New diesel powered full-size heavy-duty truck

The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks, is procuring one new 2026 diesel-powered full-size heavy-duty truck for deployment on Maui County. The vehicle specification requires a Ford Powerstroke 6.7L V-8 diesel engine with 330 horsepower and 950 foot-pounds of torque, equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive, and an 11-foot dump body with electric hoist. The truck must be delivered to 480 Makapuu Avenue, Honolulu, Hawaii within 150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and must include a manufacturer's standard warranty of 36 months or 36,000 miles. Bidders must demonstrate an established service facility with replacement parts inventory and repair capability on the island of delivery, possess a valid Hawaii motor vehicle dealer license, and submit proof of compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express registration. The evaluation criteria prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bid price, with the unit bid price including all applicable taxes, labor, materials, freight, transportation charges, delivery costs, and instructional training. In the event of tied bids, preference is given first to offerors whose business location is on the same island as the delivery destination, followed by drawing lots if necessary. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with bids due by May 29, 2026.

The solicitation documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organizational types eligible to respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The procurement requires bidders to submit completed bid quotation forms specifying the vehicle manufacturer and model, unit price, applicable sales tax, and total bid amount, with no bid security deposit required. Award shall be made to the responsive and responsible offeror submitting the lowest total bid price, with payment due within 30 calendar days after receipt of invoice or satisfactory completion of contract in accordance with Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 103-10. The contractor assumes responsibility for all required certificates, including Hawaii Safety Inspection Certificate, vehicle registration application, odometer certificate, bill of sale, and weight certification prior to final acceptance and payment. The specific contract award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.