Furnishing and Delivery of Four (4) Each Heavy Duty Utility Vehicles

The County of Kauai is soliciting sealed electronic bids through the Public Purchase System for the furnishing and delivery of four heavy duty utility vehicles for the Department of Parks & Recreation under Solicitation Number IFB 4110. Bids must be submitted by 3:00 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time on August 27, 2026, and only registered Public Purchase Vendors in the Hawaii Region and Kauai County Agency are eligible to respond. The procurement is governed by the County’s General Terms and Conditions for Goods and Services, which are authorized under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and Administrative Rules Title 3, with the order of precedence favoring the contract document, then special provisions, general terms, general instructions, and finally specifications. All vehicles must be delivered completely assembled at the F.O.B. destination, inclusive of freight, handling, and delivery charges, and delivered to a location designated by the Director. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible offeror, with responsiveness and responsibility serving as mandatory pass/fail criteria; in the event of a tie, award will be determined by drawing of cards. Additive alternates may be considered and added to the base price for award purposes, and if bids exceed available funds, the County may negotiate price adjustments with the low responsible bidder. Bidders must comply with numerous legal and operational requirements, including certification of tax clearance under HRS 103D-310, compliance with HRS Chapter 237 on General Excise Tax, and verification of good standing with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, as well as adherence to labor laws including HRS Chapters 383, 386, 392, and 393, with documentation current within six months. Employees must be paid wages not less than those paid to public officers for similar work, and the contractor must ensure compliance with federal and state laws on worker’s compensation, unemployment compensation, wage payment, and safety standards. Non-discrimination based on race is mandated, and contractors must agree to comply with HRS 11-355 regarding campaign contributions. Proposals must clearly state the exact make, model, or brand of the vehicles, and any proprietary information must be labeled as confidential. Offers are valid for sixty days after the bid deadline, and substitutions or modifications must be submitted via the Public Purchase System before the deadline. The County retains the right to inspect goods, terminate for default