NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION - VETERINARY SUPPLIES FOR ACPA

The County of Hawaii’s Animal Control and Protection Agency is seeking an exemption from Chapter 103D, HRS, to procure veterinary supplies including medications, equipment, and vaccines on a sole-source basis from existing suppliers, specifically Animal Health International and Patterson Veterinary Supplies, under a monthly budget of $35,000. This procurement, identified by solicitation number 26-0293 and NAICS code 424210, is intended to ensure continuity of veterinary services for shelter animals by maintaining current supply arrangements deemed necessary for adherence to best practices. The contract period spans from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with all goods to be delivered within Hawaii. The agency has not specified detailed packaging, delivery schedules, or inspection criteria, and no competitive bidding process is being conducted; instead, the request is framed as a formal notice of exemption justifying the use of existing vendors due to operational necessity and veterinary protocol consistency. Objections to this exemption must be submitted in writing via the OpenGov portal no later than July 3, 2026, and must be addressed specifically to the Chief Procurement Officer with sufficient justification to be considered; submissions via email or direct communication to the Purchasing Division will not be accepted. General inquiries regarding the solicitation may be directed to Purchasing@hawaiicounty.gov, while official objections require formal upload through the designated system. The procurement is classified as a special notice under SLED agency classification, with primary contact Aldine Arce and secondary contact Michael Lampard available for clarifications. No evaluation factors or award criteria apply since this is not a competitive solicitation, and no vendor representations, certifications, or contract clauses beyond the exemption justification are included in the documentation. The County of Hawaii Purchasing Division, located at 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1101, Hilo, HI 96720, oversees the administrative process, with Stephanie Letro and Diane Nakagawa serving in key procurement and finance roles.