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General Information
Award Title
Backhoe Loader – Mid-Size Utility Class
Award Description
Backhoe Loader – Mid-Size Utility Class
Date of Notice of Award
03/27/2026
Solicitation Number
Q26002024
Contract Number
Basis of Award
Adequate Competition
Contract Start Date
05/30/2026
End Date / Delivery Date
05/30/2027
Awardee
The Pape' Group, Inc.
Method of Procurement
Small Purchase (RFQ)
Department
Land & Natural Resources
Original Award Amount
$164,108.95
Current Award Amount
$164,108.95
General Comments
Award is made to Pape Machinery based on compliance with all solicitation requirements and specifications. The equipment offered meets or exceeds the minimum requirements outlined in the solicitation and is determined to be in the best interest of the State.
Contact Person
Michael Kahula
Email
michael.k.kahula@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-281-3691
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Unit Price and Quantity
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Unit of Measure
EACH
Price per Unit
$164,108.95
Total Price
$164,108.95
Title
Backhoe Loader – Mid-Size Utility Class
Description
Engine
Turbocharged diesel engine
Minimum 95 horsepower

Operating Weight
Minimum 15,000 lbs
Maximum 18,500 lbs

Transmission
Power shuttle or equivalent transmission
Minimum 4 forward and 4 reverse gears

Drive
Four wheel drive (4WD)

Hydraulic System
Closed center pressure flow compensated hydraulic system or equivalent providing smooth and precise operation

Backhoe Performance
Minimum digging depth 14 feet

Loader Performance
Minimum loader lift capacity 7,000 lbs

Steering
Hydrostatic or hydraulic power steering

Brakes
Wet disc service brakes

Cab
Fully enclosed operator cab with:
Heating and air conditioning
Adjustable suspension seat
Front and rear windshield wipers
Exterior work lights

Controls
Pilot operated joystick controls or equivalent

Electrical System
12-volt electrical system with heavy duty alternator

Telematics
Integrated machine monitoring or telematics system capable of tracking machine hours and maintenance intervals

Required Attachments

Front Loader Bucket
General purpose bucket with bolt-on cutting edge

Backhoe Buckets
One (1) 12 inch trenching bucket
One (1) 24 inch digging bucket

Extendable Dipper
Extendable dipper arm (extendahoe) or equivalent

Quick Coupler
Hydraulic quick coupler for bucket changes

Auxiliary Hydraulics
Auxiliary hydraulic lines installed for future attachments
Additional Requirements

Machine shall be new, unused, current production model

Vendor shall provide operator manual and service manual

Vendor shall provide minimum one (1) year full machine warranty

Vendor must provide authorized service and parts support within the State of Hawaii

Delivery shall include complete operational inspection and setup
Solicitation Attachment

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Instructions
  • TRANSACTION FEES: The awarded vendor shall pay a transaction fee of 0.75% (.0075) of the award, not to exceed $5,000 for each award. This transaction fee shall be based on the original award amount and the awarded vendor shall be responsible for payment of the fee to Tyler Hawaii, the vendor administering the HIePRO. Payment must be made to Tyler Hawaii within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. The invoice is generated based on the date the award is posted.
  • HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu and Maui.
  • ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.