The RFP is for public relations services for the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute. Proposals must be submitted electronically through HiePRO by December 10, 2025. Questions must be submitted by November 19, 2025, and responses will be posted on November 26, 2025. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous offeror. The initial contract term is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for four additional one-year periods. The estimated value is between $125,000 and $175,000. The offeror must provide references and comply with all requirements set forth in the RFP.
The closing date for receipt of proposals is December 10, 2025, as stated in the Schedule of key dates.
The contractor shall be remunerated upon submission of a properly executed original invoice and one copy, indicating the contract number, to jennifer potter and hnei fiscal office.
A contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal is determined in writing to be the most advantageous to the university taking into consideration the evaluation factors set forth in this rfp.
Offerors must provide documentation on public relations experience, and include the following information company experience a. statement of offerors qualifications. please give a brief description of your operation as you would describe it to prospective clients. include evidence that the agency has experience in working with clients on energy andor policy issues, developing digital education materials, marketing, and brand awareness campaigns.
Questions must be submitted by November 19, 2025, as stated in the Schedule of key dates.
Hnei anticipates offering one award in the range of 125, 000 to 175, 000, as stated in the Cost Proposal.
