Mid Size Hybrid Sedan for AID

Kauai County, operating under the State of Hawaii's procurement authority, is soliciting bids for the purchase of a 2026 or newer mid-size hybrid sedan intended for use by the Animal Industry Division on Oahu. This procurement was posted on May 20, 2026, with a deadline for submission of May 31, 2026, providing potential vendors with eleven days to prepare and submit their proposals. The specific deliverable is a single vehicle meeting the stated model year and powertrain specifications, with the primary objective being to provide the Animal Industry Division with a fuel-efficient, modern vehicle suitable for departmental operations. While the procurement documents provided do not explicitly list detailed evaluation criteria, required qualifications for vehicle vendors, or specific performance metrics beyond the vehicle specifications themselves, bidders should anticipate standard state procurement requirements including compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and adherence to general contract conditions governing state purchasing activities.

The available documentation does not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or preferences that would limit eligible respondents to particular classes of vendors, suggesting this procurement may be open to all qualified vehicle dealers and suppliers. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing fleet management infrastructure requirements are identified in the posted materials. Similarly, the contract opportunity documents provided do not disclose the award value, budget range, or total contract amount allocated for this vehicle acquisition, requiring interested bidders to contact the procuring agency directly for pricing guidance and financial parameters. Vendors responding to this opportunity must ensure compliance with all conditions outlined in the AG-008 103D General Conditions document, including obtaining applicable tax clearance certificates and maintaining required licenses and certifications prior to contract execution and final payment.