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Kauai County, Hawaii bids and RFPs

Kauai County, Hawaii posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Purchasing contact: Ernest W. Barreira, Asst. Chief Procurement Officer, (808) 241-4288, COKPurchasing@kauai.gov. County Council agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs).

Bids on Public Purchase
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Key facts for bidders

Where bids are posted
Public Purchase portal (also HANDS notices)
Bid platform
Public Purchase
Purchasing contact
Ernest W. Barreira, Asst. Chief Procurement Officer(808) 241-4288COKPurchasing@kauai.gov
County Council agendas
Own website (PDFs)

Source: Kauai County website

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How to bid in Kauai County

  1. Find the bid

    Kauai County, Hawaii posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase.

  2. Get the documents

    Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.

  3. Prepare your forms

    Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

  4. Submit before the deadline

    Follow the bid's instructions exactly: sealed envelope, mail, hand delivery or online upload. Late bids are usually rejected.

  5. Watch for the award

    Contracts are usually approved at a County Council meeting; agendas are on the county's own website (PDFs).

State rules, forms and thresholds: How to sell to Hawaii counties. New to county bidding? Read how to find county bids and the bid checklist.

Questions about bidding in Kauai County

How do I find bids from Kauai County, Hawaii?

Kauai County, Hawaii posts bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. Register as a vendor on Public Purchase to download bid documents and receive addenda.

Does Kauai County use Public Purchase?

Yes. Kauai County posts its bids and quote requests on Public Purchase. FactWise also lists them, free to view.

How do I register as a vendor with Kauai County?

Register on Public Purchase so you can download documents and receive addenda. Ask the purchasing contact (Ernest W. Barreira, Asst. Chief Procurement Officer, (808) 241-4288, COKPurchasing@kauai.gov) whether the county keeps a vendor list and how to get on it. See our guide to registering as a county vendor.

Who is the purchasing contact for Kauai County, Hawaii?

Ernest W. Barreira, Asst. Chief Procurement Officer, (808) 241-4288, COKPurchasing@kauai.gov.

When does the Kauai County County Council meet?

Meeting dates and agendas are published on the county's own website (PDFs). Agendas often show upcoming purchases before the bid is advertised, and contracts are usually approved at these meetings.

What forms do I need to bid in Kauai County, Hawaii?

Each bid lists its own requirements. Most bids ask for: W-9; Certificate of insurance; Signed bid form and pricing sheet; Acknowledgment of every addendum.

Can I get alerts for new Kauai County bids?

Yes. Follow Kauai County on FactWise to get new bids and quote requests by email. Following up to 2 counties is free.