Workshops Government Bids & RFPs

Applications should be submitted two months prior to the planned event start date, with a preference for three months prior. Applications submitted after this window may not receive prioritization or full consideration. The solicitation is open until June 30, 2028.

The state shall have thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of invoice or satisfactory delivery of goods or performance of services to make payment. The state will reject any offer submitted with a condition requiring payment within a shorter period or interest payments greater than allowed by HRS ****.

Applications will be scored based on alignment with HTDC's priorities/mission/initiatives (30 pts), impact/quality of event (30 pts), alignment with HTDC's organization (15 pts), and promotion/partnership opportunity for HTDC (25 pts). Additional points are available for new events, first-time sponsorships, and events on neighbor islands.

Applicants must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the state, including tax clearance, unemployment insurance, workers' compensation, temporary disability insurance, prepaid health care, and certificate of good standing. Compliance is verified through Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE).

A protest shall 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 shall be submitted within five (5) working days after the posting of award of the sponsorship or notice of decline of application.

Applicants are at risk of not receiving an award if they are not compliant with all state laws, as verified through HCE, at the time of award. Failure to answer inquiries regarding facilities, equipment, experience, personnel, or financial status may also lead to disqualification.

Proposals must be received by July 24, 2026, by 3:00 PM. Proposals must be received by the due date and time to be considered.

Payment will be made upon receipt of an invoice by the college which includes supporting evidence that tasks listed under the scope of work have been completed. Payment in full, according to payment terms, will be made to the firm upon receipt of an invoice by the college which includes supporting evidence that tasks listed under the scope of work have been completed.

Proposals will be evaluated based on mandatory elements, technical qualifications and competence, and price. All properly prepared and submitted proposals will be evaluated using three 3 sets of **** Mandatory elements: . **** Technical qualifications and competence: . **** Price: . . .

Firms must demonstrate background and prior experience, list key staff members and their experience, and provide a detailed listing of the firm and team's experience. a clear demonstration of the firms background and prior experience particularly for community colleges, fouryear colleges and universities, and nonprofit organizations. . .

Firms may be disqualified for attempting to discuss the RFP orally or in writing with any employee of the college other than the RFP coordinator, or for refusing to provide an oral presentation if requested. in the event that a firm or someone acting on the firms behalf attempts to discuss the rfp orally or in writing, with any employee of the college, other than the rfp coordinator, the firm may be disqualified.