Gooseneck and Utility Trailers

The State of Hawaii Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity, Agricultural Resource Management Division is issuing a Competitive Sealed Bidding Invitation for Bids (DOASW18) for the procurement of new trailers and securing equipment to support agricultural operations across multiple Hawaiian islands. The base bid consists of three trailers: one utility trailer with 6,000 GVWR, one equipment trailer with 14,000 GVWR, and one gooseneck trailer with 17,000 GVWR, along with associated securing equipment including chains, ratchet binders, and ratchet straps. Base bid delivery locations include Kamuela on the Big Island and Waimanalo on Oahu, with an additive alternate for an additional utility trailer with delivery to Molokai. All equipment must be manufactured in 2024 or newer, include a manufacturer's standard one-year warranty covering parts and labor, and meet ANSI and OSHA safety requirements with complete owner-operator manuals, service/repair manuals, and factory service bulletins provided in both hard copy and electronic formats. Bids must be submitted electronically via Hawaii e-Procurement (HIePRO) by April 30, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with all questions regarding the solicitation due by April 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Delivery of all equipment must be completed by November 30, 2026, with earlier delivery preferred. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on the base bid amount, with additive alternates awarded in any order or combination if funds are available, and all pricing must be all-inclusive of labor, taxes, delivery, and associated costs.

The solicitation does not specify set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations that can respond, nor are incumbent vendors or current contractors identified in the procurement documents. Payment will be made within thirty days of satisfactory delivery and invoice receipt in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103-10, contingent on submission of original invoices for accepted goods. The State of Hawaii retains the right to reject any or all bids, waive defects, negotiate bid adjustments with the lowest responsive bidder if all bids exceed available funds, or delete items at stated unit prices to remain within available funding. Offer prices shall remain firm for sixty calendar days after bid opening or as mutually agreed upon. The contract is governed by Chapter 103D of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and incorporates General Conditions that require contractors to obtain tax clearance certificates from Hawaii's Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service prior to commencing work, indemnify the State against all liability arising from performance, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and county laws. Specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents.