NOTICE OF AND REQUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE - SPARE LABS

The County of Hawaii, through its Mass Transit Agency, has issued a solicitation titled "NOTICE OF AND REQUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE - SPARE LABS" with the reference number SS 26-0262. The notice, posted on May 16, 2026, invites vendors to submit any objections regarding the sole source procurement request for goods or services from Spare Labs. Objections must be submitted in writing via the OpenGov platform by the deadline of May 23, 2026, and addressed to the Chief Procurement Officer. Vendors are required to provide substantial justification for their objections. If any objections are received, the procurement process will be temporarily halted pending review and a written determination by the procurement officer. Inquiries about the solicitation should be directed to the designated buyer, Tina Louise DeMello, via provided contact details, while objections must not be emailed directly but uploaded through OpenGov to ensure timely consideration. This procurement involves a sole source request under Hawaii's governmental framework and is managed out of Hilo, Hawaii. The notice emphasizes that responses to the request are not to be mistaken for formal bids or proposals. The process ensures transparency by allowing parties to challenge the sole source designation while maintaining a structured review mechanism to assess the validity of objections. This approach supports fair procurement practices while facilitating the potential acquisition of specialized goods or services deemed available only from Spare Labs.