Kekaha Agriculture Processing Facility, Kekaha, Kauai

The contract is for the furnishing and delivery of food processing equipment to the Kekaha Agricultural Processing Facility located in Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii, under solicitation number IFB-26-200-002. The scope includes modular cold storage units, processing systems, and commercial food service equipment such as refrigerators, ranges, combi ovens, and stainless steel preparation tables, all of which must meet stringent sanitation and safety certifications including NSF, cULus, CE, CSAus, and ETL-Sanitation, as well as comply with Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapters 3-122, 3-123, and 3-126 and federal, state, and local regulations. Equipment must be energy efficient and certified under ENERGY STAR®, with all items delivered to the specified site at 7189-D Kaumualii Hwy., Kekaha, HI 96752, where final inspection and acceptance by the State of Hawaii will occur. The contract is governed by a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology, meaning award will be made to the lowest-responsible bidder whose proposal meets minimum technical requirements, with no trade-off between cost and quality. The State Procurement Office and the Agribusiness Development Corporation oversee administration, with payment contingent upon successful delivery and acceptance. All offerors must submit proposals electronically through the HlePRO portal by 2:00 p.m. on June 17, 2026, and are required to provide a Certificate of Good Standing from the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, verified State and Federal tax clearances via Hawaii Compliance Express and IRS Form 637, and proof of required insurance coverage. There is no requirement for a Unique Entity Identifier or CAGE code, and socioeconomic qualifications such as small business status or disadvantaged business certifications are not applicable. Contractors must comply with strict data protection and security protocols for handling personal information, including implementing safeguards, reporting breaches immediately, and destroying all data upon contract completion. Personnel must be fully qualified, licensed where necessary, and paid at rates at least equal to those for comparable public employees. The contract prohibits assignment or subcontracting without prior written approval, and modifications exceeding $25,000 or 10% of the original value require head agency approval. Contractors must also hold a valid General Excise Tax license, secure necessary permits and licenses, and obtain a Certificate of Compliance from the Department of Labor and