Q24000375 Utility Trailer, Oahu

The State of Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation (ADC) is seeking a procurement for a utility trailer to be delivered to Waiahole Water Systems in Aiea, Hawaii. The Request for Quote (RFQ) is specifically for furnishing and delivering one new utility trailer with precise technical specifications. The trailer must have a minimum load capacity of 5,000 lbs and meet detailed requirements for construction and components. Potential vendors must submit their quotes through the HIePRO system by 2:00 pm on September 8, 2023, with all questions to be submitted no later than September 1, 2023. The trailer must be delivered on or before November 3, 2023, and the awarded vendor will be required to provide a 12-month warranty from the date of shipment. All materials incorporated into the trailer must be new, and the vendor will be responsible for all associated labor, taxes, shipping, and related costs.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the documentation, the procurement process emphasizes selecting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The State will reject any bid with conditions requiring payment within a shorter period or interest payments greater than allowed by statute. To be considered responsive, vendors must provide several required documents upon delivery, including a notarized certificate of bill of sale, certificate of weight and measures, and certificate of origin. Payment will not be processed until these documents are submitted along with the trailer. Although no specific budget range was provided, the contract appears to be for a single utility trailer procurement, suggesting a relatively limited contract value focused on acquiring a specific piece of equipment for the Agribusiness Development Corporation's Waiahole Water Systems operations.