Two (2) new 2025 4WD Trucks for DAB Plant Quarantine Branch

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Plant Quarantine Branch, Plant Inspection Office, is soliciting two new 2025 or later model 4x4 midsize pickup trucks to support its operational needs. The solicitation, identified by number B26002943, was posted on May 18, 2026, with responses due by June 4, 2026. The vehicles are to be delivered to a location in Hawaii (Oahu), with the Agency Procurement Officer serving as the central point of contact for all contract-related communications. The procurement falls under NAICS code 441110, indicating a motor vehicle dealership, and is categorized under state and local government (SLED) procurement. The contract does not specify a fixed dollar value, and pricing details are not provided, suggesting this is a requirements solicitation awaiting competitive bids without established cost ceilings. Contract performance is governed by a range of state-specific compliance requirements, including mandatory submission of current Certificates of Compliance and Good Standing from the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, respectively, along with valid General Excise Tax licenses and tax clearance certificates from both the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the IRS. Contractors must avoid conflicts of interest, are prohibited from making campaign contributions, and cannot assign or subcontract without prior written approval. All personnel must meet applicable licensing standards, and the contractor is required to safeguard personal data including Social Security numbers and financial account information, with immediate reporting mandated in case of a breach. The contractor must also indemnify the State against any patent infringement claims arising from the vehicle’s use or specification. Delivery terms are subject to change, and while the place of delivery is specified as Oahu, no FOB terms, packaging standards, or inspection protocols are formally defined. Acceptance of the vehicles is implied to occur upon delivery and compliance with contractual obligations, but no formal quality or technical specifications beyond the vehicle type and model year are provided, requiring reliance on the general expectation of new, factory-built, 2025 or later 4x4 midsize trucks. Final payment is contingent upon continued compliance with all legal and certification requirements.