NOTICE TO PROVIDERS OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADDITIONAL NOTICE OF NEED FOR PL 7 COMMUNITY PLANNING (LAND USE HEARING OFFICER: ATTORNEYS, PLANNERS OR OTHERS WITH EXPERIENCE)

The County of Hawai’i is seeking qualified providers to offer professional services related to PL 7 Community Planning, specifically for land use hearing officer duties, requiring expertise in law, planning, or related fields. Submissions must be submitted via the Procurement Portal by August 20, 2026, at 2:00 AM HST under solicitation number 27-0024, which was posted on August 5, 2026. Interested parties should ensure their statements of qualification demonstrate relevant experience and qualifications to support the county’s land use decision-making process. All materials must be submitted electronically through the designated portal, and inquiries should be directed to Michael Lampard, Procurement and Specifications Specialist, via email at michael.lampard@hawaiicounty.gov or phone at 808-961-2801. The solicitation is issued by the County of Hawai’i Planning Department, based in Hilo, Hawaii, and performs under the jurisdiction of the State of Hawaii. There is no set-aside designation indicated for this procurement, and it is classified under a state, local, or educational government entity type. No NAICS code is provided.