Q24001462 Rapid HIV Antigen/Antibody Test Kits and ControlsGeneral InformationSolicitation Number
Q24001462Status
ReleasedDepartmentHealthDivisionCommunicable Disease and Public Health Nursing DivisionIslands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
OahuCategoryGoodsRelease Date 01/30/2024Offer Due Date & Time02/13/2024 05:00 PMDescriptionThe Department of Health’s Harm Reduction Services Branch (HRSB) uses CDC awarded funding to purchase and distribute HIV testing kits and testing controls for rapid diagnosis and treatment of HIV and prevention of future infection. These kits are used for individuals at the highest risk of being infected with HIV.

HRSB orders, receives, and stores these kits on Oahu, and distributes them to community partners statewide for testing of individuals are high risk of HIV infection. This solicitation is for HIV test kits that meet the following specifications:

-        The test kit must be a rapid, fourth generation point of care test.

-        The test kit must detect both HIV-1/2 antibodies and HIV-1 p24 antigen.

-        The test kit must be waived of Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA) requirements, and be approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use with fingerstick whole blood specimens.

-        The test kit must yield results in 20 minutes or less.

-        The test kit must be spill resistant if tipped over.

-        The test kit shelf life must be at least 12 months.

-        The rapid HIV antigen/antibody (Ag/Ab) controls must be compatible with the rapid HIV test kit to ensure its proper performance.Contact PersonGalvez, DanilynEmail danilyn.galvez@doh.hawaii.gov Phone808-733-9281General Comments-Vendor must be registered and compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE)Procurement OfficerPhillip NguyenAttachments 103D-1 General Conditions.pdf

Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility
of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related
to this Solicitation), to: Galvez, Danilyn.

Q24001462 Rapid HIV Antigen/Antibody Test Kits and ControlsLine Items

Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility
of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related
to this Solicitation), to: Galvez, Danilyn.

Q24001462 Rapid HIV Antigen/Antibody Test Kits and ControlsInstructions

• 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.
• QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
• RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
• 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.
• 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 and Hawaii, and 4.1666% for the island of Maui.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
  
• 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.