When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $225,000.

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

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Web and mobile platform development firm with experience delivering mobile-first cultural or tourism applications. Expertise in QR code systems, geolocation, interactive web experiences, and third-party platform integration. Experience with user experience design, digital wayfinding, and visitor engagement. Capability to develop culturally grounded educational and marketing content in collaboration with local communities. Strong project coordination, hosting coordination, and analytics capabilities.

Urban Trail Walking Tour Platform (Due August 31, 2026)

Overview

Media, Creative Design & AV Production

Honolulu, Hawaii, United StatesPosted: July 31, 2026Deadline: August 31, 2026

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SUMMARY

This opportunity seeks a vendor to create and implement a mobile-first urban trail walking tour platform using QR codes, geolocation, and interactive cultural content. The project includes platform development, user experience design, wayfinding, community integration, and performance insights.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be registered on the Hawaiʻi State eProcurement System (HIePRO)
Must have a minimum of ten years of professional experience in tourism, destination management, visitor experience development, cultural interpretation, community engagement, trail planning, or related fields
Must have experience working with governmental agencies, tourism authorities, non-profit organizations, cultural institutions, businesses, or community partners on public-facing projects
Must have a team of professionals with expertise in project management, content development, stakeholder engagement, and visitor experience or interpretive planning
Must provide a Certificate of Vendor Compliance or proof of application for CVC
Must provide three references for previous work performed as a Prime Contractor
Must provide a corporate resolution or written authorization for the representative to sign the proposal and contract

BUDGET

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$225,000

CONTRACT DURATION

8 months

TIMELINE

Release of Request for Proposals: July 27th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: July 31st, 2026

State’s Response to Written Questions: August 4th, 2026

Deadline to Submit Notice of Intent to Offer: August 6th, 2026

Proposal Due Date/Time: August 31st, 2026

Priority Listed Offeror Selection & Notification: Week of September 14th, 2026

Best and Final Offer Deadline: Week of September 14th, 2026

Notice of Award: Week of September 21st, 2026

Start of Contract Performance: Week of October 5th, 2026

End of Contract Performance: May 31st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

July 31, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

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DESCRIPTION

The vendor will plan, design, develop, and implement a mobile-first, web-based urban trail walking tour platform for a cultural experience coordinated with an existing website. The platform will use QR codes, mobile geolocation, and interactive web features to guide visitors through a curated sequence of sites while presenting culturally grounded storytelling and educational content.

Required services include user experience design, cultural content integration, interactive content and visitor engagement, wayfinding, QR code system development, marketing content development, business and community integration, coordination with a third-party platform, secondary hosting coordination, and content performance insights. Video, audio, and similar multimedia materials will not be considered during the evaluation of written proposals.

All vendor questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026. Proposals are due by August 31, 2026.

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When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due August 31, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 31, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $225,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Web and mobile platform development firm with experience delivering mobile-first cultural or tourism applications
Expertise in QR code systems, geolocation, interactive web experiences, and third-party platform integration
Experience with user experience design, digital wayfinding, and visitor engagement
Capability to develop culturally grounded educational and marketing content in collaboration with local communities
Strong project coordination, hosting coordination, and analytics capabilities

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