NOTICE OF AND REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION - FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES, LLC

The County of Hawaii has issued a solicitation titled "Notice of and Request for Exemption" for First Data Merchant Services, LLC, posted on May 19, 2026, with responses due by May 27, 2026. This procurement request is managed by the Finance Vehicle Registration and Licensing Division based in Hilo, Hawaii, and is intended to secure goods or services as specified in the accompanying documentation. Vendors interested in this opportunity are invited to review the notice and, if they have any objections to the exemption request, must submit written objections via the OpenGov platform before the deadline. These objections must provide a clear basis and be addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer to be considered valid. Any submitted objections will temporarily halt the procurement process until they are reviewed, and a written determination is issued. It is important to note that objections should not be sent directly to the Purchasing Division's email but must be uploaded through the designated OpenGov system to be accepted. Inquiries regarding the solicitation can be directed to the primary contact, Tina Louise DeMello, Buyer I, via email or phone. This process ensures transparency and allows for vendor participation while maintaining oversight by the County's procurement officials.