Food Security Program Service
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SUMMARY
KEY REQUIREMENTS
BUDGET
VerifiedCONTRACT DURATION
TIMELINE
RFP Issued: June 10th, 2026
Informational Webinar: June 16th, 2026
Deadline for Questions: July 10th, 2026
Department Response to Questions: July 17th, 2026
Proposal Deadline: August 10th, 2026
Selection/Award Notifications: September 9th, 2026
Grant Agreement Execution Period: September 9th – September 30th, 2026
Tentative Agreement Commencement Date: September 9th, 2026
QUESTION DEADLINE
CONTACTS
Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone
Additional decision-makers and their departments
Issuing Agency
County Of Hawaiʻi Department Of Research And Development
DESCRIPTION
The government authority in Hilo, Hawaii is seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive food security program services. The selected provider will collaborate with stakeholders to foster innovation, resource development, and overall program sustainability throughout the local food system. Key objectives include increasing access to locally produced food among low-income residents, reducing food waste, and enhancing community disaster resilience.
The vendor will also support farm-to-school initiatives, agriculture- and garden-based nutrition or food safety education, and other programs that encourage environmental stewardship while improving educational and health outcomes. Additional responsibilities include outreach for nutrition access programs aimed at delivering food assistance and education to individuals and families, particularly those that are low-income, seniors, and children. The program also involves the development and management of shared community resources such as infrastructure, gardens, and aquatic resources to ensure subsistence food and resource availability.
The initial contract will span one year. Interested parties must submit any questions about the proposal no later than July 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is the submission deadline?
- Submissions are due August 10, 2026. Questions must be submitted by July 10, 2026.
- What is the budget for this RFP?
- The published budget is $10,000 – $25,000.
- Who issued this RFP?
- It was issued by County Of Hawaiʻi Department Of Research And Development. The work is located in Hilo, Hawaii, United States.
- Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
- Experience with food security and community nutrition programs
- Demonstrated success in collaborative, multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Expertise in farm-to-school, agricultural education, or food systems
- Proven ability to serve low-income or at-risk populations
- Presence or operational capability in Hawaii or similar communities
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