Mobile Food Truck Concession at Wailoa River State Recreation Area

The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of State Parks is seeking a qualified bidder to operate a mobile food truck concession at Wailoa River State Recreation Area on the Island of Hawai`i, with a 36-month term and minimum monthly rent of $500.

Hawaii > Department of Land and Natural Resources > Division of State Parks


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IFB No. SPH26-0107
Sep 14, 2026 12:00 PM
Jul 31, 2026 12:00 PM
3 years
Invitation for/to Bid (IFB/ITB)
State
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earleen.k.kipapa@hawaii.gov
+18085870505
1151 Punchbowl Street, Honolulu, HI, USA
Description

The State of Hawaii, Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR), Division of State Parks (DSP) is issuing an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a Mobile Food Truck (MFT) Concession Agreement to operate a food truck at Wailoa River State Recreation Area in Waiakea, South Hilo, Island of Hawai`i. The concession term is 36 months. The successful bidder will pay monthly the greater of the winning bid amount or 6% of gross receipts, with a minimum monthly rent of $500. The mobile food truck must not exceed 26 feet in length. Items for sale primarily include food and non-alcoholic beverages in plastic-free containers; alcoholic beverages are prohibited. Bidders must first submit a Notice of Intention to Bid and a Qualifications Questionnaire to be deemed qualified, then submit a sealed bid proposal with a bid deposit. The bid deposit is calculated as 5% of the total bid amount (monthly rent x 36 months), with a minimum of $2,500 plus 2% of the amount over $50,000 for bids exceeding $50,000. The contract requires the concessionaire to obtain various insurance policies, including general liability, workers' compensation, and pollution liability, and to provide a performance bond equal to two times the monthly concession rent. The concessionaire must also comply with all applicable laws, including food safety regulations and the Hawai`i County Plastic Disposable Foodware Ban Ordinance.

Classification Codes
NAICS722330Mobile Food Services
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
mobile food truck concessionfood and beverage salesstate park concession
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Jul 31, 2026-Advertisement of Publication
Aug 14, 2026-Notice of Intention to Bid Due
Aug 28, 2026-Qualifications Questionnaire Due
Sep 14, 2026-Sealed Bid Proposal and Bid Deposit Due
Sep 15, 2026-Opening of Sealed Bids
Sep 16, 2026-Notice of Award
Requirements
Required
  • Comprehensive General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability — $100,000.00
  • Fire and Extended Coverage — $2,000,000.00
  • Business Interruption
  • Motor Vehicle Liability — $500,000.00
  • Pollution Legal Liability — $2,000,000.00
Required
  • Performance Bond
Required
  • Minimum 2 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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