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. 25-09 Request for Proposals for Public Relations, Communications, and Outreach Services (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25002623)
The HTA solicits proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide comprehensive communications and public affairs services to help develop and execute public relations strategies to assist HTA with media relations, community relations, crisis communication and management, and social media communications to manage public perceptions of HTA and Hawai‘i's tourism industry and communicate HTA’s programs in the areas of destination marketing, destination stewardship, and regenerative tourism.
The selected vendor will work closely with the Public Affairs Officer (PAO) to carry out communication goals, ensuring alignment with HTA's overall mission and strategic objectives.
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. 25-14 Request for Proposals for Facilitation of Community and Visitor Industry Convenings to Inform Tourism Plans (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25002295)
The HTA solicits proposals from qualified companies to provide facilitation support in convening community stakeholders, industry leaders, and the public sector. These convenings aim to inform the writing of the HTA 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, six (6) Destination Management Action Plans (DMAPs), and an update to the Tourism Functional Plan.
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. 25-20 Request for Proposals for Development of Destination Management Action Plans (DMAP) 2026-2028 (HIePRO Solicitation No. P25003065)
The HTA solicits proposals from qualified companies to assist HTA in working with the visitor industry and communities across the state to develop six Destination Management Action Plans (DMAPs) that set the strategic direction and management for tourism on the islands of Kaua‘i, O‘ahu, Maui, Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and Hawai‘i Island over a 3-year period.