ATTACHMENT 01 Offeror Checklist.docx

This is an Offeror Checklist for Request for Proposal (RFP) No. 27-20 issued by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a state agency responsible for managing tourism in Hawaii sustainably. The RFP seeks a qualified consultant to conduct a comprehensive Statewide Sports Tourism Study to provide data-driven insights for policy and investment decisions regarding sporting events in Hawaii. The study will examine the economic benefits and public costs associated with sporting events and will serve as a strategic roadmap for future sports tourism opportunities. All data, findings, and recommended legislation from the study must be compiled into a final report and submitted to HTA no later than March 31, 2027. The Legislature appropriated funds to support this effort to enable the state to make informed decisions about which sporting events and opportunities to pursue.

Offerors must submit a comprehensive proposal package that includes two separate PDF files. The first PDF must contain a cover page, table of contents, cover letter, company overview, organizational chart and capacity assessment, professional experience, proposed approach and workplan, and a detailed budget and cost proposal. The second PDF must include the completed Offeror Checklist, Proposal Transmittal Letter, Corporate Resolution, Standard Qualifications Questionnaire, Contractor References, Subcontractor References if applicable, Confidential Information List if applicable, Conflicts of Interest Disclosures and Attestations, and either a Certificate of Vendor Compliance or proof of application for CVC. Additionally, offerors must submit a Certification of Non-Debarment and must disclose any exceptions to the RFP requirements or state that none exist. All offerors must be registered on HIePRO prior to submission.