County of Hawaii Wooden Utility Poles IFB 27-0043 (2026)
Hawaii CountyCounty · Hawaii County, HI- Due
- Oct 13, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Michael Lampard
- (808) 961-2801
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The County of Hawaii is requesting bids for wooden utility poles under Invitation For Bid 27-0043. The required scope involves furnishing 35ft Wood Pole Class 3 Coastal Douglas Fir poles, full length pressure treated DCOI to a final net ret of .20# AWPA-ANSI cut and tag-Douglas fir with plant inspection. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 2:30 pm and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement System. A question submission deadline is set for October 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed to the Department of Public Works Traffic Division located at 108 Railroad Ave, Hilo, HI 96720.
35ft Wood Pole Class 3 Coastal Douglas Fir poles, Full length pressure treated DCOI to a final net ret of .20# AWPA-ANSI cut and tag-Douglas fir- dated 03-08-2021. Plant inspection.
Lowest responsible, responsive bidder
SUMMARY
The County of Hawaii is requesting bids for wooden utility poles under Invitation For Bid 27-0043.
The required scope involves furnishing 35ft Wood Pole Class 3 Coastal Douglas Fir poles, full length pressure treated DCOI to a final net ret of .20# AWPA-ANSI cut and tag-Douglas fir with plant inspection. Bids are due by October 13, 2026, at 2:30 pm and must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement System. A question submission deadline is set for October 6, 2026, at 4:00 pm. Delivery is required within 60 calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed to the Department of Public Works Traffic Division located at 108 Railroad Ave, Hilo, HI 96720.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest responsible, responsive bidder
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
35ft Wood Pole Class 3 Coastal Douglas Fir poles, Full length pressure treated DCOI to a final net ret of .20# AWPA-ANSI cut and tag-Douglas fir- dated 03-08-2021. Plant inspection.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bidder-Proposal Signature Page
- Certificate of Vendor Compliance
- Vendor Form (V8)
- Submit to
- https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hawaiicounty
- Scope location
- Hilo, HI
- Reported agency
- County of Hawaii
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from Hawaii County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 13, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. 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 Michael Lampard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
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 IFB 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 Michael Lampard at (808) 961-2801. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: 35ft Wood Pole Class 3 Coastal Douglas Fir poles, Full length pressure treated DCOI to a final net ret of .20# AWPA-ANSI cut and tag-Douglas fir- dated 03-08-2021. Plant inspection.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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.
What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
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, Certificate of Vendor 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.