HANDCUFF POUCH

The County of Hawai'i, through its Police Department, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ R2603957) for the procurement of handcuff pouches, specifically the AKER Model #A508-BP-CH designed for Peerless Model 700 handcuffs. This solicitation, posted in late February 2026 with a submission deadline in early March 2026, seeks quotations for 150 units to be delivered to locations within Hawaii. The procurement is managed via the County’s electronic OpenGov Procurement Portal, with Tina Louise DeMello serving as the primary buyer contact. The contract requires compliance with Hawai'i Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, and the vendor must be responsible for all deliverables, ensuring adherence to specifications and quality standards as judged by the County. Delivery terms specify FOB at the place of destination, covering all associated freight and handling charges. The solicitation includes comprehensive terms governing vendor responsibilities, including mandatory certifications such as compliance with wage laws for procurements over $25,000, and certification of cost or pricing data for offers exceeding $100,000. The County retains inspection and acceptance rights, performing evaluations at the place of performance to ensure product conformity and satisfactory contract execution. Although specific Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses and evaluation criteria are not delineated, the award determination will consider multiple factors related to vendor performance and product quality. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not detailed, and no military standards are referenced. Submissions must be electronically filed through the designated procurement system, and offerors are required to label proprietary information clearly. The contract structure allows for certain standard provisions such as bonding and insurance certification, but no special contract requirements related to security clearances or key personnel are specified within the available documentation. Pricing details, including unit costs and total contract value, were not provided, indicating that the solicitation may be in a preparatory state regarding cost data or awaiting offers.