NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION - VETERINARY SERVICES FOR ACPA

The County of Hawaii, through the Animal Control and Protection Agency, is seeking an exemption from competitive bidding under Chapter 103D, HRS, to continue engaging a pre-identified list of veterinary service providers for emergency, after-hours, and supplemental veterinary care for animals in its custody. The solicitation, numbered 26-0292 and posted on June 25, 2026, with responses due by July 3, 2026, does not solicit bids or proposals but instead notifies the public of its intent to exempt the procurement from standard competitive procedures. Ten veterinary clinics across Hawaii Island, including Aili Veterinary Hospital, Kona Veterinary Hospital, Aloha Veterinary Hospital, Pahoa Animal Hospital, Veterinary Associates Inc, Good Karma Spay and Neuter Clinic, Hawaii Island Humane Society, Pet Fix, Aloha Animal Alliance, and Cordero Veterinary Services LLC, have been identified as the practical providers capable of delivering acute services on a space-available and as-needed basis to ensure county-wide coverage. The contract, if approved, will run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an estimated monthly value of $35,000, totaling $420,000 for the term. All objections to the exemption must be submitted in writing via OpenGov prior to the deadline and will trigger a review by the procurement officer; responses to the notice are not considered bids or proposals. Inquiries should be directed to Purchasing@hawaiicounty.gov, but objections must not be sent through email. The services are to be performed throughout Hawaii, with providers located in Hilo, Kona, Waimea, and Pahoa, and any associated packaging, marking, inspection, payment terms, or detailed specifications are not outlined in the notice. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 541940, and no specific representations, certifications, or performance bonds are required beyond adherence to statutory exemption criteria.