Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #B26003515
Hawaii Med-QUEST Division Seeks Communications and Public Relations Services for H.R.1 and CMS Engagement
Posted
June 29, 2026
Respond By
July 10, 2026
Identifier
B26003515
NAICS
541820
The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services Med-QUEST Division is seeking a Hawaii-based consultant for a comprehensive communications and public relations initiative supporting the Working Families Tax Cut Act (H.R.1) and compliance with CMS community engagement requirements. - Government Buyer: - State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Med-QUEST Division - Scope of Services: - Develop and execute a 12-month strategic marketing and public relations plan - Target audiences: Med-QUEST members, healthcare providers, managed care organizations, legislators, general public, and internal state agencies - Deliverables include: - Strategic messaging and advocacy materials - Educational resources and standardized communications templates - Multi-channel collateral (print, digital, social media) - Earned and paid media coordination - Multimedia production (video, audio, graphics) - Support for internal meetings and presentations - Notable Requirements: - Minimum five years of relevant experience in communications and public relations - Physical business presence in Hawaii for at least eight years - Demonstrated expertise in Medicaid communications and regulatory compliance - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract may be extended up to four additional six-month periods
Description
The solicitation is for Communications and Public Relations Services to support the Med-QUEST Division of the Hawaii Department of Human Services. The scope includes developing and executing a 12-month community engagement and communications plan related to the Working Families Tax Cut Act (H.R.1) and CMS community engagement requirements. The contractor will provide strategic messaging, advocacy materials, educational resources, media relations, multimedia production, and support for internal meetings. The contract period is from July 15, 2026, to July 14, 2027, with optional extensions.