ATTACHMENT 09 Contractor References.docx

This is a Contractor References attachment for the Hawaii Tourism Authority's Request for Proposal 27-03, which seeks a qualified contractor to provide destination brand marketing services for the Hawaiian Islands in the Japan major market area. Offerors are required to submit at least three references demonstrating prior experience as a prime contractor on similar projects. For each reference, contractors must provide the client organization name and address, project name and dates, a contact person with title, email, and phone number, and a detailed description of the scope of services rendered.

The attachment serves as a standardized form to document the offeror's relevant experience and track record with comparable destination marketing initiatives. References should specifically highlight leisure travel marketing experience, as services related to the Meetings, Conventions & Incentives market segment are expressly excluded from this solicitation. Submission of complete and verifiable references is a critical component of the proposal evaluation process.