Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B26002161
Hawaii DHS Seeks Contractor for Statewide Communications Support Services
Posted
March 23, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
B26002161
NAICS
541820
The Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Services Division (SSD), is seeking a qualified contractor to provide statewide Communications Support Services. - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Social Services Division - Contracting office located at 1010 Richards Street, Suite 216, Honolulu, HI - Scope of Services: - Develop and implement strategic communication plans - Manage public media and community relations - Provide crisis communication support and internal communications - Deliver culturally informed branding and communications - Prepare deliverables such as reports, flyers, social media graphics, newsletters, and branding/style guide updates - Support compliance with the Uniform Information Practices Act (UIPA) - Products/Services Requested: - Communications Support Services (annual contract) - Single line item for total annual costs - Requirements: - Contractor must have at least three years of experience in public relations and communications (preferably Hawaii-based) - Compliance with Hawaii General Excise Tax and registration in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) or equivalent - Maintain specified insurance coverage - Adhere to confidentiality, nondiscrimination, and audit requirements - Electronic bid submission via HIePRO; transaction fee applies to awarded vendor - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Place of Performance: - Services to be performed on Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands - Contracting office in Honolulu, HI
Description
The Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS), Social Services Division (SSD), is seeking a contractor to provide communications support services. The scope includes assessing and developing communications management programs, internal communication programs, and culturally informed communications. The service aims to enhance public awareness of DHS services, maintain public media relations, and foster public trust. Bids must be submitted electronically via HIePRO by April 14, 2026.