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Office of Planning and Sustainable Development

Adaptation Pathways and Managed Retreat Education & Outreach

Due
Dec 4, 2026
Questions due
Nov 13, 2026
Budget
$200,000
Verified
Contract
24 months
Location
  • Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Posted
Nov 2, 2026
Category
Education, Training & Libraries

SUMMARY

The Office of Planning and Sustainable Development is seeking a contractor to produce a suite of educational materials on adaptation pathways and managed retreat strategies for three distinct audiences: land-use decision makers, planning professionals, and the general public.
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DESCRIPTION

The State of Hawaii Office of Planning and Sustainable Development, Coastal Zone Management Program, is seeking a contractor to develop factual, evidence-based educational materials on adaptation pathways and managed retreat strategies. The project aims to promote a common understanding of these terms to facilitate meaningful planning and policy implementation. Deliverables include fact sheets, brochures, checklists, posters, presentation slides, decision trees, and further reading lists tailored to three target audiences: land-use decision makers, planning professionals, and the general public. The contractor will also be responsible for branding, consulting with a panel of staff and planners, and presenting final products to the Marine and Coastal Zone Advocacy Council and the Ocean Resources Management Plan Working Group. The project must be completed by December 31, 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • Must have experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of technical and communications professionals
  • Must have familiarity with management of public and private coastal lands in Hawaii
  • Must have familiarity with land use laws, ordinances, and rules of the State of Hawaii and its four counties
  • Must have demonstrated experience with Hawaii's existing land use and shoreline management frameworks
  • Must have demonstrated experience communicating complex public policy topics to diverse audiences
  • Must have demonstrated experience creating cohesive branding packages and communications strategies
  • Must have demonstrated experience creating and presenting educational or outreach materials
  • Must have demonstrated experience with public information practices and ADA compliance
  • Must be compliant with all laws governing entities doing business in Hawaii, including tax and labor laws
  • Must be registered with Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) prior to award
  • Must maintain required insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Professional Liability

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TIMELINE

Public Notice of Solicitation: November 2, 2026

Deadline to Register with OPSD: November 9, 2026

Deadline to Submit Written Questions: November 13, 2026

STATE Response to Written Questions: November 20, 2026

Deadline to Submit Proposals: December 4, 2026

STATE Evaluation of Proposals Completed: December 18, 2026

Anticipated Contract Start Date: January 5, 2027

Contract End Date: December 31, 2027

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Office of Planning and Sustainable Development

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?
Submissions are due December 4, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?
The published budget is $200,000.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by Office of Planning and Sustainable Development. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

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