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P26001999 Public Relations Services

General Information
Solicitation Number
P26001999version:    04
Status
Closed
Department
Business, Economic Development, & Tourism
Division
Agribusiness Development Corporation
Islands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
Statewide
Category
Goods and Services
Release Date
03/06/2026
Amendment Date & Time
04/17/2026 10:30 AM
Amendment Reason
Clarifying that either Offer Form and Reference Form in RFP 25 200 027 or attached Exhibits 2 and 3 will be acceptable. Replacing the Offer Checklist on Page "v" in RFP 25 200 027 with the Proposal Checklist attached hereto as Exhibit 1. See Addendum 3.
Offer Due Date & Time
04/22/2026 04:00 PM
Description
Provide public relations, communications, and outreach services on behalf of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
Contact Person
Nakamoto, Ken
Email
ken.t.nakamoto@hawaii.gov
Phone
808-586-0087
General Comments
Procurement Officer
Wendy L. Gady
Attachments
01 RFP 25 200 027.pdf
02 Attachment C PLA Forms.pdf
Addendum 1.pdf
Addendum 2.pdf
03 Exhibit 1 Proposal Checklist REV1.docx
04 Exhibit 2 Offer Forms REV1.docx
05 Exhibit 3 Reference Forms REV1.docx
06 Exhibit 4 AG 008 103D Rev 01102023 REV1.pdf
Addendum 3.pdf


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P26001999 Public Relations Services

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Title
Quantity
Unit of Measure
Commodity Code
 

1
Public Relations, Communications, and Outreach Services
1
JOB
541820, 541820, 541820 

Code Table
Commodity Code Description
541820 Public relations agencies
541820 Public relations consulting services
541820 Public relations services
General
Quantity
1
Unit of Measure
JOB
Title
Public Relations, Communications, and Outreach Services
Description
Provide public relations, communications, and outreach services on behalf of the Agribusiness Development Corporation.
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P26001999 Public Relations Services

Instructions
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
  • QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
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