The County of Kauai notice is for professional services under solicitation 2027-PROF-3. The official listing shows a publication date of October 13, 2026, and an offer deadline of November 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. HST. Kauai is listed as the island for the opportunity.
The County of Kauai notice is for professional services under solicitation 2027-PROF-3. The official listing shows a publication date of October 13, 2026, and an offer deadline of November 12, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. HST. Kauai is listed as the island for the opportunity.
The County of Kaua‘i Division of Purchasing is seeking sealed electronic offers under IFB 4133 for the furnishing and delivery of five rear discharge zero turn riding mowers. The mowers are for the Department of Parks & Recreation, Division of Park Maintenance. Bids are due through Public Purchase by November 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. HST.
Sole Source:If the need is proprietary or for service continuity, coordinate with the end-user and Purchasing to justify.
Coops:Frequently procures through NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners, and State Procurement Office (SPO) contracts; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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County of Kauai, HI (Division of Purchasing) uses sole source for proprietary technology or service continuity. No specific dollar threshold was cited in the provided guidance. Practical steps:
Partner with the end-user department to document uniqueness, compatibility/continuity needs, market research, and consequences of alternatives.
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The County uses cooperative purchasing today to expedite awards and sidestep the low $25,000 competitive threshold and local preference hurdles. You can gain access to these cooperative options through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform by reaching out to your Starbridge contact.
Recommended (accessible through Starbridge):NASPO ValuePoint, Sourcewell, OMNIA Partners.
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Liquor Control Commission Open Session Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 23, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission held a public hearing for a new Restaurant General license application for Malione, LLC dba Nalu Thai Fusion, which was subsequently approved. The agenda also included a discussion on administrative procedures, such as the approval of the meeting agenda, and the formal adjournment of the meeting.
Finance & Economic Development Committee Of The Council Of The County Of Kaua'i Minutes
Date: Sep 2, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee meeting addressed two primary legislative items. The committee approved Bill No. 3000, which concerns the approval of a collective bargaining agreement for bargaining unit 15 covering the period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2029. Additionally, the committee approved Bill No. 3001, which amends the operating budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, specifically revising general fund amounts to accommodate temporary voter service center workers at a cost of $50,000.00.
Kaua'i County Council Planning Committee Meeting
Date: Oct 7, 2026Type:
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The Planning Committee reviewed and deliberated on a proposed ordinance (Bill No. 2998, Draft 2) relating to Wildfire and Wildland-Urban Interface regulations, including potential fiscal impacts on the Department of Water. The committee discussed the necessity of Facilities Reserve Charges (FRCs) for capital improvement projects and the burden these charges impose on individual homeowners. Representatives from the Building Division clarified the application of new regulations, noting that while home hardening requirements would apply to single-family construction, specific landscape requirements would only affect projects of ten units or larger.
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