UH-RFP26-5009 DEVELOP AN AI-INTEGRATED CAREER PATHWAYS PLATFORM

P26001625 UH-RFP26-5009 DEVELOP AN AI-INTEGRATED CAREER PATHWAYS PLATFORMGeneral InformationSolicitation Number
P26001625Status
ReleasedDepartmentUniversity of HawaiiDivisionUniversity of HawaiiIslands (where the work/delivery is to be performed)
OahuCategoryServicesRelease Date 01/25/2026Offer Due Date & Time02/25/2026 02:30 PMDescriptionThe purpose of this Request for Proposal is to obtain the services of a CONTRACTOR to design, develop and implement an AI-Integrated Career Pathways Platform. The solution will guide students from middle/high school through postsecondary education and into the workforce, providing personalized insights into career pathways, programs of study, and labor market opportunities in Hawaiʻi. The University of Hawaiʻi Community Colleges System Office is leading this effort for broader statewide use.Contact PersonAllen, Sarah-JaneEmail sallen9@hawaii.edu Phone808-213-1210General CommentsThe term proposed on this solicitation includes:

- Implementation Period of six months (.5)

- Base maintenance Period of one and a half years (1.5)

- Four one-year options (4)

Covering a total period of performance of six years.Procurement OfficerSarah AllenAttachments RFP265009FINAL01252026.pdf
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P26001625 UH-RFP26-5009 DEVELOP AN AI-INTEGRATED CAREER PATHWAYS PLATFORMInstructions

• OFFER DEEMED FIRM/AUTHORITY TO SUBMIT OFFER: Submission of an electronic response to the State of Hawaii constitutes and shall be deemed an offer to sell the specified goods and/or services to the State of Hawaii at the price shown in the response and under the State's Terms and Conditions.
  
  The electronic response submitter certifies that he/she is authorized to sign the response for the submitting vendor and that the response is made without connection with any person, firm, or corporation making a response for the same goods and/or services and is in all respects fair and without collusion or fraud.
• TRANSACTION FEES: The awarded vendor shall pay a transaction fee of 0.75% (.0075) of the award, not to exceed $5,000 for each award. This transaction fee shall be based on the original award amount and the awarded vendor shall be responsible for payment of the fee to Tyler Hawaii, the vendor administering the HIePRO. Payment must be made to Tyler Hawaii within thirty (30) days of receipt of invoice. The invoice is generated based on the date the award is posted.
• QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SOLICITATION: Unless otherwise indicated, questions regarding this solicitation must be directed to the Buyer listed.
• RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION: Only responses submitted through HIePRO shall be considered for award.
• VENDOR NON-COMPLIANCE : NON-COMPLIANCE may result in a vendor not receiving an award, delay of payment, or cancellation of award. If the vendor does not maintain timely compliance, which is the vendor’s responsibility, an offer otherwise deemed responsive and responsible may not be awarded. State agencies may check for compliance at any time.
• VENDOR COMPLIANCE – PAPER DOCUMENTS : Vendors not utilizing HCE shall provide paper certificates that must be valid at the time of award. All applications for applicable clearances are the responsibility of the vendor, who must be compliant pursuant to HRS§103D-310(c) with the chapters 1) Chapter 237, General Excise Tax Laws; 2) Chapter 382, Hawaii Employment Security Law; 3)Chapter 386, Worker’s Compensation Law; 4) Chapter 392, Temporary Disability Insurance; 5)Chapter 393, Prepaid Health Care Act; and 6) §103D-310(c), Certificate of Good Standing (COGS) for entities doing business in the State. Upon receipt of compliance paper documents (A-6, LIR#27, COGS), the purchasing agency reserves the right to verify their validity with the respective issuing agency.
• VENDOR REGISTRATION IN HAWAII COMPLIANCE EXPRESS (HCE) : Vendors can register at https://vendors.ehawaii.gov/hce via an annual subscription fee and should subscribe prior to responding to a solicitation. For more information visit the HCE Section of the FAQs at http://spo.hawaii.gov/faqs/#tabs-4.
• COMPLIANCE AND DOCUMENTATION: Vendors are required to be compliant with all appropriate state and federal statutes. Proof of compliance is required through HCE or via paper documentation.
  
• Order of Precedence: All requirements, including terms and conditions, contained in the solicitation shall apply and in the event of any conflicting language, the solicitation language shall hold precedence.
• University of Hawaii General Provisions: All solicitations and awards shall be conducted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in each specific solicitation and the University of Hawaii General Provisions dated September 2013 incorporated by reference. http://hawaii.edu/oprpm/docs/GP0913.pdf
• ADDITIONAL FEES AND CHARGES: Vendors shall include all applicable fees, charges, surcharges, shipping/handling, delivery, or any other charges associated with this solicitation in the price submitted.
• HAWAII GENERAL EXCISE TAX (GET): Unless otherwise stated in this solicitation, vendors shall include all applicable taxes in the price submitted. The Hawaii General Excise Tax (GET) shall not exceed 4.712% for the islands of Oahu, Kauai , Hawaii, and Maui.