When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due October 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by University Of Hawai‘i. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Video production agency experienced in higher education and institutional marketing campaigns. Demonstrated expertise in campaign concept development, scripting, storyboarding, filming, and post-production. Capability to produce broadcast-ready horizontal and vertical video assets for television, streaming, web, and social media. Experience incorporating voiceover, music, subtitles, and closed captioning. Strong creative direction and multi-video storytelling capabilities. Capacity to conduct stakeholder discovery and manage multi-series production schedules.

Video Production Services (Due October 7, 2026)

Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: September 4, 2026Deadline: October 7, 2026

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SUMMARY

The agency is seeking a video production firm to create four cohesive promotional video series covering its campuses, online degree programs, Direct2UH admission pathway, and national recruitment campaign. Deliverables include filmed 30-second videos in horizontal and vertical formats with complete broadcast-ready audio and accessibility features.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have at least 10 years of experience working with higher education institutions on recruitment, marketing, and brand awareness campaigns
Must have extensive experience within the last 3 years executing a full video production pipeline including scriptwriting, on-location filming, and post-production editing
Must have experience within the last 3 years developing and promoting marketing campaigns across television, radio, and social media
Must have at least one senior staff member with experience coordinating communications or marketing in higher education
Must be available during standard Hawai‘i business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HST)
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate limits
Must maintain automobile liability insurance with $1,000,000 limits
Must maintain workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance as required by law

BUDGET

Estimate

$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

6 months

TIMELINE

Questions due by September 16th, 2026

Responses to questions posted by September 23rd, 2026

Proposals due by October 7th, 2026

Proposal review period October 8th–16th, 2026

Contractor selection and award October 19th, 2026

Contract start date November 1st, 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

September 16, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

University Of Hawai‘i

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DESCRIPTION

The agency seeks a video production partner to develop a cohesive marketing campaign promoting its 10-campus system, expanding portfolio of more than 50 online degree programs, Direct2UH direct admission program for public high school seniors, and national recruitment efforts targeting key mainland markets.

The selected vendor will conduct a discovery meeting with agency stakeholders; develop scripts, storyboards, and production outlines for approval; and provide recommendations on visual style, music, tone, pacing, and creative direction. The vendor will film all videos and deliver television-ready assets with music, voiceover, subtitles, and closed captioning in both horizontal 16:9 and vertical 9:16 formats optimized for television, streaming, web, and social media.

The project includes four video series: three 30-second videos highlighting the 10-campus system; three 30-second videos promoting the online degree portfolio and forthcoming online degree website; one 30-second video promoting the Direct2UH program; and two 30-second videos promoting the agency. All series should share a common theme or storyline and be delivered in both required formats. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026, and proposals are due October 7, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due October 7, 2026. Questions must be submitted by September 16, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by University Of Hawai‘i. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Video production agency experienced in higher education and institutional marketing campaigns
Demonstrated expertise in campaign concept development, scripting, storyboarding, filming, and post-production
Capability to produce broadcast-ready horizontal and vertical video assets for television, streaming, web, and social media
Experience incorporating voiceover, music, subtitles, and closed captioning
Strong creative direction and multi-video storytelling capabilities
Capacity to conduct stakeholder discovery and manage multi-series production schedules

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