Notice Of And Request For Exemption

The County of Hawaii has issued a Request for Exemption from Chapter 103D, HRS to facilitate the installation of fiber optic cables that will establish a dedicated internet connection via the County fiber network (DCCA INET) in partnership with Spectrum. The purpose of this exemption is to streamline the process and enable the County to enhance its internet infrastructure. Interested vendors are invited to review the notice and submit any objections through the Public Purchase platform before the response deadline of March 20, 2025. Objections must be supported with sufficient reasoning and are not considered proposals, bids, or quotes. The review process involves the procurement officer evaluating objections and providing a written response, which may temporarily hold the exemption request. All inquiries should be directed via email to the designated contact, the Chief Procurement Officer, while objections should be uploaded through the specified online portal. The solicitation, identified as EX #5199, was posted on March 13, 2025, with a contract value estimated between $50,000 and $200,000. The project falls under NAICS code 335921, relating to fiber optic cable manufacturing and installation, and is managed by the Hawaii County’s procurement office. Interested parties can access additional details and the bid information through the provided online link. This process emphasizes transparency and provides an opportunity for vendors to voice concerns before the exemption is granted, ensuring that all objections are duly considered prior to final approval.