RFP 27-13 Capitol Historic District Urban Trail Walking Tour

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) is soliciting proposals under RFP 27-13 for the Capitol Historic District Urban Trail Walking Tour on Oahu. The selected contractor will be responsible for the planning, design, development, and implementation of a cultural corridor experience. Key deliverables include a requirements and UX prototype, core Progressive Web App (PWA) development, content and voiceover integration, and ADA certification. The project emphasizes digital accessibility, requiring compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and the delivery of print-ready QR codes and digital artwork for trail activation. Physical fabrication and infrastructure maintenance are explicitly excluded from the scope. The award process is merit-based and qualitative, utilizing a trade-off approach that prioritizes cultural integrity, historical accuracy, and engagement with Native Hawaiian practitioners over the lowest price. Proposals must be submitted via the HIEPro portal, with a consolidated PDF for primary documentation and an editable .docx file for the transmittal letter. Contractors must adhere to strict Hawaii state requirements, including obtaining general excise tax licenses and tax clearance certificates from the Hawaii Department of Taxation and the IRS. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Hawaii and includes specific prohibitions on campaign contributions to state officials during the term of performance.