B25001984 electric sedan vehicles

The State of Hawaii's Department of Accounting and General Services, specifically the Automotive Management Division, is seeking bids for five (5) new electric sedan vehicles through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number IFB-10-AMD-2025. The procurement targets 2025 model year or newer electric sedans with specific requirements including a minimum 111-inch wheelbase, automatic transmission, and preferential white color. Sealed bids will be received and opened on March 31, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. HST at the Automotive Management Division Office in Honolulu, with a mandatory delivery timeline of 365 calendar days following the official Notice to Proceed. Vendors must provide vehicles that comply with federal motor vehicle and environmental protection standards and include a comprehensive 7-year manufacturer's bumper-to-bumper warranty. Bidders are required to have a service facility on Oahu, provide original factory equipment without aftermarket modifications, and submit various compliance certifications including tax clearance, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation documentation.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The State reserves the right to cancel the IFB or reject any offers deemed not in the state's best interest, with potential liquidated damages of $10 per calendar day for contract non-compliance. While no specific budget range is detailed, the procurement is for five electric vehicles, suggesting a potential total value in the mid-to-high six-figure range depending on the specific model and manufacturer. The competitive bidding process will award the contract to the most responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price. Vendors must ensure their vehicles can operate on Oahu freeways and meet all specified technical and compliance requirements. The vehicles will be delivered to the Central Motor Pool in Honolulu, with the state maintaining significant flexibility in the procurement process.