City & County of Honolulu RFP-DCS-1886707 To Lease City Property at Punawai Hale - 2026
city and county of HonoluluLocal Housing Authority · Honolulu, HI- Due
- Nov 18, 2026
- 15 days left
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Contract term
- 4.9 years
- Primary contact
- Reid Goto
- (808) 768-5535
The 30-second brief
The City & County of Honolulu Department of Community Services is seeking competitive sealed proposals under RFP-DCS-1886707 to lease City property located at 431 Kūwili Street, Honolulu, HI (Punawai Hale), specifically the Mezzanine level (approx. 4,684 sq ft) and/or the 2nd Floor housing space (approx. 12,901 sq ft containing 21 studio units). The facility is to be utilized to provide an outpatient medical clinic, health services, and permanent, transitional, or medical respite housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The contract term is 4 years and 11 months, with potential extension up to 19 years. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. HST. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to Reid Goto at [email protected]. Required qualifications include compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express, three years of experience operating a health services facility, three years of experience in homeless housing or supportive services, and a Hawaii real estate broker license if collecting rent for 2nd-floor housing.
Project Plan (20), Economic feasibility (20), Anticipated accomplishments (20), Project readiness (15), Experience (25)
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Summary
The City & County of Honolulu Department of Community Services is seeking competitive sealed proposals under RFP-DCS-1886707 to lease City property located at 431 Kūwili Street, Honolulu, HI (Punawai Hale), specifically the Mezzanine level (approx. 4,684 sq ft) and/or the 2nd Floor housing space (approx. 12,901 sq ft containing 21 studio units).
The facility is to be utilized to provide an outpatient medical clinic, health services, and permanent, transitional, or medical respite housing for individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The contract term is 4 years and 11 months, with potential extension up to 19 years. Proposals are due by November 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. HST. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to Reid Goto at [email protected]. Required qualifications include compliance with Hawaii Compliance Express, three years of experience operating a health services facility, three years of experience in homeless housing or supportive services, and a Hawaii real estate broker license if collecting rent for 2nd-floor housing.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
12- Certificate of Vendor Compliance
- Certificate of non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3)
- By-laws
- Articles/Charter of Incorporation
- Current list of Board of Director members
- Audited financial statement
- Certificate of Good Standing from DCCA
- State of Hawaii professional license
- Proof of General Liability and Malpractice insurance
- Proof of Clinical Privileges
- Hawaii real estate broker license
- Evidence of commitments for resources
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Oahu, HI
- Projected sq ft
- 17,585 sq ft
- Reported agency
- City & County of Honolulu
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from city and county of Honolulu?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 18, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Reid Goto.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including city and county of Honolulu in HI, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Reid Goto at (808) 768-5535. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Project Plan (20), Economic feasibility (20), Anticipated accomplishments (20), Project readiness (15), Experience (25)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from city and county of Honolulu?
All active and historical solicitations from city and county of Honolulu are tracked and searchable. As a local housing authority agency, city and county of Honolulu regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4.9 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 18, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Vendor Compliance, Certificate of non-profit status under Section 501(c)(3), By-laws, Articles/Charter of Incorporation, Current list of Board of Director members, Audited financial sta. Review the full document from city and county of Honolulu for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Oahu, HI. The total projected area is 17585 sq ft. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.