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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) from the State of Hawaii, Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) for public relations, communications, and outreach services. Proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM HST. The contract will be for twelve months, with options for four additional twelve-month periods. Key dates include the release of the RFP on April 6, 2026, and the proposal due date on May 8, 2026. Questions are due by April 17, 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for creating communications plans, managing media relations, developing social media strategies, providing crisis communications support, and maintaining adequate staffing. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, qualifications, capabilities, strategy, and cost. The estimated total value for the initial twelve-month contract is not to exceed $149,****, tax inclusive. Offerors must be registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) to demonstrate compliance with state laws. Insurance requirements include commercial general liability and automobile liability. Payments will be made monthly based on accepted deliverables.
The bid notice states that proposals are due by May 8, 2026, at 4:00 PM HST.
The bid notice states that payments will be made on a monthly basis upon receipt and acceptance of monthly deliverables.
The bid notice states that the award will be made to the responsive and responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to be the most advantageous to the state based on the evaluation criteria.
The bid notice states that offerors must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the state, including general excise tax law, Hawaii employment security law, workers compensation law, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care act, and must provide a certificate of good standing.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
The bid notice states that any protest shall be submitted in writing within five working days after the aggrieved person knows or should have known of the facts giving rise thereto.
The bid notice states that the pricing shall not exceed $149,****, tax inclusive, for twelve months.