CTE PATHWAYS TO CULTURAL PRACTICE

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is soliciting proposals for solicitation SI 2027-001 to manage a multi-phase initiative to build a pilot Cultural Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway. This fixed-price contract focuses on developing, piloting, and evaluating educational pathways that integrate Native Hawaiian cultural knowledge and practices into Hawaii's educational system, specifically aligning with the Mana i Mauli Ola Strategic Plan. Key deliverables include a Regional Partnership and Asset Map for Windward Oahu, cultural pathway curricula aligned with DOE and Hawaiian Focused Charter Schools standards, a Practitioner Certification Framework, and teacher training for at least ten educators. The project is scheduled to begin in December 2026 with an initial twelve-month term, potentially extendable up to sixty months. Proposals are due by November 12, 2026, via the HIEPro portal and will be evaluated on a 100-point scale. The highest weights are placed on experience and capability (25 points), cultural competence and community engagement (20 points), and personnel, service delivery, and local representation (15 points each). Financial capability and price proposal account for the remaining 10 points. Awardees must comply with various Hawaii Revised Statutes and Administrative Rules, including those regarding campaign contributions, cost principles, and general excise tax. Additionally, offerors must demonstrate their approach to Minority and Women Business Participation and certify compliance with wage and labor laws for contracts exceeding 25,000 dollars. Payment is processed within thirty calendar days of satisfactory delivery and invoice receipt.