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Award Title
RFP 27-06 Hawaii Tourism Consulting Svcs for Cruise Industry
Award Description
RFP 27-06 Hawaii Tourism Consulting Svcs for Cruise Industry
Date of Notice of Award
08/19/2026
Solicitation Number
P27000048
Contract Number
CON 27006
Basis of Award
Adequate Competition
Contract Start Date
09/01/2026
End Date / Delivery Date
08/31/2029
Awardee
Access Cruise,Inc.
Method of Procurement
Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFP)
Department
Business, Economic Development, & Tourism
Original Award Amount
$259,965.00
Current Award Amount
$259,965.00
General Comments
Contact Person
Tracey Fermahin
Email
tracey.a.fermahin@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-973-2255
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Unit Price and Quantity
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Unit of Measure
JOB
Price per Unit
$259,965.00
Total Price
$259,965.00
Title
RFP 27-06 Hawaii Tourism Consulting Svcs for Cruise Industry
Description
The HTA seeks an experienced cruise industry consultant to provide strategic guidance on HawaiĘ»i’s cruise market, serve as a key liaison among international, national, and local cruise stakeholders, and support efforts to enhance visitor experiences, address industry and legislative issues, identify opportunities and challenges, improve resident sentiment, and strengthen coordination between cruise lines, local tour operators, and other industry and community partners.
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  • TRANSACTION FEES: The awarded vendor shall pay a transaction fee of 0.75% (.0075) of the award, not to exceed $5,000 for each award. This transaction fee shall be based on the original award amount and the awarded vendor shall be responsible for payment of the fee to Tyler Hawaii, the vendor administering the HIePRO. Payment must be made to Tyler Hawaii within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. The invoice is generated based on the date the award is posted.
  • HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Hawaii, Kauai, Oahu and Maui.
  • ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.