Update Hawaii Administrative Rules 11-29, "Food and Food Products"

The contract involves providing expert services to update Hawaii Administrative Rules Chapter 11-29, "Food and Food Products," to ensure alignment with federal standards such as the US FDA Manufactured Food Regulatory Program Standards (MFRPS) and Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP). The Hawaii Department of Health Food and Drug Branch seeks a qualified contractor to undertake comprehensive rule revisions, including drafting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory analysis, with the goal of producing both redlined and clean versions of the updated rules in PDF and Word formats. The project is scheduled for a 12-month period starting around July 1, 2026, with potential extension, funded through Hawaii’s general funds on a reimbursement basis. The scope emphasizes meticulous drafting, tracking changes, conducting comparative analyses, and providing multiple regulatory options for each section, beginning with foundational parts such as purposes and definitions, progressing systematically through the chapter. The procurement process is structured around a detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) issued on November 5, 2025, with a submission deadline of December 3, 2025. Proposals must adhere to strict formatting guidelines, including submission of one original, four copies, and digital files in specified formats. Evaluation criteria prioritize applicant qualifications and experience (40%), budget (35%), references (15%), and proposal accuracy (10%), with awards based on a best-value trade-off considering overall qualifications and cost. Post-award, the selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the final updated rules, supporting documentation, and compliance with administrative requirements such as IRS W-9, insurance certificates, and a Certificate of Vendor Compliance. The contract emphasizes detailed, phased drafting, stakeholder collaboration, and adherence to federal and state regulatory standards, with no physical delivery or logistics requirements, focusing solely on administrative and regulatory services within the state of Hawaii.