Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P27000346

Administrative Support Services for Arts Education for Healthy Communities Program in Hawaii

This opportunity seeks an organization to provide administrative support for the Arts Education for Healthy Communities Initiative in Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Department of Accounting and General Services, Hawaii - Office: Arts Education Specialist - Services Requested: - Administrative support for managing, matching, and distributing grant funds ($50,000) to teaching artists and arts organizations - Oversight of the granting process, including panel facilitation, award letter issuance, onboarding and exit meetings, fund disbursement, invoice and report collection, confidentiality maintenance, teaching artist review, and coordination of film/photography for residencies - Coordination with community centers, libraries, houseless shelters, and other organizations across all Hawaiian islands - Notable Requirements: - Experience in grant administration, contract management, and arts education support in Hawaii - Organization must match state funds and comply with state and federal statutes - Electronic proposal submission via Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) - Inclusion of all applicable taxes and fees in bids - Payment of a 0.75% transaction fee (capped at $5,000) to Hawaii Information Consortium, LLC dba NIC Hawaii - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Contract is for one job, with possibility of up to six annual extensions upon mutual agreement

Description

The Arts Education for Healthy Communities Initiative will provide funding and opportunities for teaching artists to partner with community centers, libraries, houseless shelters, and other community organizations across all Hawaiian islands. The program aims to connect communities and combat isolation, especially for those with limited access to arts education. The awarded organization will manage the distribution of funds to teaching artists and arts organizations and must match the funds provided. The contract period is from October 15, 2026, to October 1, 2027, with a possibility of extension upon mutual agreement.

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