The Research and Development agency under the County of Hawaii, based in Hilo, focuses on advancing local economic resilience through targeted support for agricultural sustainability, infrastructure integrity, and international market access. Its core mission centers on enabling Hawaii’s unique economic sectors—particularly coffee cultivation and export competitiveness—by facilitating policy-aligned interventions, technical assistance, and physical infrastructure improvements.
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AI Mission Profile
The Research and Development agency under the County of Hawaii, based in Hilo, focuses on advancing local economic resilience through targeted support for agricultural sustainability, infrastructure integrity, and international market access. Its core mission centers on enabling Hawaii’s unique econ...
The Research and Development agency under the County of Hawaii, based in Hilo, focuses on advancing local economic resilience through targeted support for agricultural sustainability, infrastructure integrity, and international market access. Its core mission centers on enabling Hawaii’s unique economic sectors—particularly coffee cultivation and export competitiveness—by facilitating policy-aligned interventions, technical assistance, and physical infrastructure improvements. Strategic priorities include safeguarding agricultural productivity through pest management reimbursement programs, upgrading critical water and sewer systems to support community health and land use, and expanding global trade opportunities via managed export missions such as FOODEX 2026. The agency functions as a catalyst for place-based economic development, linking local producers with technical expertise and public infrastructure investments.
Procurement patterns reveal a preference for specialized consulting services, agricultural support activities, and civil construction projects tied to water and sewer systems. Contracts are typically issued as open solicitations without set-asides, indicating a focus on technical capability and program alignment over socioeconomic preferences. The agency relies on standard federal and county procurement vehicles, including request for proposals and exemption notices, to secure tailored solutions rather than standardized commodities.
Primary procurement targets include Other Management Consulting Services for export strategy and program execution, Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating to support sustainable farming practices, and Water and Sewer Line Construction to ensure environmental and public health standards. Vendor relationships are formed around subject-matter expertise in agricultural economics, civil engineering, and international trade logistics, with no indication of diversity-focused set-aside preferences.
As a county-level entity within the Department of Hawaii, the agency operates with a narrow geographic footprint centered on the Big Island. It leverages direct solicitation methods to acquire mission-critical services, maintaining a lean, program-driven procurement structure aligned with local economic and environmental priorities.
Recent Research and Development Contracts
The latest contract opportunities posted by Research and Development, including active solicitations and recent awards.
