DHRD Classification and Compensation Study

The contract involves engaging expert consulting services to conduct a thorough review and modernization of the State of Hawai‘i’s classification and compensation systems for civil service positions under the jurisdiction of the Department of Human Resources Development. The primary goal is to align the state's classification and pay structures with current standards and ensure compliance with Act 180, SLH 2025. The project aims to update salary schedules, bargaining unit classifications, and related labor standards, as detailed in the existing Compensation Plans as of July 1, 2025, which include comprehensive information on employee classifications, bargaining units, and employment codes. The procurement process is initiated through a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 26-2-ERD), issued on October 3, 2025, with a deadline for submissions set for November 7, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between 500,000 and 2,000,000 dollars, reflecting the scope and complexity of the modernization effort. The contractual framework is supported by detailed general conditions that govern service coordination, personnel requirements, nondiscrimination policies, conflict of interest provisions, confidentiality, ownership rights, and compliance with applicable laws. The project emphasizes the need for qualified offerors to provide innovative classification methodologies, technological solutions, and comprehensive compensation reviews, ensuring the state’s civil service systems are equitable, efficient, and aligned with legislative mandates. The designated point of contact for the procurement process is Raynell Yee, reachable via email and phone, and further details about the opportunity are accessible through the Hawaii electronic procurement portal.