Study to Examine Other States' Approaches to Regulating Certain Aspects of Condominium Regimes

The Hawaii Legislative Reference Bureau is soliciting competitive sealed proposals under RFP LRB 01-25 to conduct a comprehensive study examining the regulatory approaches of other U.S. states regarding condominium regimes. Mandated by Act 43 of the 2024 Session Laws of Hawaii, the selected contractor will research various regulatory frameworks, analyze findings, and produce a detailed report. Key deliverables include a project outline, preliminary findings, draft reports for review by the Legislative Reference Bureau, and a final report to be delivered to the Hawaii Legislature and the Condominium Property Regime Task Force. While the contractor may propose engagement with the Task Force or other stakeholders if deemed critical, such outreach is optional. Proposals must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. HST on April 17, 2025, via email or physical mail to the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu. The contract is expected to be a firm-fixed-price award, with total pricing strictly limited to the funds appropriated under Act 43. The project will be managed by the Legislative Reference Bureau, with primary point of contact Shawn Nakama and oversight from Director Charlotte A. Carter-Yamauchi. Although the contractor may be requested to provide briefings to legislative members, formal testimony at hearings is not required.