State of Hawaii Services to Administer Nurse Aide Examinations and Registry RFP 2026
Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | State of HawaiiState · Honolulu, HI- Due
- Sep 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Primary contact
- Kristen Kekoa-Nakasone
- (808) 586-2643
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Summary
The State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs (DCCA) is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for services to administer nurse aide examinations and maintain a nurse aide registry.
The selected contractor will be responsible for the development, administration, and scoring of competency evaluations for nurse aides, as well as the ongoing maintenance of the state's official nurse aide registry. This solicitation involves local funding and may have additional requirements. Proposals must be submitted by September 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM to the King Kalakaua Building, Room 343, in Honolulu. Kristen Kekoa-Nakasone is the primary contact for this procurement.
- Submit to
- King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, Room 343, Honolulu, HI, 96813
- Scope location
- Honolulu, HI
- Reported agency
- State of Hawaii, Department of Commerce & Consumer Affairs
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | State of Hawaii?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 21, 2026. Submissions should be delivered to: King Kalakaua Building, 335 Merchant Street, Room 343, Honolulu, HI, 96813. For questions, contact Kristen Kekoa-Nakasone.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | State of Hawaii 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 Kristen Kekoa-Nakasone at (808) 586-2643. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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. Review the full document from Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs | State of Hawaii for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Honolulu, HI. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.