NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF NEED FOR PL 7 COMMUNITY PLANNING (LAND USE HEARING OFFICER: ATTORNEYS, PLANNERS OR OTHERS WITH EXPERIENCE)

The County of Hawai‘i is seeking Statements of Qualification for professional services related to Community Planning, specifically for the role of Land Use Hearing Officer under Project Title PL 7. This solicitation, identified as 27-0024, is issued under the NAICS code 541110 for Legal Services and is targeted toward attorneys, planners, or other qualified professionals with relevant experience. Submissions must be submitted electronically through the County’s OpenGov Procurement Portal no later than August 20, 2026, and are evaluated on a best-value basis, meaning the award will be based on a trade-off analysis of technical merit, experience, qualifications, and price, not solely on the lowest cost. The contract falls under state procurement law governed by Hawai‘i Revised Statutes Chapter 103D and Hawaii Administrative Rules Title 3, Subtitle 11, with special provisions requiring compliance with labor, tax, and good standing certifications, all verified through the Hawai‘i Compliance Express system. Offerors must demonstrate qualifications including firm history, key personnel credentials, and recent project experience, as mandated by HRS §103D-304 for professional services procurement. The contract imposes strict compliance requirements, including submission of a tax clearance certificate from both the State of Hawai‘i and the IRS, a certification of labor law compliance under HRS §§383, 386, 392, and 393, and a certificate of good standing from the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Contractors must also provide a signed statement affirming non-discrimination in employment and compliance with state and federal employment laws, and adhere to campaign contribution restrictions under HRS §11-355. For non-sole proprietorships, proof of authority to execute the contract—such as a corporate resolution—is required. While the scope of work is defined by the Statement of Work and Specifications, performance is expected to occur at a designated location to be specified in the contract, with delivery terms governed by FOB destination, meaning the contractor assumes all costs and risks until goods or services arrive at the specified site. The County retains the right to inspect and accept deliverables throughout performance, and failure to meet specifications or submit mandatory certifications will result in non-responsiveness or disqualification. Payment will be processed by the Chief Procurement Officer upon satisfactory performance, with no electronic invoicing system specified, and funding may come from state or county sources, though federal funding provisions are