Community-Level Home Visitor Recognition Event

Background
The Hawaii State Department of Health (DOH), through its Family Health Services Division and Maternal and Child Health Branch, is initiating a contract for community-level home visitor recognition events. This initiative aims to honor 50 years of home visiting in Hawaii, celebrating the contributions of home visitors to maternal and child health outcomes.

The Home Visiting Services Unit (HVSU) supports a network called the Your ‘Ohana Network (YON), which provides essential resources to at-risk families, ensuring children are healthy and ready to learn.

Work Details
The contractor will plan and execute community-level recognition events that include: celebrating 50 years of home visiting in Hawaii; collaborating with local partners; inviting legislators or local politicians; promoting the event through various channels; coordinating hospitality services per DOH nutrition guidelines; and conducting post-event follow-up including invoicing within 45 days of the event.

The contractor must provide a detailed proposal upon submission, ensuring all logistics align with the outlined tasks.

Period of Performance
The contract period will extend from May 12, 2025, through December 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
The services will be performed in the state of Hawaii.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must be licensed to conduct business in Hawaii, be recipients of Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) federal funding, have an office located in Hawaii at the time of award, comply with all relevant statutes, possess a minimum of five years' experience in coordinating meetings/events, have prior experience with state health departments or similar agencies, demonstrate capability to meet administrative requirements for contracting with DOH, and exhibit professionalism and cultural sensitivity.