering independent contractor status, intellectual property indemnification, insurance, audit rights, termination procedures, dispute resolution, governing law, and confidentiality of personal information, with conditional applicability for hazardous materials and change orders. Compliance with Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapters 3-122, 3-123, and 3-126, as well as Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 92F and 103D, is mandatory, and contractors must hold a valid general excise tax license and tax clearance from both the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the IRS. Contractors are prohibited from subcontracting without prior written approval, must provide proof of good standing from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and must obtain a certificate of compliance from the Hawaii Department of Labor. Additionally, contractors must guard against any use of state name or publicity without authorization, maintain data security for personal information, and are barred from making campaign contributions to state officials during contract performance. Inspection and acceptance are the sole responsibility of the state, occurring at the place of delivery as determined by the agency, with performance tied to full conformance with specifications and quality standards. No FOB terms, specific packaging standards like MIL-STD-129, or electronic invoicing systems are specified, and paper-based invoices must be submitted for payment subject to fund availability. The contracting office is in Hawaii (Oahu), with primary point of contact Alex Ma reachable via email and phone. No Unique Entity ID, C