The County of Hawaii is seeking bids under IFB 27-0060 for an all-wheel-drive 12-15 passenger van. The solicitation is categorized as a goods procurement and is listed as open on the County's procurement portal. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. Hawaii time.
Sole Source:Use only if the solution is proprietary and essential to continuity of operations; help the agency draft an HRS 103D justification for CPO approval and public posting.
Coops:Frequently procures through SPO Statewide Price & Vendor Lists, NASPO ValuePoint, or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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County of Hawaii, HI can pursue sole source under HRS Chapter 103D when the product/service is proprietary or essential to continuity of government operations and no other vendor can provide it. Work with the champion agency to:
Prepare a written sole source justification (compelling and defensible).
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There is no evidence that County of Hawaii actively uses cooperative purchasing today. You can position these co-ops as another option, and County of Hawaii can gain access to the recommended path through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
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County of Hawaii Contracts
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County of Hawaii Finance Purchasing Division at County Of Hawaii
Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This contract involves the processing of a public records request by the County of Hawaii Finance Purchasing Division. It outlines the responsibilities of the requester, the method and timing of disclosure, and the estimated fees and costs associated with the request.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from County of Hawaii
Fire Commission Special Meeting
Date: Oct 21, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting focused on candidate interviews for the Fire Chief position. Key discussion topics included public testimony supporting a specific candidate based on her extensive community involvement, leadership, and dedication. Participants also discussed the critical importance of wildfire safety, emergency evacuation readiness, and the necessity for a Fire Chief who possesses operational competence, transparency, and a strong commitment to addressing public safety concerns.
Arborist Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed public testimony regarding the adoption of policies and standards for maintaining and conserving community trees, including potential amendments to the county code. Discussions focused on the possible establishment of a county arborist position and the creation of a planting plan. Additionally, the committee reviewed an exceptional tree application for a monkey pod tree, involving discussions about tree measurements, documentation requirements, and the need for standardized application forms.
Fire Commission Meeting
Date: Oct 22, 2026
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The commission held a public meeting to discuss the selection process for a new permanent fire chief. The agenda included public testimony from various individuals regarding candidates for the fire chief position. Following public comments, the commission proceeded with the tabulation of scores based on oral interviews, written assignments, and additional professional criteria. The meeting concluded with the identification and announcement of the top three candidates based on the tabulated results, with plans to deliberate further to select one candidate for the role.
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