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Vendors must submit a capabilities package demonstrating their ability to provide the required supplies and/or services, meeting technical requirements and providing clear technical compliance. all interested vendors shall submit a capabilities package that explicitly demonstrates their ability to provide the required supplies and or services.

Offers are due at 12:00 p. m. , Hawaii Standard Time HST on June 29, 2026.

Payments will be made in accordance with HRS **** must reference the contract number and be supported by documentation of completed deliverables. Payments are subject to fund availability and fiscal-year constraints.

Proposals will be evaluated on experience qualifications (30%), creativity strategy (25%), budget cost efficiency (20%), timeline implementation plan (15%), and references past performance (10%).

Prior to award, the selected offeror must be compliant with Hawaii general excise tax law, employment security law, workers compensation law, temporary disability insurance law, and prepaid health care act. This compliance will be verified via Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE).

Protests concerning the RFP must be filed within a week of the award date pursuant to HRS **** and HAR chapter ****.

A proposal may be rejected for reasons including, but not limited to: late submission, failure to meet mandatory RFP requirements, nonresponsiveness or incomplete proposal components, failure to comply with HRS chapter 103D or HAR title 3 procurement rules, and failure to provide required information for evaluation.

The deadline for submissions is June 22nd, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT. online portal deadline for submissions jun 22nd 2026, 12: 00 pm edt

The anticipated start date for the contract is September 01, 2026. The primary term of the contract will terminate on August 31, 2027.

The contractor will be compensated with a monthly service fee. Reimbursables are separate and must be preapproved in writing by the OOG. A monthly accounting of expenditures, including the monthly service fee and reimbursables, is required.

Proposals will be evaluated using weighted scoring criteria including company information, experience, qualifications, references, response content, responsiveness, proposed solution, and compensation sought. Phase II involves strategy and planning, creative presentation, and oral presentation. The award will be based on overall best value.

Respondents must demonstrate the ability to provide the deliverables specified and fully understand the Travel Texas program, organization, mission, and targeted audience. Qualifications include experience in public relations and marketing, social media strategy, and travel trade relations.

Liquidated damages may be assessed for failure to comply with reporting requirements, at a rate of $50 per calendar day the report is overdue. The OOG may also begin default proceedings.

The deadline for respondent submission of questions is June 01, 2026. The OOG's response to questions will be posted on June 08, 2026.

Failure to comply with reporting requirements, including timely submission of reports, may lead to liquidated damages or default proceedings. Not meeting performance standards and timelines can result in these penalties.

The maximum contract amount for the initial performance period is $300,****.