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Museum Education Programming

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P25002441State & Local

Submission Closed05/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation # MFA-FY27

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AI Contract Overview

The contract titled "Museum Education Programming" is a solicitation issued by the Hawaii Department of General Services, specifically under Hawaii Accounting and General Services, with the solicitation number P25002441. The contract aims to provide educational programming services for museums within Hawaii, with a budget range between $50,000 and $150,000. The solicitation was posted on April 17, 2025, and interested parties are required to submit responses by May 15, 2025. The contract is managed under the NAICS code 712110, which pertains to museums. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Shirley Lam, who can be reached via email at [email hidden] or by phone at [phone hidden]. Further details and the solicitation document are accessible through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System link provided.

General Info

Agency

Hawaii Accounting and General Services

NAICS

712110 - Museums

Place of Performance

HI, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

103D_1 General Conditions

general-conditions

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HSFCA 'Aina Based Education Program Scope of Work Form

sow

High

HSFCA 'Aina Based Education Program Solicitation 2025

rfp

High

HSFCA Budget Form for `Aina Based Education Program 2025

budget-form

High

HSFCA Qualifications Form for ‘Āina Based Education Program

qualifications-form

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Hawai`i State Foundation on Culture and the Arts Education Program Cover Form 2025

cover-form

Low

HSFCA Professional References Form for ‘Āina Based Education Program

other

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 17

Solicitation

Response DeadlineMay 15

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

05/15/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyHawaii Accounting and General Services

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyHawaii Accounting and General Services

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Shirley Lam

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Museum Education Programming. See attached documents.

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