When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on October 16, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $325,500.

It was issued by Hawaii Tourism Authority. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

RFP 27-20 Sports Strategy Study – Green Fee Project (Closed)

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Management Consulting & Admin Support

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: October 7, 2026Deadline: October 16, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Hawaii Tourism Authority seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Statewide Sports Tourism Study to provide data-driven insights for policy and investment decisions regarding sports tourism.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in conducting sports tourism studies, sports commission reports, and/or evaluation of sports economic impact to destinations.
Must have experience working with governmental agencies, tourism authorities, sports organizations, and consulting firms.
Must be registered on the Hawaii State eProcurement System (HIePRO).
Must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the State of Hawaii, including GET, employment security, worker's compensation, temporary disability insurance, and prepaid health care.
Must provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance (CVC) from Hawaii Compliance Express.
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Must maintain automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per accident.
Must submit proposal electronically via HIePRO.
Must include a corporate resolution or written authorization to sign the proposal and contract.

BUDGET

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$325,500

CONTRACT DURATION

7 months

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposals: October 7th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: October 9th, 2026

State's Response to Written Questions: October 12th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Notice of Intent to Offer: October 13th, 2026

Proposal Due Date/Time: October 16th, 2026

Priority Listed Offeror Selection & Notification: Week of October 19th, 2026

Best and Final Offer Deadline: Week of October 19th, 2026

Notice of Award: Week of October 26th, 2026

Start of Contract Performance: Week of October 26th, 2026

Draft Report Submission: March 5th, 2027

Final Report Submission: March 31st, 2027

End of Contract Performance: May 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 9, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Hawaii Tourism Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The study will evaluate the economic benefits and costs of sports tourism, assess existing infrastructure across all six Hawaiian Islands, identify high-potential sporting events, and propose strategies to mitigate community impacts. The final report must include recommended legislation and be submitted by March 31, 2027.

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When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on October 16, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $325,500.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Hawaii Tourism Authority. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

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