Opportunity
Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q27000087
Independent Evaluation of Hawaii State Public Library System LSTA Five-Year Plan
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
Q27000087
NAICS
541720, 541690
The Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) is seeking an independent contractor to evaluate its Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan for 2023-2027. - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Public Library System (HSPLS) - Contact: Stacey Aldrich, State Librarian - Scope of Work: - Independent evaluation of LSTA-funded activities and progress toward plan goals - Survey design, data collection, analysis, and comprehensive reporting - Recommendations for the 2028-2032 LSTA Five-Year Plan - Deliverables required in print, PDF, and editable electronic formats - Final report must comply with Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requirements - All deliverables must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA - Requirements: - Experience in public library program evaluation - Familiarity with LSTA projects and IMLS evaluation standards - Strong analytical and communication skills - No specific OEMs or product vendors are named; opportunity is open to qualified evaluation service providers
Description
The Hawai'i State Public Library System (HSPLS) is seeking qualified contractors with expertise in assessment and evaluation to conduct an independent evaluation of HSPLS's Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Five-Year Plan 2023-2027. The evaluation will assess the effectiveness of LSTA-funded activities, measure progress toward stated goals, and provide recommendations to inform the development of Hawai'i's 2028-2032 LSTA Five-Year Plan. The final Evaluation Report must comply with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) requirements for State Program Evaluations.