Custom printed boxes for State Records Center and Archives

The State of Hawaii’s Department of Accounting and General Services is soliciting custom printed storage boxes for two distinct state repositories: heavy-duty boxes for the State Records Center and acid-free archival boxes for the Public Archives. The solicitation, numbered B26002956, was posted on May 20, 2026, with proposals due by June 9, 2026, and is targeted at state and local government (SLED) entities under NAICS code 322212. The boxes must meet exacting physical and chemical specifications: the archival half-size boxes must be constructed from acid-free, lignin-free, high alpha cellulose board with alkaline sizing, pH 8.5 ± 0.5, and 3% calcium carbonate buffering to ensure long-term document preservation, with no glued or stapled seams and specific dimensional tolerances; the heavy-duty boxes for the Records Center must support up to 850 pounds of stacked weight, feature reinforced hand holes, a deep locking lid, smooth rolled edges, and be designed for one-step setup with defined interior and exterior dimensions. Labeling requirements are precise, with specific placements for logos, text, and a 4x3 inch RFID tag area on the short sides of the Records Center boxes, while barcode requirements are absent. All deliveries must be made to facilities in Hawaii (Oahu), and the contractor must be fully compliant with state tax, labor, and business regulations, including providing tax clearance certificates, certificates of good standing, and a general excise tax license from the State of Hawaii. Subcontracting is prohibited without prior written approval, and subcontractors must meet identical certification requirements. The contractor is obligated to safeguard personal data, report any breaches immediately, indemnify the state against intellectual property claims, and comply with strict environmental and campaign finance laws, including a ban on political contributions tied to state appropriations. The state reserves audit rights to verify compliance with cost principles and performance standards, and all records must be retained as required by law. Though no contract type is explicitly stated, performance is governed by a framework allowing for modifications and termination for cause or convenience, with payment contingent upon invoice submission, fund availability, and final acceptance by the agency procurement officer. No pricing details, evaluation factors, or award methodology are provided in the solicitation, and no standard federal acquisition regulation clauses are used—instead, the contract relies on a state-specific sequence of 40 clauses covering everything from contract effective date and term to miscellaneous