PROVIDE A COMPLIANCE GAP ANALYSIS FOR UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII

The University of Hawaii System is soliciting professional consulting services under RFP No. 27-6275 to conduct an enterprise-wide compliance gap analysis, compliance program maturity assessment, and the development of a strategic implementation roadmap. Led by the inaugural Chief Compliance and Ethics Officer, the project aims to establish a baseline of risks and strengths by mapping current practices against the U.S. Department of Justice's Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program and USSG §8B2.1, while incorporating higher education leading practices. Key deliverables include a Project Management Plan, a Compliance Inventory and Ownership Map, an Assessment Report, an Operating Model and Strategic Roadmap, and an Executive Summary with briefings, with final deliverables due by May 28, 2027. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible offeror deemed most advantageous to the University, with key personnel scoring 20 points in the evaluation. Qualified firms must have at least ten years of compliance consulting experience and have completed five compliance assessments for higher education institutions. The Project Director must possess CCEP and LPEC certifications and have verifiable experience as a Chief Compliance Officer in higher education. Proposals must be submitted via HIePRO by November 30, 2026, and include a firm fixed price for each deliverable. Strict requirements are in place for data security, including U.S.-based storage and encryption, as well as comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers' Compensation.