Kauai County bids, RFPs and contracts
Lihue, HawaiiPop. 73,400 · kauai.gov/Home- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 15, 2026
- 19 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 104
- 10 in the last 30 days
- Open bids
- 9+
- Next due Nov 12
- Contracts
- 4,176
- 1,982 vendors
The 30-second brief
104 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Kauai County's meetings, most in information technology and public works. The latest, from Oct 15: The council approved the future obligation clauses in the Axon Master Services and Purchasing Agreement for cloud-based, hosted subscription services. The Prosecuting Attorney will use the service to transcribe body-worn camera footage for attorneys and special investigators. Axon is the named vendor, so the work is already selected and this creates follow-on opportunity around implementation, support, and expansion.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Grants and Public Safety.
9+ open RFPs, the next due Nov 12. Latest awards: Gather Federal Credit Union for county Seeks Approval for Gather Federal Credit Union Lease (Oct 2026) and TYLERTECH for kaua‘i County Seeks TylerTech Payment Platform MOU ($2.50 convenience fee per transaction for Motor Vehicle Registration Renewals; $2.50 convenience fee per transaction for Kaua‘i Sewer Service, Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Kauai County's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Open bids and RFPs
Solicitations Kauai County is accepting responses to now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Kauai County buys from, taken from council records. 4,176 contracts with 1,982 vendors.
Who decides
Procurement leads, department heads and budget holders at Kauai County.
Questions about Kauai County
How do I become an approved vendor for Kauai County?
Kauai County currently works with 1,982 vendors across contract types including FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and STAFFING. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. There are 67 known contacts at this agency to help you find the right point of entry. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Kauai County?
Small purchases under HI's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Recent meeting discussions at Kauai County include Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), and Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), suggesting active spending in these areas. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Kauai County publish RFPs?
Kauai County publishes formal RFPs on its official website and HI's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 83 solicitations from Kauai County. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Grants, Public Safety. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Kauai County?
At Kauai County, purchasing decisions are overseen by the county administrator and board of commissioners, with department directors holding budget authority. Key departments include Department of Water, Office of the County Attorney, Department of Parks & Recreation, Department of Public Works, Solid Waste Division, and Transportation Agency. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call. Verified contact details are available for 67 decision-makers at Kauai County.
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What does Kauai County spend the most on?
Based on 5,717 tracked contracts, Kauai County spends most on Capital Projects (3,227), Grants (843), Public Safety (667), Public Works (577), and Information Technology (403). Contract types include FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and STAFFING. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Kauai County's current vendors?
Kauai County currently works with vendors including GATHER FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, TYLERTECH, AXON, CONSTRUCTIVE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT LLC, LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES, CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT, FACILITRON, UNLIMITED CONSTRUCTION, and COUNTY OF MAUI. These vendors span contract types like FACILITIES, TECHNOLOGY, EQUIPMENT, and STAFFING. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
What projects is Kauai County working on?
Based on 13 tracked meetings, Kauai County is actively discussing: Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (March 2026), Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (February 2026), Kauai County — Procurement Intelligence (January 2026), Kauai Board of Water Supply: Water Plans, Rates, and Funding Discussed, and Kaua'i Council Meeting: Lease Approvals, Music Licensing, & Youth Support. These meeting topics indicate active project areas where the agency is scoping requirements, allocating budget, or evaluating vendors — often 6–18 months before formal RFPs are published.
How many active solicitations does Kauai County have?
Kauai County currently has 83 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (3,227), Grants (843), and Public Safety (667). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, HI's state portal, and other sources.