RFP 27-13 Capitol Historic District Urban Trail Walking Tour

The Hawaii Tourism Authority is requesting proposals for planning, design, development, and implementation of a cultural corridor experience centered on the Capitol Historic District Urban Trail on Oahu under RFP 27-13, with proposals due August 31, 2026.

The scope encompasses content creation, user experience design, QR code system development, and coordination with third-party platform providers to deliver an integrated walking tour experience. The successful offeror must demonstrate expertise in cultural heritage interpretation, digital platform integration, and visitor experience design aligned with HTA's mission to manage tourism sustainably while preserving cultural values and natural resources.

Offerors must submit minimum three professional references documenting prior experience as prime contractor on substantially similar projects involving digital platforms, cultural content, and visitor experience design. Proposers must complete a Standard Qualifications Questionnaire requiring organizational information, five-year project history with contract amounts and owner references, financial statements including notarized balance sheets and income statements, and disclosure of prior contract failures or conflicts of interest. Subcontractor references are required if applicable.

Proposals must include a corporate resolution or written authorization demonstrating the signatory's authority to bind the organization, a proposal transmittal letter, conflicts of interest disclosures with eight yes/no questions and attestations, and a confidential information list if applicable. Affirmative responses to conflict questions require detailed explanations of involved parties, nature of activities, estimated contract impact, and proposed mitigation measures; omission or misrepresentation may result in disqualification.

All contracts will be governed by AG-008 103D General Conditions, which establish performance expectations, compliance obligations, insurance requirements, and indemnification provisions. The source does not specify contract value, contract term, or incumbent information.