County of Hawaii - Custom Fire Engine for the Hawaii Fire Department - IFB 27-0070 (2026)
Hawaii CountyCounty · Hilo, HI- Due
- Nov 10, 2026
- 7 days left
- Posted
- Oct 20, 2026
- Primary contact
- Nicole Charon
- (808) 961-8442
The 30-second brief
Furnish and deliver one custom stock fire engine for the Hawaii Fire Department, County of Hawaii. The scope includes a custom fire apparatus with a custom cab, chassis, 1000 gallon water tank, Hale QMAX-150 1500 gpm fire pump, and emergency response capabilities. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Question submission deadline is October 30, 2026, at 4:30 pm. No bid bond or insurance required. Deliveries and pre-construction meetings apply.
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Summary
Furnish and deliver one custom stock fire engine for the Hawaii Fire Department, County of Hawaii.
The scope includes a custom fire apparatus with a custom cab, chassis, 1000 gallon water tank, Hale QMAX-150 1500 gpm fire pump, and emergency response capabilities. Bids are due by November 10, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Question submission deadline is October 30, 2026, at 4:30 pm. No bid bond or insurance required. Deliveries and pre-construction meetings apply.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible, responsive bidder
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bidder-Proposal Signature Page
- HCE Certificate of Compliance
- Vendor Form (V8)
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hawaiicounty
- Scope location
- Hilo, HI
- Reported agency
- County of Hawaii
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Hawaii County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 10, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hawaiicounty. For questions, contact Nicole Charon.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Hawaii County in HI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Nicole Charon at (808) 961-8442. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest responsible, responsive bidder" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Hawaii County?
All active and historical solicitations from Hawaii County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Hawaii County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 10, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bidder-Proposal Signature Page, HCE Certificate of Compliance, Vendor Form (V8). Review the full document from Hawaii County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Hilo, HI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.