When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 4, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $25,000 – $50,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by State Foundation On Culture And The Arts. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experience coordinating statewide arts, education, or youth competitions. Strong relationships with public and private high schools and educators. Proven event planning and logistics management capabilities. Experience supporting student programs and national competition participation. Operations based in or familiar with Hawaii.

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Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: September 5, 2026Deadline: October 4, 2026

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SUMMARY

A government authority in Honolulu, Hawaii seeks a vendor to manage and implement the statewide Poetry Out Loud program. Services include school outreach, teacher coordination, competition administration, and finalist travel logistics.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be based and incorporated in the State of Hawaii
Must have extensive background and experience in coordinating state-wide youth competitions
Must be a state-wide arts/literacy organization with connections to schools across the islands
Must be compliant with HRS 103D-310(c)
Must have knowledge of the Poetry Out Loud competition and program needs
Must maintain liability and property damage insurance
Must provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to meet RFP requirements

BUDGET

Estimate

$25,000 – $50,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

Solicitation Release: September 4th, 2026

Proposal Due Date: October 4th, 2026

Evaluations: October 6th-10th, 2026

Anticipated Award Date: October 15th, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 4, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

State Foundation On Culture And The Arts

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide coordinator services for the Poetry Out Loud program on behalf of a government authority in Honolulu, Hawaii. The vendor will manage and implement the Poetry Out Loud Competition and support statewide program participation.

Responsibilities include distributing program information and materials to public and private high schools, connecting with teachers to support and ensure school-level competitions, implementing the statewide Poetry Out Loud competition, and coordinating logistics for the Hawaii finalist to attend the National Competition.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 4, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $25,000 – $50,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by State Foundation On Culture And The Arts. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experience coordinating statewide arts, education, or youth competitions
Strong relationships with public and private high schools and educators
Proven event planning and logistics management capabilities
Experience supporting student programs and national competition participation
Operations based in or familiar with Hawaii

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