Hawaii eProcurement Portal #18141

Convene and facilitate in-person small group listening sessions

The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services has awarded Ward Research, Inc. a contract valued at $23,560.20 to convene and facilitate in-person small group listening sessions aimed at engaging family resource center staff and gathering input on the development of a statewide network of FRCs. The contract, based on adequate competition and conducted via small purchase (RFQ), includes services such as site selection consulting, marketing and opinion research, event planning, and general management consulting. The period of performance spans from March 25, 2026, to May 7, 2026. The procurement was overseen by Katherine Korenaga, whose contact email is kkorenaga@dhs.hawaii.gov, and the award was part of the Hawai‘i eProcurement Portal. The award supports community engagement efforts to address social determinants of health impacting Hawai‘i’s families.

Description

The Hawai‘i Department of Human Services (DHS), pursuant to Act 129, SLH 2022, is seeking to procure services to convene and facilitate in-person listening sessions to engage family resource center (FRC) staff and receive input on shared expectations, goals, and outputs of a statewide network of FRCs that would support the work of FRCs. DHS seeks bidders with experience in serving federal, state, or county governments, expertise of cultural protocols, deep understanding of local culture and community needs and familiarity with the social determinants of health and its impact on Hawai‘i’s families.

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