When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways to Cultural Practice (Due November 12, 2026)

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Education, Training & Libraries

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: October 12, 2026Deadline: November 12, 2026

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SUMMARY

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs is seeking a contractor to manage and implement a multi-phase initiative to build one pilot Cultural Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of five years of demonstrated experience in Hawai'i performing workforce development intermediary, career pathway, CTE, work-based learning, or closely related cross-sector coordination work
Must have a physical office location on the island of O'ahu
Must be registered and incorporated or organized under the laws of the State of Hawai'i or registered to do business in the State of Hawai'i
Must have no outstanding balances owing to the OHA
Must provide proof of compliance with Section 3-122-112, HAR (General Excise Tax, Employment Security, Workers' Compensation, Temporary Disability Insurance, Prepaid Health Care)
Must provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance from Hawaii Compliance Express
Must provide insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2M per occurrence/$2M aggregate), Personal and Advertising Injury ($1M), Umbrella Liability ($2M), Automobile Insurance ($1M/$2M), Workers Compensation, and Professional Liability ($1M/$2M)
Must provide a Wage Certificate pursuant to Section 103-55, HRS
Must provide a Corporate Resolution indicating authorized signer

BUDGET

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$50,000 – $150,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposals: October 12th, 2026

Due Date to Submit Questions: October 20th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. HST

OHA’s Response to Questions: October 27th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. HST

Proposals Due Date/Time: November 12th, 2026, 2:00 p.m. HST

Proposal Evaluations: November 13th, 2026 - November 20th, 2026

Notice of Award: November 2026

Contract Start Date: December 2026

QUESTION DEADLINE

October 20, 2026

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Issuing Agency

Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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DESCRIPTION

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is seeking a contractor to serve as a workforce development intermediary to manage and implement a multi-phase initiative to build one pilot Cultural Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathway. The project integrates Native Hawaiian cultural practices with CTE programs to prepare students for careers rooted in Hawaiian traditions. Responsibilities include curriculum design, facilitating working groups, developing a practitioner certification framework, supporting contracting and onboarding of cultural practitioners, teacher training, and pilot implementation. The initial contract term is 12 months, with options for extensions up to a maximum of 60 months.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due November 12, 2026. Questions must be submitted by October 20, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: Settle estimates the budget at $50,000 – $150,000. The issuer has not published an official figure.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Office of Hawaiian Affairs. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

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