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Q26001969 Family Child Care Conference Coordination

General Information
Solicitation Number
Q26001969version:    01
Status
Released
Department
Health
Division
Family Health Services Division
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Goods and Services
Release Date
03/05/2026
Amendment Date & Time
03/05/2026 12:00 PM
Amendment Reason
Revised/edited solicitation title.
Offer Due Date & Time
03/12/2026 04:30 PM
Description
Project LAUNCH seeks a qualified community-based, non-profit with proven experience supporting Family Child Care (FCC) providers to coordinate a statewide conference on Oahu that will support up to 120 FCC providers. This conference will offer providers the opportunity to stay current with research, best practices, and policy updates, while fostering networking with peers, state agencies, and community services. The goal is to strengthen early childhood development through collaboration and shared learning.

The purpose of this project is to promote optimal development for infants and young children by enhancing the knowledge, attitudes, and skills of FCC providers who care for them.
Contact Person
Tholen, Ian
Email
ian.tholen@doh.hawaii.gov
Phone
808-733-9062
General Comments
Procurement Officer
Ian Tholen
Attachments
HIePRO Scope Bid Document 2026 Family Child Care Conference.pdf
AG-008 103D General Conditions (1.10.23).pdf

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Q26001969 Family Child Care Conference Coordination

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Organize an Oahu conference for ~120 family childcare providers
Description
Organize and execute a conference on Oahu for approximately 120 family child care providers. CONTRACTOR will be responsible for reserving the venue and coordinating the food (continental breakfast, lunch, snacks, beverages) for speakers and attendees. CONTRACTOR must provide in person assistance during the conference including set up, coordination with venue staff, and break down.
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Assist participants & speakers with travel to Oahu
Description
Assist participants and speakers with transportation and travel arrangements to Oahu.
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Assist with publicity, registration, and pre-conference planning
Description
Assist with publicity, registration, and pre-conference planning.
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Support FCC providers with follow up resources
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Support FCC providers with follow up resources or identified needs that arise from the conference.
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Design/execute meeting evaluation & certification of attendance
Description
Design and execute meeting evaluation and provide certification of attendance to participants:
- Certificates of Attendance at the conference must be provided to the participants in compliance with professional development credits.
- Digital or paper surveys must be provided to participants to evaluate the conference.
- An overall meeting evaluation at the conclusion of the event must be submitted. Evaluation must include recommendations for follow-up with participants.
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Issue all payments directly to other vendors and services needed
Description
Issue all payments directly to other vendors and services needed to meet the scope of service identified in the contract.
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Q26001969 Family Child Care Conference Coordination

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