NOTICE AND REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION - CLINICAL LABS

The County of Hawaii is issuing a sole‑source exemption request to procure alcohol and drug testing services from a clinical laboratory. The procurement is being handled through the county’s OpenGov portal, where vendors may submit written objections to the exemption. Objections must be uploaded before the request’s end date and will be reviewed by the Chief Procurement Officer. No proposals, bids, or quotes are required at this stage; the process is limited to evaluating any objections to the exemption. The county seeks a qualified clinical lab capable of providing reliable alcohol and drug testing for county needs, likely for employee screening, compliance, or public health purposes. • Procurement Type: Sole‑source exemption (no competitive bidding). • Service Required: Alcohol and drug testing services from a clinical laboratory. • Submission Method: Upload written objections via OpenGov; no formal bid submission. • Primary Contact: Purchasing Division ([email protected]). • Agency: County of Hawaii, Hilo, HI. • Deadline & Timeline: Not specified in the excerpt; vendors must monitor the OpenGov posting for the end date.