Hybrid Vehicles for the HIDOE on Oahu, Hawaii and Kauai

The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is seeking qualified vendors to furnish and deliver a total of ten hybrid vehicles (seven in Group A, two in Group B, one in Group C) for its Driver Education Program on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii (the Big Island), and Kauai. The solicitation is issued as an Invitation for Bids (IFB) and must be submitted electronically through the HIePRO system by the deadline of September 4, 2026, 4:30 PM HST. Vendors must be registered in HIePRO, include all taxes and fees in their pricing, and provide required compliance documentation (e.g., certificates of good standing, tax filings). Hard copies of the original offer pages must be mailed to the procurement office within five business days after the bid closing date. • Scope: Supply and delivery of hybrid passenger vehicles (likely standard driver‑education models). • Quantity: 10 vehicles total, broken into three lot groups. • Delivery locations: Oahu, Hawaii (Big Island), and Kauai. • Submission method: Electronic via HIePRO; hard‑copy offer pages required post‑submission. • Mandatory compliance: State tax (GET), transaction fee (0.75% up to $5,000), and various Hawaii employment and tax certifications. • Key dates: Release 08/19/2026, Offer due 09/04/2026 4:30 PM HST. • Contact: Steven Watanabe ([email protected], (808) 675‑0130).