Hawaii eProcurement Portal #RFP-27001002

Statewide Coordination Services for Hawaii Poetry Out Loud Competition

This opportunity is for a contractor to manage and implement the Poetry Out Loud Competition across Hawaii, supporting arts and literacy for high school students. - Government Buyer: - State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, State of Hawaii - Office: Arts Education Specialist - Vendors/OEMs: - No OEMs or product manufacturers are specified; this is a service contract - Services Requested: - Coordination and management of the statewide Poetry Out Loud Competition - Outreach to all public and private high schools - Support for teachers and school-level competitions - Logistics for the statewide event and finalist travel to the national competition in Washington, DC - Attendance at national meetings and liaison duties with the national coordinator - Final reporting and communication - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be Hawaii-based with experience in statewide youth competitions and arts/literacy - Must coordinate travel and event logistics for finalists - Serve as the primary state contact for the program - No physical products or part numbers are requested; all deliverables are service-based - Estimated contract value: $25,000 for one job - NAICS codes: 711310 (Arts Event Organizing), 711320 (Promoters of Performing Arts) - Contract period is 8 months, with possible extensions up to six additional years if mutually agreed

Description

The solicitation is for a contractor to manage and implement the Poetry Out Loud competition in Hawaii. The contractor will coordinate all aspects of the event, including outreach, logistics, and travel arrangements. The contract period begins on October 15, 2026, and ends on June 30, 2027, with possible extensions upon mutual agreement. The estimated contract value is $25,000. The solicitation is issued by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaii.

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