Hawaii Tourism Authority

Hawaii's state tourism agency, the Hawaii Tourism Authority, has issued a request for quotation in response to its need for an agency that can handle PR, communications and “outreach services.”

HTA wants an agency to conduct an assessment of the state DOT that highlights key areas of needed improvement as well as potential future partners. The agency also wants an agency that can provide “ongoing, proactive, strategic counsel to the HTA on issues relating to the agency, tourism and Hawaii,” which includes targeting key constituents, identifying and implementing communications activities, drafting press statements, coordinating media activities and monitoring media, providing strategic counsel on issues related to safety, security and crisis management, submitting reports and attending meetings as needed, among other duties.

Deadline for proposals is 4:30 p.m. (HST) on October 24. Applicants should provide a detailed cost breakdown of the services offered, including monthly expenditures.

Chief procurement officer for the RFQ is Ronald D. Rodriguez, [email protected].

The RFQ can be downloaded here (PDF), including a three-page addendum issued on October 4.