Kekaha Agricultural Processing Facility

The State of Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation is requesting bids for furnishing and delivering food service equipment to the Kekaha Agricultural Processing Facility at 7189-D Kaumualii Highway, Kekaha, Kauai, under IFB-26-200-006, with bids due June 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. via Hawaii e-Procurement (HIePRO) and questions due June 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Bidders must hold a Hawaii Compliance Express certificate of compliance at the time of bidding. Eligible bidders are Hawaii businesses incorporated under state law or non-Hawaii businesses registered to do business in Hawaii. All winning bidders must submit tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service prior to contract execution.

The scope comprises 32 line items of stainless steel food service equipment including work tables, three-compartment sinks, hand sinks, reach-in refrigerators and freezers, gas ranges, combi ovens, charbroilers, fryers, food preparation equipment, drive-in refrigeration units measuring up to 24 feet by 36 feet by 14 feet, meat processing equipment, and utensil carts. The facility is being developed to be Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) compliant with cold storage, washing stations, and processing areas to serve regional growers. Detailed technical specifications establish minimum quality standards, materials of construction, capacity ratings, and safety features; these are specified in the attached equipment specifications document.

The estimated contract value is $1,000,000. The contract term is 12 months from the official Notice to Proceed, with the State retaining the option to extend at no additional cost to complete the work. Award will be made to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest total base bid. All bid prices must include applicable taxes, labor, equipment, tools, materials, supplies, and transportation costs. Bidders must provide proof of commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 in the aggregate, plus motor vehicle liability, workers' compensation, temporary disability, prepaid health care, and unemployment insurance coverage. Liquidated damages are assessed at $200 per calendar day for delays beyond the required completion date.