When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $350,000.

It was issued by Hawai'i Tourism Authority. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Public-sector strategy and economic consulting firm. Experience evaluating sports tourism, sporting events, or destination development. Expertise in economic impact analysis, infrastructure assessment, and community impact mitigation. Ability to develop data-driven policy recommendations and legislative reports. Familiarity with Hawaii or comparable tourism and sports markets.

Sports Strategy Study Services (Due September 18, 2026)

Overview

Arts, Culture & Sports

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: August 14, 2026Deadline: September 18, 2026

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SUMMARY

Hawaii seeks a vendor to conduct a comprehensive sports strategy study addressing the economic benefits, public costs, infrastructure capacity, community impacts, and partnership opportunities related to sports tourism. The resulting report will provide a strategic roadmap and inform potential legislation.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in conducting sports tourism studies, sports commission reports, and/or evaluation of sports economic impact to destinations.
Must be registered on the Hawai'i State eProcurement System (HIePRO).
Must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in the State of Hawai'i, including tax, employment, and insurance requirements.
Must provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance (CVC) from Hawai'i Compliance Express or proof of application.
Must provide three references for previous work performed as a Prime Contractor similar to this project.
Must provide a corporate resolution or written authorization of the representative to sign the proposal and contract.
Must maintain commercial general liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate.
Must maintain automobile liability insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 for bodily injury and property damage per accident.

BUDGET

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$350,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposals: August 13th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: August 17th, 2026

State's Response to Written Questions: August 19th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Notice of Intent to Offer: August 24th, 2026

Proposal Due Date/Time: September 18th, 2026

Priority Listed Offeror Selection & Notification: Week of September 28th, 2026

Best and Final Offer Deadline: Week of September 28th, 2026

Notice of Award: Week of October 5th, 2026

Start of Contract Performance: Week of October 19th, 2026

End of Contract Performance: May 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 17, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Hawai'i Tourism Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The selected vendor will provide a sports strategy study for the State of Hawaii, delivering data-driven insights to support policy and investment decisions related to sports tourism. The study will examine the economic benefits and public costs associated with sporting events and will serve as a strategic roadmap identifying sporting events and opportunities the state should pursue. All data, findings, and recommended legislation will be compiled into a final report.

The study will include a core market and economic evaluation examining the net economic benefits of sports tourism, including direct and indirect revenues and costs. It will also assess existing infrastructure and major venues to determine whether other large-scale sporting facilities could support sports tourism.

In addition, the vendor will identify potential infrastructure and community impacts associated with further sports tourism investment, including traffic, public safety, and noise, and recommend mitigation strategies. The study will evaluate whether partnerships with local athletes who have achieved national or international prominence could strengthen efforts to promote sports tourism. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026, and proposals are due September 18, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 18, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 17, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $350,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Hawai'i Tourism Authority. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Public-sector strategy and economic consulting firm
Experience evaluating sports tourism, sporting events, or destination development
Expertise in economic impact analysis, infrastructure assessment, and community impact mitigation
Ability to develop data-driven policy recommendations and legislative reports
Familiarity with Hawaii or comparable tourism and sports markets

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