Furnishing and Delivery of Three (3) Each 29' Heavy Duty Clean Diesel Wheelchair Accessible Transit Buses

The County of Kaua‘i is soliciting sealed bids for the furnishing and delivery of three 29-foot heavy-duty clean diesel wheelchair-accessible transit buses, with an option to purchase up to six additional units under the same pricing terms, for use by its Transportation Agency. The procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bids under HRS 103D, with all submissions required to be made electronically via the Public Purchase System by 3:00 p.m. Hawai‘i Standard Time on May 27, 2026. Bids must be submitted by registered Public Purchase Vendors, and the award will be made on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with contract funding sourced from federal financial assistance. Each bus must meet rigorous federal standards including FMVSS, ADA accessibility requirements under 49 CFR Part 38, emissions compliance, and corrosion resistance through specifications such as stainless steel fuel tanks and ASTM B-117 salt spray testing. All buses must be delivered under their own power to the Transportation Agency Base Yard Facility at 3220 Ho‘olako Street, Lihu‘e, Hawaii, on an F.O.B. destination basis, with the contractor assuming full responsibility and risk until formal acceptance within five business days of arrival. Acceptance criteria are tied to compliance with design, safety, and operational specifications, including proper labeling of air lines, electrical systems, fuel tanks, and wiring; documentation must include FMVSS self-certification, weight certificates, pre-delivery inspections, and defect reports. Contractors are subject to extensive compliance obligations under federal and state law, including adherence to Buy America requirements, lobbying restrictions, debarment certifications, and prohibitions on telecommunications equipment from designated foreign entities. State-specific requirements mandate tax clearance through Hawai‘i Compliance Express, non-discrimination in employment and subcontracting, restrictions on campaign contributions to procurement officials, and compliance with state wage and labor laws for service contracts. All contract-related records must be retained for three years after final payment and must be made available for audit by county, federal, or governmental auditors. Contract precedence is clearly defined—contract terms supersede special provisions, which in turn override general terms and instructions. Modifications may be issued unilaterally by the contracting officer for scope or schedule adjustments, and the contract includes provisions for transcription of instructional materials for disabled individuals. The base contract value is estimated at $675,000 for three buses, with a potential maximum value of $2,02