Q24002548 MCCC Electric Steamer

The State of Hawaii Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation is seeking to procure one (1) Vulcan CT24ET10 Electric Convection Steamer for the Maui Community Correction Center (MCCC) located in Maui County. This procurement is being conducted through a Request for Quote (RFQ) process utilizing the HIePRO electronic bidding platform. The specific deliverable is a commercial electric steamer, with the procurement targeting the lowest responsive and responsible bidder determined through a "best value" evaluation method. Interested vendors must submit electronic bids by May 13, 2024, at 2:00 PM HST, with the contract award scheduled for May 15, 2024, at 12:00 AM HST. Key qualification requirements include compliance with the Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) at the time of award, and bidders must include all shipping charges, applicable taxes, and transaction fees in their submitted proposal to be considered valid.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for the electric steamer. While no incumbent vendor was identified, the RFQ indicates that the successful bidder will be responsible for any HIePRO transaction fees associated with the procurement. The documents do not specify a precise budget range or award value for the electric steamer, though the procurement is limited to a single unit for the Maui Community Correction Center. Vendors should be prepared to provide a comprehensive quote that includes the specified Vulcan CT24ET10 Electric Convection Steamer, with all associated delivery, tax, and transportation costs fully disclosed in their submission.