RFP for a consultant to facilitate and plan the Shade and Fruit Trees for Schools statewide implementation working group. Proposals due November 30, 2026, via HIePRO. Maximum compensation is $60,000. Contract term approximately December 2026 through July 2027. Evaluation criteria include approach, experience, qualifications, work plan, references, and price. Hawaii offeror preference of 5% may apply. Questions due November 13, 2026. Protests per HRS **** and HAR Chapter ****.
Proposals must be received no later than Monday, November 30, 2026, at 2:00 pm HST, as recorded by the designated system. proposals must be received no later than monday, november 30, 2026, at 2: 00 pm hst
Payment shall be made for completed and accepted services or deliverables in accordance with an approved payment schedule. payment shall be made for completed and accepted services or deliverables in accordance with an approved payment schedule included in the executed agreement
The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal provides the best value based on price and evaluation criteria. the award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is determined to provide the best value to the state based on price and the evaluation criteria
Required qualifications include experience designing and facilitating collaborative planning processes, strong meeting design and facilitation skills, and research and writing skills. experience designing and facilitating collaborative planning processes involving multiple organizations or agencies
A protest based on the content of this RFP must be submitted prior to the time set for receipt of proposals. a protest based on the content of this rfp must be submitted prior to the time set for receipt of proposals
Proposals submitted outside the designated submission method will not be accepted. proposals submitted outside the designated submission method will not be accepted
Maximum available compensation is $60,000, inclusive of all applicable taxes and expenses. maximum available compensation: 60, 000, inclusive of all applicable taxes and expenses
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