Request for Proposals
HTA regularly issues open solicitations – Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Invitations for Bids (IFB) – to secure professional services from qualified contractors in support of HTA’s mission on behalf of the State of Hawai‘i.
HTA is committed to a solicitation process that is comprehensive, fair and impartial. The process is overseen by an attorney trained in government procurement and contracts. All applicants are subject to the same rules and restrictions to ensure the integrity of the process. Evaluator identities are kept confidential during the procurement process, and individual evaluator scores are not shared in order to avoid undue influence. Proposal requirements and the steps in the evaluation process are explained in detail to prospective applicants, and the applicants who do not win are provided with their final evaluation score breakdown in comparison with the winning score in order to provide context and to ensure transparency. Through its commitment to integrity and transparency, the HTA is able to gain trust in the vendor community thus increasing competition, resulting in better quality and value for the State of Hawai‘i.
Interested parties shall proceed to the HANDS website; https://hands.ehawaii.gov/hands/opportunities, or HIePRO website; https://hiepro.ehawaii.gov/sav-search.html, to view the RFP documents and to submit your proposal.
The State has established the Hawaiʻi Awards & Notices Data System (HANDS) and the Hawaiʻi State eProcurement System (HIePRO) to promote an open and transparent system for vendors to compete for state contracts electronically. A list of active solicitations is below.
HTA RFP No. 25-11 Request for Proposals for Hawai‘i Convention Center Rooftop Terrace Deck Repairs (HANDS)
The HTA solicits bids for the Rooftop Terrace Deck Repairs and Remodeling (Project) pursuant to Hawaiʻi Revised Statute 103D-303. The Project consists of repairing and remodeling the 4th level roof-top pedestrian terrace deck.
HTA RFP No. 25-19 Request for Proposals for Visitor Industry Workforce Hawaiian Culture Training Program (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25002677)
The HTA solicits proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide to develop and implement a comprehensive Hawaiian Culture Training Program (“Program”) for Hawai‘i's visitor industry workforce. This program must be designed to serve a statewide audience and ensure accessibility for all levels of the visitor industry, including frontline staff, business owners, and senior leadership.
HTA RFP No. 26-01 Request for Proposals for Hawaiʻi Tourism Destination Brand Marketing Services for the China Major Market Area (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25003399)
The HTA seeks a contractor to provide a full range of comprehensive brand marketing services for the Hawaiian Islands in the China market.
HTA RFP No. 26-02 Request for Proposals for Hawaiʻi Tourism Destination Brand Marketing Services for the Taiwan Major Market Area (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25003400)
The HTA seeks a contractor to provide a full range of comprehensive brand marketing services for the Hawaiian Islands in the Taiwan market.
HTA RFP No. 26-04 Request for Proposals for Hawaiʻi Cruise Industry Consultant Services (HIePRO Solicitation No. P26000019)
The HTA solicits proposals from qualified cruise industry consultants who are experienced in the broader cruise industry and can provide cruise industry consultant services to guide the HTA in navigating the Hawaiʻi Cruise Market.