Hybrid Vehicles for the HIDOE on Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai

Invitation for Bids IFB D27-032, issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education on August 19, 2026, seeks sealed bids to furnish and deliver new hybrid vehicles for the Driver Education Program across the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, and Kauai. The procurement is divided into three groups by island: Group A for Oahu (serving five schools), Group B for Hawaii (serving Keaau and Waiakea High Schools), and Group C for Kauai (serving Kapaa High School). Award will be granted to the responsive and responsible offeror providing the lowest total sum bid price per group. Bids must be submitted electronically via HIEPRO by September 4, 2026, with hard copies delivered to the Procurement and Contracts Branch in Waipahu within five working days of the closing date. To be considered responsive, offerors must provide the exact year, manufacturer, and model of the vehicles and maintain a service repair facility on each island where vehicles are located, staffed by at least one manufacturer-trained technician. Deliveries must be completed by January 31, 2027, and include essential documentation such as Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificates, odometer certificates, and vehicle scale weight slips. Technical specifications require vehicles to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and include accessories such as windshield tint, anti-corrosion treatment, and two sets of keys. Final payment is contingent upon tax clearance from the State of Hawaii and the IRS.