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2027 Best Practices Conference

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ISLAND OF HAWAII JAPANESE HULA FESTIVAL AND MARKETPLACE PLANNING PROJECT
Solicitation # 27-0071
The County of Hawai‘i is soliciting a qualified consultant for the Island of Hawai‘i Japanese Hula Festival and Marketplace Planning Project under solicitation number 27-0071. This six-month engagement aims to establish the foundational partnerships, cultural protocols, and operational frameworks necessary to launch two complementary cultural tourism initiatives in Fall 2027. The project focuses on a culturally-grounded approach to economic development, centering authentic Hawaiian practices and locally-made products to support local hālau and creative entrepreneurs while positioning the island as a leader in sustainable, place-based tourism. The selected vendor will be responsible for delivering 16 major outputs, including a final planning report with execution recommendations, an execution transition package, and an updated budget. Awarding will be based on best value, with an evaluation scoring system that prioritizes proposer experience in event planning, Hawaiian cultural competency, and established partnerships in Japan and Hawai‘i, alongside cost. The contract is governed by Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and requires compliance with non-discrimination and non-debarment certifications. Payments are processed within 30 days of service completion, and for contracts exceeding $25,000, final payment is contingent upon a state tax clearance. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the OpenGov Procurement System by November 28, 2026.
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Maryland's Office of Overdose Response is seeking competitive quotes for a comprehensive full-day conference venue package for the 2027 Best Practices Conference, tentatively scheduled for May 10-12, 2027. The selected venue must be located in Annapolis, Maryland, and be capable of accommodating 350 general session attendees, at least six concurrent breakout rooms, and space for vendor tables. Required services include full-service catering for breakfast, lunch, and snacks, advanced audiovisual technology and support across all rooms, on-site parking, and discounted hotel rates for overnight guests. The maximum budget for this contract is 50,000 dollars. Eligible vendors must be located in Annapolis, registered in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, and registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage. Interested parties must submit a PDF proposal containing a detailed work plan and a completed price form to Cassandra Hershberger by September 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted to the Procurement Officer by September 11, 2026.

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Annapolis venue for 2027 conference, 350 guests, $50,000 budget, proposals due September 18, 2026.

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Exhibit B - Price Form Template

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State of Maryland DOH Small Procurement Contract

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AgencyMDMH-Maryland's Office of Overdose Response
Contacts1 person available
OfficeMD, USA
Office AddressMD, USA
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Cassandra HERSHBERGERProcurement Officer / Buyer

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Maryland’s Office of Overdose Response (MOOR) is seeking competitive quotes for a comprehensive, full-day conference venue package for the 2027 Best Practices Conference. The ideal venue will be located in Annapolis, Maryland, and must accommodate a discounted rate for hotel rooms, overnight/day parking, full-service catering, at least 6 breakout rooms and advanced audiovisual (AV) capabilities.
The Best Practices Conference serves as a premier collaborative forum, bringing together leaders, practitioners, individuals with lived experience, and community partners. The event’s mission is to strengthen statewide efforts to reduce overdoses and expand pathways to substance use recovery across Maryland.
To support this event, submitted proposals must meet or exceed the following criteria:
Space: Capacity for 350 general session attendees, plus a minimum of 6 concurrent breakout rooms and space for vendor tables. Catering: All-day beverage, breakfast, lunch, and snack options scaled for 350 participants. AV/Tech: Comprehensive audiovisual technology and support across all general and breakout rooms. Parking: On-site or accommodated parking options for all attendees and staff. Hotel: Discounted rate for those attending to stay the night before the conference.  Budgetary Cap: The maximum budget for this contract is $50,000
The Vendor must be registered and in good standing with the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT). The Vendor must be registered on eMaryland Marketplace Advantage (eMMA). The vendor must be located in Annapolis, Maryland.
Category: Travel and Food and Lodging and Entertainment Services
Additional Instructions: Bids must be submitted electronically to Cassandra Hershberger at contact@example.gov  by September 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST 
Bids should include:
Proposal in PDF format, including a work plan describing how the offeror intends to accomplish the project activities outlined in Section II and Section IV.  Price/Bid Form 
Potential bidders can submit questions or comments to the Procurement Officer at the email address in Section 3, prior to September 11, 2026.

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