Maui County Film Industry Program Services for Development and Production Support
- Client
- County of Maui Office of Economic Development
- Solicitation No.
- 26-27/P-95
- Posted
- 10/24/2026
- Category
- Marketing and Branding
- Budget
- Looking for Proposals
- NAICS
- —
- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe County of Maui Office of Economic Development requires a qualified contractor to provide professional film industry program services across Maui County. The selected vendor will deliver film industry development, production support, marketing, location assistance, local workforce development, and outreach campaigns for film, television, commercial, and digital media activities. Offerors must possess significant professional experience in film, television, and commercial production, along with location assistance capabilities. Eligibility is restricted to USA-based onshore organizations that are registered to do business in Hawaiʻi. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Public Purchase System by 4:00 p.m. HST on November 6, 2026. Submissions must contain a business letter, offeror background, work plan and schedule, three past performance references from the last five years, and an itemized price proposal. Proposals will be evaluated up to 100 total points based on industry experience, understanding of Maui County, work plan, recruitment capabilities, workforce strategy, cultural stewardship, track record, personnel qualifications, and overall cost.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from RFP 26-27P-95 Mauil Film Industry Program Services.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The County of Maui Office of Economic Development seeks a qualified contractor to provide professional film industry development, production support, marketing, location assistance, industry outreach, and related program services. The services support film, television, commercial, digital media, and other production activity throughout Maui County. Sealed offers are received electronically via Public Purchase.
- Issued by
- County of Maui
- Proposals Due
- November 6, 2026 4:00 p.m. HST
- How to submit
- Electronic via Public Purchase System
- Submission details
- Sealed offers must be submitted via the Public Purchase System (http://publicpurchase.com/gems/mauico.hi/buyer/public/publiclnfo).
- Contract term
- Commence upon issuance of the Notice to Proceed through June 30, 2027, with four one-year extension options.
- Place of performance
- Maui County, Hawaii
- Funding
- HRS 103D
How proposals are evaluated
| Relevant film and production industry experience | 10 points |
| Understanding of Maui County and its communities | 10 points |
| Proposed approach and work plan | 15 points |
| Industry relationships and production recruitment capabilities | 15 points |
| Local workforce and economic-development strategy | 15 points |
| Cultural and community stewardship approach | 10 points |
| Demonstrated ability to achieve measurable results | 10 points |
| Qualifications and experience of proposed personnel | 5 points |
| Cost and overall value to the County | 10 points |
Scope of work
- Production recruitment and business development
- Production assistance and resource guidance
- Location services, preliminary scouting, and maintaining location databases
- Local industry and workforce development
- Industry relations and liaison with state film office
- Marketing, communications, and outreach campaigns
- Cultural and community stewardship promoting respectful practices
- Regular activity reporting and annual economic impact reports
Minimum qualifications
- Significant professional experience in film, television, commercial production, location management, film commission services, or related industries
- Demonstrated knowledge of production operations and industry practices
- Knowledge of Maui County's communities, geography, businesses, and production environment
- Established relationships within the film and production industry
- Ability to work effectively with government agencies, private property owners, production companies, cultural practitioners, businesses, and community organizations
- Demonstrated ability to market destinations or attract production activity
- Strong communication and project-management skills
- Registered to do business in Hawaii and possess required General Excise Tax licenses prior to award
Documents to include with the bid
- Letter of Transmittal
- Qualifications and Personnel section with key personnel resumes or biographies
- Work Plan and Schedule
- Past Performance and References (three engagements within the last five years)
- Price Proposal with itemized budget through June 30, 2027
- Exceptions and Supporting Materials section
- Tax Clearances pursuant to HRS 103D-328
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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