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Q26001512 MASH ECHO: Case-Based, Virtual Learning Series for Liver Health

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q26001512
Status
Awarded
Department
Health
Division
Communicable Disease and Public Health Nursing Division
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Oahu
Category
Services
Release Date
01/15/2026
Offer Due Date & Time
01/22/2026 02:00 PM
Description
The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (HDOH) is seeking a single vendor to plan, coordinate, and implement “MASH ECHO 2026”, a virtual, case-based learning series on MASH and viral hepatitis in spring or summer 2026.
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) is an increasingly common liver disease in Hawaiʻi and is a common comorbidity with viral hepatitis. The purpose of this project is to improve MASH and viral hepatitis screening, management, and treatment capacity among providers and healthcare team members in Hawaiʻi. The learning series will be based on the Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) model (https://projectecho.unm.edu/).
Required activities for the vendor include:
1. Coordination: identify and recruit planning faculty; coordinate at least 6 meetings with planning faculty; develop and finalize curriculum with planning faculty;
2. Education: develop and implement online registration portal; facilitate at least 4 virtual, case-based learning sessions in fidelity with Project ECHO model; post and share materials;
3. Recruitment: develop marketing and advertising strategies and materials to promote registration;
4. Accreditation: coordinate and pay for CME/CE credit application and requirements;
5. Evaluation: develop and implement survey to demonstrate practice changes; develop reports and products of program outcomes to share with faculty, participants, and larger community of practice.
To ensure fidelity to the Project ECHO model and effective engagement with local providers, HDOH is seeking a single vendor that can demonstrate: a) current status as Project ECHO partner site, including access to iECHO b) previous experience with planning and implementing Project ECHO programs in Hawaiʻi c) collaboration with faculty trainer(s) with at least 10 years clinical experience treating patients for viral hepatitis and/or MASH in Hawaiʻi.
For more details on activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
Contact Person
Pham, Thaddeus
Email
thaddeus.pham@doh.hawaii.gov
Phone
808-733-9298
General Comments
-Vendor must be currently registered and compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE).
-Vendor must be licensed as Project ECHO partner site in Hawaiʻi.
-Vendor must have an account in iECHO program (https://iecho.unm.edu/) for session and participant tracking.
-Vendor must demonstrate previous experience with planning and implementing Project ECHO programs in Hawaiʻi.
-Vendor must provide at least one letter of support from faculty trainer(s) with at least 10 years clinical experience treating patients for viral hepatitis in Hawai'i.
-Refer to instructions in attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
Procurement Officer
Diana Felton
Attachments
Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026.pdf
AG-008 103D General Conditions (1.10.23).pdf

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Q26001512 MASH ECHO: Case-Based, Virtual Learning Series for Liver Health

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Coordination – MASH ECHO 2026
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611430 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application)
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Estimated Price per Unit
$14,000.00
Estimated Total Price
$14,000.00
Title
Coordination – MASH ECHO 2026
Description
1. Identify and compensate planning team and faculty presenters, which may include primary care providers, liver specialists, allied health professionals, public health professionals, and patients;
2. Convene and document at least 6 meetings to plan and implement project activities;
3. Develop and finalize series curriculum, including faculty, topics, speakers, case presentations, schedule, in consultation with planning team and other experts;
4. For summary of activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
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Education – MASH ECHO 2026
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611430 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application)
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Estimated Price per Unit
$14,000.00
Estimated Total Price
$14,000.00
Title
Education – MASH ECHO 2026
Description
1. Utilize iECHO platform as online registration portal for MASH ECHO 2026;
2. Facilitate at least 4 case-based learning sessions on iECHO, the secure online meeting platform used for Project ECHO hubs;
3. Post and share didactic presentations, case presentations, and other relevant materials for each session on iECHO platform;
4. For summary of activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
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Recruitment – MASH ECHO 2026
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611430 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application)
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Estimated Price per Unit
$6,000.00
Estimated Total Price
$6,000.00
Title
Recruitment – MASH ECHO 2026
Description
1. Identify and recruit at least 50 registrants for MASH ECHO 2026, especially providers and healthcare team members in rural Hawaiʻi;
2. Develop promotional materials and conduct promotional efforts, including direct communication, email engagement, and social media;
3. For summary of activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
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Accreditation – MASH ECHO 2026
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611430 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application)
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Estimated Price per Unit
$5,000.00
Estimated Total Price
$5,000.00
Title
Accreditation – MASH ECHO 2026
Description
1. Identify and compensate accreditation entity to provide continuing education credits for MASH ECHO 2026 participants, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, and pharmacists;
2. Coordinate accreditation application and reporting requirements to ensure timely and sufficient continuing education credits for MASH ECHO 2026 participants;
3. For summary of activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
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Evaluation – MASH ECHO 2026
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611430 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
611430 Continuing education training, online (through a website or mobile application)
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
EACH
Estimated Price per Unit
$1,000.00
Estimated Total Price
$1,000.00
Title
Evaluation – MASH ECHO 2026
Description
1. Consult with planning team to develop and finalize a participant evaluation survey, including change in practice components;
2. Track and document participant attendance and engagement in iECHO platform;
3. Develop and share final evaluation summary, including participant attendance, demographics, practice change reports, and other relevant findings;
4. For summary of activities and minimum qualifications, refer to attached “Scope and Instructions for MASH ECHO 2026”.
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Direct all questions regarding this Solicitation, and any questions or Issues relating to the accessibility of this Solicitation (Including the appendices and exhibits to this Document, and any other document related to this Solicitation), to: Pham, Thaddeus.

Q26001512 MASH ECHO: Case-Based, Virtual Learning Series for Liver Health

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  • OFFER DEEMED FIRM/AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT OFFER: Submission of an electronic response to the State of Hawaii constitutes and shall be deemed an offer to sell the specified goods and/or services to the State of Hawaii at the price shown in the response and under the State's Terms and Conditions. The electronic response submitter certifies that he/she is authorized to sign the response for the submitting vendor and that the response is made without connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a response for the same goods and/or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
  • 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.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
  • RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
  • VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.
  • VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.
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  • COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION: Vendors are required to be compliant with all appropriate state and federal statutes. Proof of compliance is required through HCE or via paper documentation.
  • 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.
  • 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 Oahu, Kauai , Hawaii, and Maui.