B23001748 Furnish and Deliver Air Purifiers w Replacement Filters to HIDOE

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) D23-103 for the procurement of air purifiers and replacement filters for Holomua Elementary School. The solicitation requires the furnishing and delivery of 60 portable air purifiers designed for classrooms averaging 900 square feet, along with four years of replacement filters. Technical specifications mandate specific performance requirements, including noise levels, clean air delivery rates, and air exchange rates. Bidders must be authorized distributors or resellers of the specified air purifiers and filters, and must designate a point of contact available during regular business hours. The procurement will be conducted electronically through the State of Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO), with bids due by 4:30 PM Hawaii Standard Time on March 14, 2023. The contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total bid price, with delivery required within 90 days of contract execution. Vendors must submit all-inclusive pricing and can only propose one air purifier brand and model number.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears to be open to all qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and distribution requirements. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the documents specify that the contract will commence upon full execution and is subject to the manufacturer's warranty. The procurement does not provide a comprehensive budget range or specific award value, though it involves the procurement of 60 air purifiers with four years of replacement filters. The contract will be for the Holomua Elementary School located in Honolulu County, Hawaii, and is part of the broader Hawaii State Department of Education's efforts to improve air quality in educational facilities. Interested vendors must complete registration in the HIePRO system to participate in the bidding process, with all bid submissions required to be made through this electronic platform.