IFB D27 043 Addendum A.pdf

This addendum document pertains to Invitation for Bids (IFB) D27-043 issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education, Procurement and Contracts Branch, for the furnishing and delivery of supplemental fresh produce to various Hawaii State Department of Education school cafeterias statewide. The solicitation requests bids for 58 different fresh fruit and vegetable items to be supplied across eight geographic groups spanning the Hawaiian islands: Oahu Windward-Honolulu, Oahu Leeward-Central, Hawaii West, Hawaii East, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai. The contract period spans six months with quantities varying by geographic area. The original bid submission due date of Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time has been revised and extended to Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time through the HIePRO eProcurement System.

All produce must meet U.S. Grade Number 1 or comparable ratings, be free from defects and decay, and comply with Hawaii Department of Health food safety standards. Pricing is submitted per pound in two categories: locally grown and domestic products. Hawaii-based supplier farms must hold USDA Good Agricultural Practices or Primus Global Food Safety certification, while processed produce requires HACCP systems. Bidders must maintain a Hawaii-based wholesale or retail office with permanent facilities and establish warehouse operations on Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai, and Kauai, each complying with Current Good Manufacturing Practices and USDA HACCP standards. Rejected products must be replaced within 24 hours or full credit issued. All bid prices are inclusive of state and local taxes and applicable fees.