How to bid on supplemental fresh produce for Hawaii DOE cafeterias

What the agency is buying

The Hawaii Department of Education is seeking supplemental fresh produce for various school cafeterias. The opportunity is listed as solicitation B27000528 on the Hawaii Awards & Notices Data System (HANDS).

Produce suppliers may find this opportunity relevant. Check the solicitation and its documents for the full requirements before deciding whether to bid.

Deadline and submission

The deadline is October 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET.

Submit your response as the posting directs before the deadline. Review the solicitation for its submission instructions and any other deadline details.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity may suit firms that supply fresh produce and can review the solicitation’s requirements for deliveries to school cafeterias. The provided information does not specify product lists, quantities, or delivery terms, so confirm those details in the posting.

How to find the solicitation

Open the agency’s public bid postings using the “View original source” option. If you land on a list, search for solicitation B27000528 or a keyword from the title, then open the bid.

Review the posting and its documents, and submit your response as directed.

Prepare a clear, complete response

Read the solicitation and all available documents carefully. Check what produce, pricing, delivery information, forms, and other response details it requests; do not assume requirements that are not stated.

Organize your response around the requested information, verify that all required materials are included, and leave time to submit before the deadline.