When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due November 30, 2026. Questions must be submitted by November 13, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $60,000.

It was issued by Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife. The work is located in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.

Working Group Facilitator and Implementation Planning Consultant for the Shade and Fruit Trees for Schools Statewide Implementation Working Group (Due November 30, 2026)

SUMMARY

The Department of Land and Natural Resources is seeking a consultant to facilitate and provide planning services for a working group tasked with developing a statewide program for tree canopy expansion in public schools.

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DESCRIPTION

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the Department of Education (HIDOE) are seeking a qualified contractor to provide independent planning, facilitation, research, coordination, synthesis, and report-development services for the Shade and Fruit Trees for Schools Statewide Implementation Working Group. The contractor will assist in developing a credible, actionable framework for a long-term statewide program to expand tree canopy across public school campuses. The contract term is approximately December 2026 through July 2027.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have experience designing and facilitating collaborative planning processes involving multiple organizations or agencies
Must have experience facilitating groups with differing organizational responsibilities, perspectives, and levels of authority
Must have strong meeting design and facilitation skills, including consensus-building and management of complex discussions
Must have strong research, synthesis, analytical, and professional writing skills
Must have experience in translating complex discussions and technical information into clear recommendations and decision-ready documents
Must have experience managing multi-month projects with multiple meetings, participants, milestones, and deliverables
Must have the ability to work effectively with Hawaii public agencies and diverse community and professional stakeholders
Must have the ability to complete the project within the required timeframe

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TIMELINE

Questions due by November 13th, 2026.

Responses to questions issued by November 20th, 2026.

Proposals due by November 30th, 2026.

Anticipated notice of award in December 2026.

Anticipated contract start in December 2026.

Issuing Agency

Department of Land and Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Wildlife

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Working Group Facilitator and Implementation Planning Consultant for the Shade and Fruit Trees for Schools Statewide Implementation Working Group