The County of Hawaii's Mass Transit Agency desired to award a contract to a highly qualified contractor to furnish the County with paratransit services for individuals with disabilities that prevent them from taking fixed route bus service. However, the solicitation was cancelled after opening but prior to award, as prices exceeded available funds. The agency will be investigating alternate methods of providing the paratransit service, including using existing County resources. Key aspects of the contract include:
• The contract was for paratransit services for individuals with disabilities
• The solicitation was cancelled due to prices exceeding available funds
• The agency will be investigating alternate methods of providing the paratransit service
• The contract was to be awarded to a highly qualified contractor
• The contractor was to provide paratransit services for the County of Hawaii