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Q26003491 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Request for Proposals

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q26003491
Status
Released
Department
Labor & Industrial Relations
Division
Office of Community Services
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Health and Human Services
Release Date
06/25/2026
Offer Due Date & Time
07/30/2026 04:30 PM
Description
The Office of Community Services (OCS), which is administratively attached to the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, is requesting proposals from qualified applicants to provide comprehensive services in at least one county under the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. This program provides funding for individuals who are at least 60 years old as of April 1 of the program year in which the participant wishes to participate, if the participant's income is less than 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
Contact Person
Ho, Courtney
Email
courtney.n.ho@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-586-8682
General Comments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awards grants to state agencies to provide low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for eligible foods (fruits, vegetables, honey, and fresh-cut herbs) at farmers' markets through the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
Procurement Officer
Lynn Araki-Regan
Attachments
SFMNP OCS LBR 903 04 27 RFP for 2027 2028 final.pdf


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Q26003491 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Request for Proposals

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RFP for Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
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Commodity Code Description
445230 Produce stands, temporary
445230 Vegetable markets
445230 Fruit and vegetable stands, permanent
445230 Fruit markets
445230 Fruit stands, permanent
445230 Fruit stands, temporary
445230 Produce markets
445230 Produce stands, permanent
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Quantity
8
Unit of Measure
MONTH
Title
RFP for Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Description
This is a request for proposals for the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
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Q26003491 Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Request for Proposals

Instructions
  • RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
  • 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.
  • VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.
  • 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 Oahu, Kauai , Hawaii, 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.
  • OFFER DEEMED FIRM/AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT OFFER: Submission of an electronic response to the State of Hawaii constitutes and shall be deemed an offer to sell the specified goods and/or services to the State of Hawaii at the price shown in the response and under the State's Terms and Conditions. The electronic response submitter certifies that he/she is authorized to sign the response for the submitting vendor and that the response is made without connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a response for the same goods and/or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
  • COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION: Vendors are required to be compliant with all appropriate state and federal statutes. Proof of compliance is required through HCE or via paper documentation.
  • VENDOR REGISTRATION IN HAWAII COMPLIANCE EXPRESS (HCE) : Vendors can register at https://vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce via an annual subscription fee and should subscribe prior to responding to a solicitation. For more information visit the HCE Section of the FAQs at http://spo.hawaii.gov/faqs/#tabs-4.
  • VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.