DCR Heat Seal Machinery, Food Containers, and Heat Seal Film

The Hawaii Department of Correction is requesting bids for heat seal machinery, food containers, and heat seal film to supply DCR Food Service Units across the state's correctional facilities, with bids due September 29, 2026.

Detailed product specifications for all three categories—heat sealing equipment, food-grade containers suitable for heat sealing, and compatible heat seal film—are contained in Attachment A. Bidders may submit pricing for the complete package or for individual line items as specified. All proposed products must meet or exceed the established specifications to qualify for consideration.

The procurement supports ongoing food service operations across multiple DCR facilities and may include provisions for periodic reordering or renewal based on facility needs and consumption rates.

Bidders must comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 103D and Hawaii Administrative Rules chapters 3-122 through 3-126. Prior to commencing performance, the successful contractor must submit tax clearance certificates from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and certificates of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, with such certificates current within six months of issuance or verified through the State Procurement Office's designated certification process. The contractor is responsible for securing all necessary personnel, licenses, permits, and insurance. The State reserves the right to suspend contracts for up to sixty days or terminate for default with ten days' notice to cure, or terminate for convenience with written notice.

No estimated contract value, incumbent contractor, contract term, evaluation criteria, pre-bid meeting date, or question-due deadline is specified in the solicitation materials.