Refrigerated Box Truck

The State of Hawaii Agribusiness Development Corporation is requesting bids for the furnish and delivery of one new refrigerated box truck to Kekaha, Kauai under IFB 26-200-004, with bids due June 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. via Hawaii e-Procurement (HIePRO). Questions must be submitted by June 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m., with answers posted by June 12 at 4:00 p.m.

The vehicle will be used to transfer freshly picked produce from fields to a packing and aggregation facility. The truck must be a 2027 production model or newer with a 54,000 pound GVWR cab and chassis, 26-foot refrigerated insulated box, diesel engine meeting or exceeding PACCAR MX-13 specifications, and a Thermo King T-1090 SPECTRUM refrigeration unit with both engine and electric cooling capacity. The manufacturer's standard warranty must include five-year coverage for the engine, basic vehicle components, axles, transmission, and refrigeration unit, along with delivery of operator and service manuals.

The bidder must demonstrate that a factory OEM service facility exists on Kauai and must submit a dealer franchise agreement from the cab and chassis manufacturer designating the bidder as the sales, service, and parts dealer for Hawaii, along with written confirmation that high wear item parts are currently in stock in the state. Bidders may request substitution of specified items using the provided sample substitution request form, directed to Project Manager Ken Nakamoto at ken.t.nakamoto@hawaii.gov.

The estimated contract cost is $250,000, with all costs including taxes and associated expenses included in the bidder's proposal. The truck must be delivered fully fueled, assembled, operational, and cleaned to the Kekaha Agriculture Association, 7189-D Kaumualii Highway, Kekaha, HI 96752, on or before November 30, 2026. The contract term is 120 calendar days from the official notice to proceed. Award is subject to availability of funds.