The State of Hawaii Public Utilities Commission is seeking advisory services to draft a report evaluating energy costs, uncertainties, and risks for Hawaii Secure HI. The contract term is 24 months, with a potential 12-month extension. The total contract budget is $900,000 ($450,000 per year). Proposals are due by August 10, 2026. The advisor will identify and analyze energy technologies, propose legislation, evaluate energy pathways, and provide actionable recommendations. A preliminary report is due December 4, 2026, and a final report is due December 4, 2027. Offerors must have at least 5 years of experience in public relations, government and legislative affairs, and market research.
The preliminary report is due by December 4, 2026, and the final report is due by December 4, 2027. The contract term is 24 months from the effective date, with a possible 12-month extension.
Incremental payments shall be made upon the acceptable receipt of deliverables specified in the statement of work that meet the expectations of the RFP. Payments are contingent upon state approval of deliverables.
The 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 understanding the role (5 points), background/organization/staff experience (50 points), proposed workplan (30 points), and cost and value (15 points).
Offerors must have at least 5 years of experience in public relations, government and legislative affairs, and market research. Proposals will be evaluated on the offeror's background, organization, and staff experience.
Substantial failure to perform contract requirements may cause the state to terminate the contract and may require reimbursement for unacceptable work.
A protest must be submitted in writing within five (5) working days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto. A protest of an award or proposed award must be submitted within five (5) working days after the posting of award or, if requested, within five (5) working days after the debriefing was completed.
An offeror may be disqualified for proof of collusion, noncompliance with applicable law, an incomplete or ambiguous proposal, reserving the right to accept or reject award, late delivery, or being in arrears on existing contracts with the state.
The contract budget amount will be $450,000 for each year, totaling $900,000, including all applicable taxes.