ADVISOR SERVICES TO DRAFT A REPORT THAT PROVIDES A STRATEGIC

The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, through the Public Utilities Commission, is soliciting advisory services to produce a strategic report evaluating the costs, uncertainties, and risks associated with Hawaii’s energy future under SCR172 SD1 HD1, with incidental consideration of HR194 HD1 and SR163 SD1. This solicitation, identified as P27000040 and posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026, targets qualified advisors to deliver a preliminary report by December 4, 2026, and a final report by December 4, 2027, along with proposed legislative language and performance metrics. The contract, with an estimated value of $900,000 over two years, operates under a firm fixed-price, not-to-exceed structure and includes mandatory deliverables such as organizational charts, resumes of key personnel, active participation in legislative briefings, and working group meetings. Proposals must strictly adhere to a defined format, including ten required sections, with page limits of 25 pages for the background section and three pages per resume, and require submission of three essential certifications: a transmittal letter, a cost proposal including General Excise Tax, and a Hawaii bidder preference certification verifying at least 51% of labor hours will occur in Hawaii and that the offeror has maintained a commercial presence in the state for two years. Evaluation is based on a 100-point trade-off analysis, prioritizing offeror background and staff experience at 50 points, followed by the proposed workplan at 30 points, understanding of the Commission’s needs at 5 points, and cost and value at 15 points, with a pass/no-pass threshold for general requirements whose failure results in automatic disqualification. Compliance is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes, including confidentiality provisions and the state’s bidder preference law, while conflicts of interest—particularly involving regulated utilities or litigation within the last decade—must be disclosed and may result in score adjustments or rejection. Contractors are required to implement data security protocols, including training and confidentiality agreements, but no government security clearances are needed. The contract permits modifications requiring agency head approval for increases over $25,000 or 10% of the original value, and includes no formal option clauses, though potential use of remaining funds may allow for an extended period. All work must comply with statutory authority under