Q18000158 New, 2017, 5- or 6-passenger mid-size SUV

The State of Hawaii, specifically Honolulu County and the Halawa CDP, is seeking to procure one (1) new 2017 mid-size SUV for the Vector Control Branch located at 99-945 Halawa Valley Street, Aiea, Hawaii 96701. The procurement opportunity, identified by solicitation number Q18000158, is for a 5- or 6-passenger vehicle from specific manufacturers including Ford Explorer, Dodge Durango, Jeep Cherokee, Toyota 4Runner, or an equivalent model. The solicitation was posted on August 4, 2017, with proposals due by August 11, 2017, indicating a very short response window. Vendors must provide a new vehicle that meets the specified passenger capacity and manufacturer requirements. The procurement appears to be a straightforward vehicle acquisition for the local government's Vector Control Branch. Based on the attached Q&A document, the government is flexible on certain vehicle specifications, such as accepting compact spare tires and being open to vehicle colors beyond silver, gray, or white.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types were explicitly outlined in the provided documents. The procurement does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specific vendor qualifications beyond the vehicle specifications. The solicitation does not provide detailed information about the potential award value or budget range for the vehicle purchase. The attached "103D General Conditions" document suggests standard state contract terms will apply, including provisions for independent contractor status, non-discrimination, conflict of interest, and standard contractual protections. No information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for the vehicle procurement. The brief nature of the solicitation and accompanying documents suggests this is a routine vehicle replacement for the Vector Control Branch with minimal complex procurement requirements.