RFP-26-001-HTDC: Business Consultant Services

The Hawaii Technology Development Corporation (HTDC), under the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism, has released a solicitation (RFP-26-001-HTDC) seeking to prequalify business consulting service providers to support its federally funded programs during Fiscal Years 2026 and 2027. This solicitation, issued under SPO exemption PE 25-086SK, aims to establish a pool of qualified consultants who may be contracted on an as-needed basis for client projects and direct program support within HTDC initiatives such as INNOVATE Hawaii. The scope encompasses a range of business consulting services including analysis, research, strategic planning, and marketing support tailored to meet the specific demands of HTDC’s federally funded efforts. The solicitation period opens on September 4, 2025, and closes on June 30, 2027, allowing rolling submissions and multiple contract awards over the term. Applicants are required to submit an official Applicant Form (AF-1), along with work samples or case studies and optionally, client lists and supplemental personnel information, through the HTDC electronic portal. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale emphasizing technical expertise (70 points) and cost effectiveness (30 points), with a trade-off basis favoring overall fit, demonstrated relevant experience, professionalism, and the ability to effectively deliver services specific to HTDC’s federal programs. The solicitation mandates compliance with Hawaii Revised Statutes and administrative rules, including registration with Hawaii Compliance Express to ensure good standing in tax and insurance matters. The contract is typified as an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) arrangement, incorporating applicants’ proposals into contractual documents to allow for task orders as needed. Key personnel disclosures are essential, and modifications or protests are governed by clearly defined internal provisions. No packaging, shipping, or physical delivery requirements apply since the contract covers consulting services, and no federal FAR clauses are directly incorporated, with contract terms instead outlined in internal special provisions. Direct administrative contact is through HTDC’s contract administrator, ensuring centralized management of proposals, compliance, and contract execution throughout the two-year period.