How to bid on HBMC’s 3T MRI system for East Hawaii Region of HHSC

What East Hawaii Region of HHSC is buying

Hilo Benioff Medical Center (HBMC), part of the East Hawaii Region of Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, is seeking a 3-Tesla MRI system. The requested package includes the magnet, gradient system, RF architecture, patient table, advanced clinical software, siting, rigging, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

This is a formal request for proposals, Solicitation 27-0147. The stated contract term runs from December 15, 2026, through December 14, 2033.

Key dates and the proposal deadline

Questions are due October 22, 2026. The response deadline is November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time.

Submit through BidNet Direct, or follow the instructions in the notice, before the closing time. Allow time to complete any portal steps and confirm that your response has been submitted.

Who this opportunity suits

The solicitation is aimed at qualified medical equipment manufacturers and vendors specializing in 3T MRI systems. A suitable vendor should be able to address the system and the related services requested, including siting, rigging, installation, commissioning, and maintenance.

How to access and respond

Open the solicitation on BidNet Direct using the provided “View original source” option. The title and dates are public; a free BidNet Direct vendor account is needed to view the full notice, documents, and addenda.

Review the notice and all available documents and addenda, then submit your response through BidNet Direct or as the notice directs, before November 13, 2026, at 7:00 PM ET.

Prepare a clear, complete proposal

Use the solicitation documents to organize your response around the requested system components and services. Explain what your proposal includes and make it easy for reviewers to match your response to each stated need.

Review addenda before submitting, and send questions by the October 22 deadline if you need clarification. Check your files for completeness and confirm the portal shows a successful submission well before the deadline.