CUSTOM FIRE ENGINE FOR THE HAWAI'I FIRE DEPARTMENT, COUNTY OF HAWAI'I

Furnish and deliver one (1) custom stock fire engine to maintain operational readiness and ensure reliable emergency response capabilities for the Hawai'i Fire Department, County of Hawaii.

All vehicles shall be latest model year, bidder shall indicate which production year shall be provided for each item proposed. All vehicles shall be new (not “demonstrators”) and complete meeting these detailed specifications as well as all legal requirements and the manufacturer’s catalog descriptions. [...] **CATALOG/BROCHURE MUST ACCOMPANY BID.** County will allow a maximum of 365 calendar days for delivery of all vehicles except those requiring major accessories not provided by manufacturer of vehicle; bids which indicate longer delivery schedules may be rejected.

Delivery for ALL vehicles, unless otherwise specified, shall be made to Hawaii Fire Department, 95 Keaa Street, Hilo, Hawaii. Delivery MUST BE MADE BY A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTOR; UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE COUNTY OF HAWAII ACCEPT DELIVERY FROM A FREIGHT CARRIER.

In all cases, no less than manufacturer’s standard warranty shall be offered. Contractor shall personally handle all warranty items. During the warranty period replacement parts for all vehicles shall be made available within five (5) working days.

To control quality, ensure compatibility, and provide a single source for service and warranty, the custom cab, chassis, pump module and body will be entirely designed, assembled/welded and painted by the prime vehicle manufacturer. [...] The manufacturer shall also be certified to operate a Quality Management System under the requirements of ISO 9001. [...] A list of at least five (5) fire departments/municipalities that have purchased vehicles for a second time is provided.

The apparatus shall be delivered under its own power to ensure proper break-in of all components while the apparatus is still under warranty. At time of delivery, complete operation and maintenance manuals covering the apparatus will be provided. An apparatus safety video, in DVD format shall be provided at time of delivery.

A road test will be conducted with the apparatus fully loaded and a continuous run of no less than ten (10) miles.

Sealed tenders will be received electronically on or before the due date of **Tuesday, November 10, 2026, not later than 2:00 pm Hawai‘i Standard Time (HST)** on the **OpenGov Procurement System**, and publicly opened at 2:00 pm in the Office of the Purchasing Division, Department of Finance, County of Hawai‘i, 25 Aupuni Street, Hilo, Hawai‘i.

All offers shall be electronically submitted via the OpenGov Procurement System. Offers transmitted via any other means other than as specified in the solicitation shall be deemed unacceptable and shall be rejected.

Any request for approval to substitute any item or take exception to any specification, special provision or general condition, or clarification must be received through the OpenGov Procurement System on or before **Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:30 pm**.

One (1) redacted copy of the offer shall be provided at the same time the offer is submitted via the Procurement Portal.

An offer security deposit or bond is not required for this IFB. No Insurance or Certificate is required for this IFB. There are no licenses required for this IFB. No federal funds will be used for this procurement.

Award will be made with reasonable promptness to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.