Hawaiʻi County has posted an Invitation for Bids (IFB) seeking a qualified contractor to serve food and beverages and provide other services at Gilbert Kahele Recreation Area along the Daniel K. Inouye Highway.
The proposal calls for a contractor to operate a concession out of the old park headquarters. The 2,350-square-foot building includes an equipped kitchen, restrooms, a main room, office space, and storage space.
The IFB is posted on the County of Hawai‘i Procurement Portal at the following link: https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/hawaiicounty.
The IFB includes detailed specifications, the requirements for bidders, and important dates in the bid process.
Among other requirements, the contractor will:
- Open the facility for business daily, beginning no later than 6 a.m. and closing no earlier than 8 p.m.
- Offer at least one hot meal during certain hours and sell other refreshments.
- Sell and rent items that benefit campers at the cabins.
- Provide key management services for bunkhouse units, cabin units, the dining hall and other facilities.
The term of the contract shall be for a period of two years with the potential for renewal up to three additional one-year periods.
Timeline
- Pre-Bid Site Visits (Non-Mandatory): 12 p.m. March 31 and 12 p.m. April 7.
- Question Submission Deadline: 11:59 p.m. April 7.
- Notice of Intention to Bid (Notarized) Deadline: 4:30 p.m. April 24.
- Bid Bonds Deadline: 2 p.m. April 30.
- Submission Deadline: 2 p.m. April 30.
For more information, visit the County of Hawai‘i Purchasing Division’s webpage or contact Purchasing Agent Stephanie Letro at (808) 961-8231.
