ATTACHMENT 09 Contractor References.docx

This is a Contractor References attachment for RFP 27-01 issued by the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), a state agency responsible for destination marketing and sustainable tourism management across the Hawaiian Islands. The attachment requires offerors to submit at least three (3) references demonstrating prior experience as a Prime Contractor performing work similar to the project scope. Each reference entry requests documentation of services rendered, including the client organization name and address, project name and dates, a primary contact with title and contact information (email and phone), and a detailed description of the scope of services provided. The form also includes space for provider information and solicitation reference number at the top, with an additional comments section available for supplementary information.

The references are intended to substantiate the offeror's qualifications for providing comprehensive destination brand marketing services for the Hawaiian Islands within North America major market areas, including the U.S. East, U.S. West, and Canada, with services limited to leisure travel marketing. This attachment serves as a qualification and evaluation tool to assess contractor capability and relevant experience prior to contract award. No pricing terms, funding amounts, or contract duration information is contained within this reference form document.