The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) is seeking proposals for the development and implementation of a mobile-first, web-based cultural experience in the Capitol Historic District of Honolulu. The project involves creating a self-guided urban trail connecting historical sites, utilizing QR codes and geolocation for content delivery. Key responsibilities include content development, user experience design, and coordination with platform providers. The contract period is eight months, with an estimated total value of $225,**** are due by August 31, 2026, submitted electronically via HIEPRO. Questions must be submitted through HIEPRO by July 31, 2026.
The contract period is eight months, from October 2026 to May 31, 2027.
Invoices will be paid within 30 days upon verification of satisfactory performance. The state will reject any offer submitted with a condition requiring payment in less than thirty 30 calendar days.
Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the state based on evaluation criteria including relevance of experience, quality of proposed approach, past performance, references, and price.
Vendors must have a minimum of ten 10 years of professional experience in tourism, destination management, visitor experience development, cultural interpretation, community engagement, trail planning, or related fields, and proven expertise working with governmental agencies, tourism authorities, or cultural institutions.
Protests of RFP content must be received prior to the proposal due date. A protest of an award or proposed award shall be submitted within five 5 working days after the posting of award or debriefing.
Proposals may be rejected for reasons including late submissions, non-responsiveness, non-responsibleness (e. g. , lack of vendor compliance), failure to cooperate, falsification of information, or lobbying efforts.
The total estimated value is $225,**** USD, tax inclusive.
