Growth Government Bids & RFPs

The period of performance is from 15 Dec 2026 to 02 Feb 2027 for the base item, with an option for an additional 15 days from 03 Feb 2027 to 17 Feb 2027.

Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAF) and electronic funds transfer. Invoices must include specific details as outlined in the solicitation.

The solicitation mentions evaluation factors for award in Section M, but specific criteria like lowest price or best value are not explicitly detailed in the provided text.

Offerors must maintain an active registration in SAM. gov. Specific qualification requirements are detailed in Section M, Evaluation Factors for Award.

The solicitation includes clauses related to stop-work orders and potential liability for discharge of oil and hazardous substances, but specific penalty amounts or conditions are not detailed.

The solicitation mentions provisions for protests after award, but a specific deadline for challenging the solicitation itself is not explicitly stated.

Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to specific provisions. Failure to comply with contract requirements or provide necessary documentation could lead to disqualification.

Offers must be submitted no later than 10:00 AM local time on 20 JUL 2026.

Payment will be made by Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Specific invoice information and submission requirements are detailed in Section G.

Contractor must be an MSRA/ABR holder.

Late submissions, modifications, and withdrawals are subject to specific provisions (see Section L).

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.