Public Programmer

The State Foundation on Culture and the Arts is seeking a Public Programmer to coordinate, deliver, and manage a diverse array of public events at Capitol Modern: The Hawaii State Art Museum, including live music performances, cultural exhibitions, night markets, and artist talks. This is a firm fixed-price professional services contract under the State of Hawaii’s procurement system, with performance expected statewide across Hawaii. The contractor must operate as an independent entity, maintaining all necessary state licenses including a General Excise Tax License, and must obtain and maintain current certifications for tax clearance, good standing, and labor compliance. The contract requires strict adherence to state laws including HRS Chapters 92F, 103D-303, and 103D-304, and Hawaii Administrative Rules 3-122, 3-123, and 3-126, with all work subject to inspection and acceptance by the Agency Procurement Officer based on compliance with contractual specifications, applicable regulations, and generally accepted quality standards. Any modification to the scope of work exceeding $25,000 or 10% of the original contract value, whichever is less, requires approval from the Head of the Purchasing Agency. The contractor is prohibited from subcontracting or assigning the contract without prior written consent from the state and must ensure all subcontractors also provide tax clearance certificates. Confidentiality of materials and protection of personal information are mandatory, with immediate reporting required in the event of a data breach. The contractor must indemnify the state against any claims arising from the use of patented inventions or processes and comply with pollution control regulations by halting activities upon notification of hazardous substance releases. Additionally, the contractor is barred from making campaign contributions if funded through state appropriations and must avoid any actual or potential conflict of interest. Final payment is contingent upon submission of a valid tax clearance certificate from both the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the IRS. The contract does not specify exact dates of performance but operates on an as-required basis, with work schedules subject to change or suspension at the agency’s discretion, and no fixed delivery, packaging, marking, or invoicing standards are outlined beyond general terms. Solicitation responses are due by May 30, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Kamakani Konia at the Department of Accounting and General Services.