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From: Rachel Kapule <Rachel@KAPULELLC.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 30, 2025 3:39 PM
To: Planning Internet Mail
Cc: Nick (KAPULE LLC)
Subject: Submittal for Professional Services - Kapule LLC
Attachments: Kapule LLC Qualifications_County of Hawaii Planning.pdf
Aloha no kaua,
Kapule LLC is pleased to submit our Statement of Qualifications to the County of Hawaii for fiscal year
2026. Should you have any questions or require further information, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Mahalo.
Rachel Kapule
rachel@kapulellc.com
Kapule LLC
www.kapulellc.com
Ph: 808.594.7080 I Fax: 808.848.2784
Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO)
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A KAPULE LLC
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION 8(A) CERTIFIED BASED IN HONOLULU, HI
June 30, 2025
Jeffrey Darrow, Director
Planning Department
County of Hawaii
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
RE: Submittal for Professional Services— Kapule LLC
Aloha no kaua,
Kapule LLC is pleased to submit our qualifications to provide professional services to the
County of Hawaii Planning Department for Fiscal Year 2026. We respectfully request
consideration for any projects in the following disciplines:
PL.3) Community Planning(Community Planning Assistant)
PL.4) Community Planning(Community/Regional Plans, General Plan, Climate
Adaptation)
PL.5) Community Planning(Environmental Plannings, EAs, EISs)
PL.8) Community Planning(Public Access Planning)
PL.9) Community Planning(Writer, Grant Writer)
While Kapule LLC is a newer firm, our team brings decades of combined experience and
specialized training in these service areas. We've consistently delivered high-quality
results on time and within budget, and we are confident in our ability to contribute
meaningfully to the County of Hawai`i's projects with the same level of professionalism
and care.
Enclosed is our Statement of Qualifications with information about our firm. If you have
any questions or require further details, please feel free to contact me using the
information below:
Contact: Rachel Kapule, Vice President
Phone: (808) 594-7080
Email: rachel@kapulellc.com
Address: 3702 Pelu Pl, Honolulu, HI 96816
Thank you for your consideration.
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FEDERAL ID NO. 85.1023552
Kapule LLC,founded in May 2021, is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) certified
company specializing in federal construction and environmental consulting services. Over the
past four years,we have successfully completed more than 20 projects across Hawaii,
California,and Japan,with contract values ranging in size from $5,000 to $113,000.
Our planning services include environmental assessments, GIS mapping, site planning and
permitting, natural resource management, and community outreach and facilitation.As a
fully Native Hawaiian team,we bring Hawaiian values into every aspect of our work. We take
the time to truly understand a place and its people, always aiming to consult with the
Hawaiian community first. In our planning process, we listen not just to the people, but also to
the voices of the `aina.
As an NHO, Kapule LLC is majority owned by the nonprofit arm of our business, Kapule
Organization.A portion of our profits is reinvested into initiatives that directly support the
Native Hawaiian community as well as our cousins across the Pacific. This unique structure
allows us to do meaningful work on the ground while also uplifting the broader well-being of
our lahui.
KAPULE ORGANIZATION
The non-profit arm of our company, Kapule Organization, gives back to our Native Hawaiian
community through our mission to "empower people and enhance organizations and
communities in Hawaii and beyond by strengthening their human capital sustainability."
INITIATIVES
• COVID-19 Relief Drive: Kapule Org facilitated a COVID-19 relief drive providing school
supplies to Leihoku Elementary, diapers for families in need, and laptops for students
transitioningto remote learning.
• Sailing in Maunalua: Kapule Org, in partnership with Hull,offers an ongoing program
taking students on a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe through Maunalua Bay.
Participants explore the ahupua`a system and learn about ancestral methods of
resource management.
• Rurutu Exchange Trip: Kapule Org organized a two-week exchange trip for
agricultural students from Rurutu to Hawaii. The students were hosted by farmers
across 0`ahu and visited various schools with agricultural programs,fostering
connections and exchanging knowledge to strengthen cultural and farming practices.
Top: Rurutu students working with Hawaiian kalo farmer, Danny Bishop, at his lo`i in Punalu'u.
Bottom: Rurutu high school group with their host farmers.
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KAPULE LLC
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION 8(A) CERTIFIED BASED IN HONOLULU, HI
WORK EXPERIENCE
N I C H O LAS KA P U L E Kapule LLC
President I May 2020 to Present
President& Founder, Kapule LLC • Founded and operate Kapule LLC, an SBA S(a) certified and
NHO-owned small business focused on federal contracting.
• Led over 20 government projects involving FF&E, demolition, and
flooring services, with contracts ranging from $5K to $113K.
• Oversaw labor compliance, subcontractor performance, safety,
and quality assurance.
• Managed compliance with FAR, Davis-Bacon, and Section 889
regulations.
• Built and maintained relationships with federal contracting
officers and teaming partners.
;nt Kapule Organization
Founder I May 2020 to Present
Kapule Organization is the majority owner of Kapule LLC. Its mission
, `r:- is to reinvest business profits into initiatives that benefit the Native
lf. �;' �' ° '` ' Hawaiian community.As founder, I oversee program design,
EDUCATION fundraising, and strategic partnerships.
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Selected Initiatives:
Pitzer College (May2021) • COVID Relief Drive: Donated laptops to Native Hawaiian students
to support the transition to remote learning during the pandemic.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS • Cultural Education: Organize Hawaiian youth sailing experiences
Native Hawaiian Organizations in Maunalua Bay on a traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe.
Association (NHOA) Member • International Agriculture Exchange: Coordinated a knowledge
exchange program between farmers in Hawaii and high school
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY agriculture students from Rurutu (French Polynesia), hosting
Experienced small business owner and them with local Hawaiian farmers.
contracting professional with over 6
years in the construction and federal SELECT PROJECTS
contracting sectors. Founder and Ameresco - Pallet Racking Installation (In Progress)
president of Kapule LLC, an SBA • Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Honolulu, HI $648K Est.
8(a)-certified, N HO-owned firm completion September 2025
specializing in construction and • Installation of high-capacity pallet racking systems to support
environmental consulting services for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Code 500 Supply.
federal clients. Kapule LLC is United States Marine Corps-Spacesaver Installation
majority-owned by Kapule Organization, • Fort Buckner, Okinawa, Japan • $113K • 2024
a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting Native • Delivered and installed secure Spacesaver storage systems to
Hawaiian communities. Proven record enhance operational organization for USMC at Fort Buckner,
managing government contracts, Okinawa.
delivering high-quality work, and Anduril- Demo, Flooring, Renovation
reinvesting business profits into • Honolulu, HI • $34K • 2025
culturally rooted educational and • Performed demolition, flooring upgrades, and space renovation
community programs. to modernize Anduril's Honolulu facility.
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KAPULE LLC
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION 8(A) CERTIFIED BASED IN HONOLULU, HI
SELECT PROJECT EXPERIENCE
RAC H E L KAP U L E kVith Prior Firm, Townscape, Inc.,2022-2024
Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands Management Plan (In Progress)
Cultural and Environmental Contract Amount: $158,000 Client: Livable Maunalua Hui
Management Specialist . Scle , i
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preparationhedud ofand agendascoordinated, handouts, andstakeholder meetingmeetings summaries.includng
• Convened a core working group of diverse stakeholders and
facilitated five working meetings to develop key components of
the management plan.
• Consulted with subject matter experts in trail development, native
• '. species outplanting,and cultural resource management to inform
plan recommendations.
Pololu Trailhead Management Plan View Plan)
Contract Amount: $500,000 Client: State of Hawaii Division of
1 Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
• Conducted background research to understand the historical and
4,� ,P cultural significance of the landscape.
• Facilitated and transcribed interviews with lineal descendants of
t Pololu and conducted community meetings with the broader
•�' ' �,c•�,,� Native Hawaiian community to identify issues and goals for the
region.
• Coordinated and led meetings with federal,state, and county
EDUCATION agencies to inform them on the planning process and gather input.
Master's of Environmental Management • Drafted and finalized the management plan incorporating
University ofHawai`i atManoa (May2022) community input and cultural values.
Bachelor's Degree in Hawaiian Studies Puna Trail Stakeholder Action Plan (View Plan)
University of Hawaii at Manoa (Dec 2019)
Contract Amount: $88,000 I Client: State of Hawai`i DOFAW
• Conducted talk stories with lineal descendants of Kea'au, cultural
practitioners,fishers and gatherers, and neighboring landowners
RELEVANT COURSEWORK to understand the historic/cultural significance of the trail and its
Field Mapping(2022); Indigenous vicinity.
• Engaged students from Kamehameha Schools and Ke Kula `o
Research Methodologies (2021); Nawahiokalani'opu`u to address issues of vehicle use and overuse
Statistics in Agriculture& Human of the trail.
Resources (2021);GIS for Resource • Developed a comprehensive stakeholder action plan to address
community concerns.
Managers (2021); Botanical Conservation
Collection (2021); Hawaiian Geography& Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) Kawaihae Regional
Plan Update (View Plan)
Resource Management (2020); Marine
Contract Amount: $60,000 I Client: State of Hawaii DHHL
Resources&Abundance (2019); Malama • Conducted background research on the cultural, natural resources,
`Aina Field Methods (2019) and historical significance of Kawaihae.
• Facilitated consultations with Native Hawaiian beneficiaries to
identify key resources, issues, and priority projects for the
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Kawaihae ahupua'a.
Crew Member with the Polynesian • Consulted federal, state, and county agencies on existing and
Voyaging Society (2016 -2018) planned projects that may impact the region.
• Developed and finalized the Kawaihae Regional Plan Update.
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PAST RECORD OF PERFORMANCE
At Kapule LLC, we strive to create plans that truly encompass an area.You can't just look
within the four walls of a project boundary;what happens up mauka affects what makai. Our
approach always considers the broader landscape, both ecological and cultural, and we aim
to develop plans that are not only thoughtful, but also actionable. We don't want our work to
sit on a shelf;we want to see it implemented and making a real impact.
Community is at the heart of how we work. We take the time to consult with the people who
live in and care for these places, and our team is experienced in running a wide range of
engagement formats,from large public meetings with close to 100 participants,to focused
working groups,small group sessions, and one-on-one talk stories. We've also successfully
facilitated remote meetings to ensure broad participation.
We take pride in completing all our projects on time and within budget. Through regular in-
house reviews and monthly project check-ins,we maintain quality and stay on track. We also
conduct monthly budget reviews to make sure we're hitting our targets and managing funds
responsibly. Our team works efficiently and can meet tight deadlines without compromising
on quality.
Kapule LLC has the capacity to manage multiple projects at once and can scale quickly with
the support of trusted independent contractors. This flexibility allows us to take on a range of
work while maintaining the personal attention and cultural care that our clients have come to
rely on.
RANGE OF PROFESSIONAL FEES
Principal $125 - $140 per hour
Staff $65 - $85 per hour
CONTACT
Nick Kapule, President& Founder
808-594-7081
nick@kapulellc.com
www.kapulellc.com
A KAPULE LLC
NATIVE HAWAIIAN ORGANIZATION 8(A) CERTIFIED BASED IN HONOLULU, HI
CLIENT REFERENCES
Stephan Edwards
The Systemcenter, Inc.
808-306-0437
Bob Egbert
The Systemcenter, Inc.
808-348-1679
Jason Vikrus
Ameresco
808-494-6990
EJ Durpan
HiQualityConstruction
808-745-4533
Tony Abril
Grainger
808-282-8958
PH: 808.594708t - EMAIL: INFO@KAPULELLC.COM - SITE: WWW.KAPULELLC.COM
County of Hawaii
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER QUALIFICATIONS
PART I - SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
A. SERVICE CATEGORY INFORMATION
2.PUBLIC NOTICE DATE 3.SERVICE CATEGORY(IES)
PLANNING
B. POINT OF CONTACT
4.NAME AND TITLE
Rachel Kapule, Vice President
5.NAME OF FIRM
Kapule LLC
6.TELEPHONE NUMBER 7.FAX NUMBER 8.E-MAIL ADDRESS
808-594-7080 rachel@kapulellc.com
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330(6/2006) PART I - PAGE 1
County of Hawaii
E. RESUMES OF KEY PERSONNEL PROPOSED FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Complete one Section E for each key person.)
12. NAME 13.ROLE IN SERVICE CATEGORY 14.YEARS EXPERIENCE
Rachel Kapule Cultural and Environmental a.TOTAL b.WITH CURRENT FIRM
Management Specialist 9 1
15. FIRM NAME AND LOCATION(City and State)
Kapule LLC, Honolulu, HI
16.EDUCATION(DEGREE AND SPECIALIZATION) 17.CURRENT PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION(STATE AND DISCIPLINE)
BA in Hawaiian Studies; Master's in Natural Resources American Planning Association; Native Hawaiian
and Environmental Management Organizations Association
18.OTHER PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS(Publications,Organizations,Training,Awards,etc.)
Relevant Coursework: Hawaiian Language, Field Mapping, Indigenous Research Methodologies, Statistics in
Agriculture & Human Resources, GIS for Resource Managers, Botanical Conservation Collection, Hawaiian
Geography& Resource Management, Marine Resources &Abundance, and Malama `Aina Field Methods.
Language: Proficient in Hawaiian language
19. RELEVANT PROJECTS
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED
Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands Management Plan (Honolulu, O'ahu, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable)
HI) Current N/A
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ❑ Check if project performed with current firm
a.
Project Manager and Lead Planner for the development of a management plan for Livable Maunalua Hui's
182-acre Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands. Responsibilities included facilitating core working group sessions and
meetings with stakeholders and government agencies to shape strategies for cultural resource protection,
native ecosystem restoration, trail establishment, and managed public access. Contract value: $158,000.
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED
Kumano I Ke Ala Master Plan for Pe'ekaua'i (Waimea, Kaua'i, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable)
HI) 2024 N/A
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ❑ Check if project performed with current firm
b. Project Manager and Lead Planner for the development of a Master Plan for Kumano I Ke Ala's 11-acre
Pe'ekaua'i property. Responsibilities included conducting background research on land use regulations,
zoning, topography, soils, sea level rise, and cultural resources; facilitating design charrettes with farm staff;
preparing mapping and graphics; producing the final master plan and report; and coordinating site planning
with civil engineers. Contract value: $72,000.
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED
Kawaihae Regional Plan Update (Kawaihae, Hawai'i, HI) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable)
2024 N/A
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION (Brief scope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ❑ Check if project performed with current firm
C. Project Manager and Lead Planner for the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands' (DHHL) Kawaihae Regional
Plan Update. Scope of work included researching demographic data, land use, ownership, infrastructure, and
project funding sources; coordinating outreach with government agencies and regional organizations;
facilitating beneficiary consultation meetings, including preparing agendas, materials, and presentations; and
drafting the updated Regional Plan. Contract value: $60,000.
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330(6/2006) PART I - PAGE 2
County of Hawaii
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED
Puna Historic Trail Stakeholder Action Plan (Puna, Hawai'i, HI) PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(/fapplicable)
2024 N/A
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Briefscope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ❑ Check if project performed with current firm
d. Project Manager and Lead Planner for the development of a Stakeholder Action Plan for the 2.9-mile historic
Puna Trail. Responsibilities included conducting talk story sessions and agency consultations to document
the cultural significance of the Puna Trail, leading five community engagement activities to address trail
overuse and identify priorities, developing the Draft and Final Stakeholder Action Plan, and coordinating with
the client to select an initial action item for implementation. Contract value: $88,630.
(1)TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) (2)YEAR COMPLETED
Diamond Head State Monument Site Improvement, Phase 1 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION(If applicable)
Special Management Area Use Permit (Honolulu, O'ahu, HI) 2023 N/A
(3) BRIEF DESCRIPTION(Briefscope,size,cost,etc.)AND SPECIFIC ROLE ❑ Check if project performed with current firm
e. Project Manager and Lead Planner for the Special Management Area (SMA) Minor Use Permit for proposed
park improvements at Diamond Head State Monument. Responsibilities included preparing the SMA
application, coordinating with engineers and government agencies, addressing agency comments, and
evaluating potential environmental impacts and mitigation measures to ensure compliance with coastal zone
management requirements. Contract value: $43,320.
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County of Hawaii
F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE FIRM'S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present no more than 10 projects, with emphasis on previous City projects. Complete one Section F for each project)
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands Management Plan Current
(Honolulu, O'ahu, HI)
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
Livable Maunalua Hui Elizabeth Reilly 808-864-8081
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope,size,and cost)
Note:Project completed while employed at Townscape, Inc. — :,r •�' .. , u-
Project Manager and Lead Planner for the development of a management
plan for Livable Maunalua Hui's 182-acre Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands. Scope
included cultural and archaeological resource management (GS-0193), �'
physical and environmental planning (GS-0020 a. and c.), conservation :;
management planning (GS-0020 h.), and preparation of mapping and -
graphic materials (GS-0020 i.). Work involved facilitating stakeholder and
agency meetings; assessing cultural, archaeological, and natural resources;
developing strategies for resource protection, native ecosystem restoration, 0 i `
and managed public access; and producing the final management plan and
graphics. Contract value: $158,000. "1
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25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
a. Townscape, Inc. Honolulu, HI Prime
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
b.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
c.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
d.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
e.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
f.
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 330(6/2006) PART I - PAGE 4
County of Hawaii
F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE FIRM'S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present no more than 10 projects, with emphasis on previous City projects. Complete one Section F for each project)
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
Kumano I Ke Ala Master Plan for Pe'ekaua'i (Waimea, 2024
Kaua'i, HI)
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
Kumano I Ke Ala Davis Price 808-954-5569
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope,size,and cost)
Note:Project completed while employed at
Townscape, Inc.
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Project Manager and Lead Planner for the •
development of a Master Plan for Kumano I Ke
Ala's 11-acre Pe'ekaua'i property. Scope
included physical and environmental planning mow,
(GS-0020 a. and c.), conservation management
planning (GS-0020 h.), and preparation of
mapping and graphic materials (GS-0020 i.).
Responsibilities included conducting •
background research on land use regulations,
zoning, topography, soils, sea level rise, and L'
cultural resources; facilitating design charrettes
with farm staff; preparing site maps and °"""°
conceptual graphics; coordinating with civil v: w
engineers; and producing the final master plan
and report. Contract value: $72,000.
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
a. Townscape, Inc. Honolulu, HI Prime
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
b.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
c.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
d.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
e.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
f.
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County of Hawaii
F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE FIRM'S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present no more than 10 projects, with emphasis on previous City projects. Complete one Section F for each project)
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
Kawaihae Regional Plan Update (Kawaihae, Hawai'i, 2024
HI)
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
DHHL Lillie Makaila 808-730-0352
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope,size,and cost)
Note:Project completed while employed at Townscape, Inc.
Project Manager and Lead Planner for the Department of Hawaiian —. ,
Home Lands' (DHHL) Kawaihae Regional Plan Update. Scope included
community and physical planning (GS-0020 a.), environmental planning
(GS-0020 c.), and preparation of mapping and graphic materials (GS-
0020 i.). Responsibilities included researching demographic trends, land
use, ownership, infrastructure, and project funding sources;
coordinating outreach with government agencies and regional 2024'
organizations; facilitating beneficiary consultation meetings, including
developing agendas, materials, and presentations; preparing mapping IC A \ / A i i-I A i
and graphics; and drafting and finalizing the updated Regional Plan.
Contract value: $60,000.
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25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
a. Townscape, Inc. Honolulu, HI Prime
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
b.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
c.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
d.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
e.
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
f.
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County of Hawaii
F. EXAMPLE PROJECTS WHICH BEST ILLUSTRATE FIRM'S QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS SERVICE CATEGORY
(Present no more than 10 projects, with emphasis on previous City projects. Complete one Section F for each project)
21. TITLE AND LOCATION (City and State) 22. YEAR COMPLETED
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONSTRUCTION (If applicable)
Puna Historic Trail Stakeholder Action Plan (Puna, 2024
Hawai'i, HI)
23. PROJECT OWNER'S INFORMATION
a. PROJECT OWNER b. POINT OF CONTACT NAME c. POINT OF CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER
State of Hawai'i DLNR Jackson Bauer 808-657-8041
24. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND RELEVANCE TO THIS SERVICE CATEGORY (Include scope,size,and cost)
Note:Project completed while employed at Townscape, Inc.
Project Manager and Lead Planner for the development of a Stakeholder
Action Plan for the 2.9-mile historic Puna Trail. Scope included cultural 4 o E N �
and archaeological resource management (GS-0193), community and 11111
environmental planning (GS-0020 a. and c.), and preparation of outreach f)
and graphic materials (GS-0020 i.). Responsibilities included conducting
talk story sessions with lineal descendants, cultural practitioners, and
neighboring landowners; consulting with government agencies on
resilience efforts; and leading five community engagement activities,
including hosting an informational booth at the Revitalize Puna event, K' ( '°' taloa,
class visit with 4th graders at Kamehameha Schools, site visit and A Milk
educational workshops with 11th graders at Nawahi Charter School, and
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coordinating for Honuaikea with the Edith Kanaka'ole Foundation. 111101111t
Developed outreach and educational materials for all events, prepared ,4401111111110
the Draft and Final Stakeholder Action Plan, and worked with the client to ('NA zap" 466'N4 TV.0.
select an initial priority action for implementation. Contract value:
$88,630.
25. FIRMS INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
a. Townscape, Inc. Honolulu, HI Prime
(1) FIRM NAME (2) FIRM LOCATION (City and State) (3) ROLE
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G. KEY PERSONNEL PARTICIPATION IN EXAMPLE PROJECTS
26. NAMES OF KEY 28. EXAMPLE PROJECTS LISTED IN SECTION F
PERSONNEL 27. ROLE IN (Fill in "Example Projects Key" section below before completing table. Place "X"
(From Section E, EXAMPLE PROJECT under project key number for participation in same or similar role.)
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29. EXAMPLE PROJECTS KEY
NO. TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT(FROM SECTION F) NO. TITLE OF EXAMPLE PROJECT(FROM SECTION F)
1 Kaiwi Coast Mauka Lands Management Plan 6
Kumano I Ke Ala Master Plan for Pe'ekaua'i 2 7
3Regional ••.
Puna Historic Trail Stakeholder Action Plan
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H. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
30.PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AT YOUR DISCRETION.ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED
Kapule LLC, founded in May 2021, is a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) 8(a) certified
company specializing in federal construction services. Over the past four years, we have
successfully completed more than 20 projects across Hawai'i, California, and Japan, with
contract values ranging in size from $5,000 to $113,000.
In 2025, the firm expanded its capabilities to include environmental and community planning
services under the leadership of Rachel Kapule, Principal Planner. While the firm itself is newly
offering these services, Rachel Kapule brings over nine years of direct experience in
community planning and environmental consulting/management, having led numerous
projects across Hawai'i at her previous firm. Prior to her role as a planner, Rachel spent six
years as a farm manager for a non-profit organization, hosting 4,000+ volunteers and
producing over 30,000 lbs of food each year. She brings direct, hands-on experience in land
stewardship, through managing water flow, soil health, and environmental systems, as well as
engaging the community, which informs her grounded, practical approach to planning.
Kapule LLC's planning services include environmental assessments, GIS mapping, site
planning and permitting, cultural and natural resource management, graphic design, and
community outreach and facilitation. As a fully Native Hawaiian team, we bring Hawaiian
values into every aspect of our work. We take the time to truly understand a place and its
people, always aiming to consult with the Hawaiian community first. In our planning process,
we listen not just to the people, but also to the voices of the 'aina.
As an NHO, Kapule LLC is majority owned by the nonprofit arm of our business, Kapule
Organization. A portion of our profits is reinvested into initiatives that directly support the
Native Hawaiian community as well as our cousins across the Pacific. This unique structure
allows us to do meaningful work on the ground while also uplifting the broader well-being of
our lahui.
Kapule Organization Initiatives:
• COVID-19 Relief Drive: Kapule Org facilitated a COVID-19 relief drive providing school
supplies to Leihoku Elementary, diapers for families in need, and laptops for students
transitioning to remote learning.
• Sailing in Maunalua: Kapule Org, in partnership with Huli, offers an ongoing program
taking students on a traditional Hawaiian voyaging canoe through Maunalua Bay.
Participants explore the ahupua'a system and learn about ancestral methods of resource
management.
• Rurutu Exchange Trip: Kapule Org organized a two-week exchange trip for agricultural
students from Rurutu to Hawai'i. The students were hosted by farmers across O'ahu and
visited various schools with agricultural programs, fostering connections and
exchanging knowledge to strengthen cultural and farming practices.
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Past Record of Performance:
At Kapule LLC, we strive to create plans that truly encompass an area. You can't just look
within the four walls of a project boundary; what happens up mauka affects what makai. Our
approach always considers the broader landscape, both ecological and cultural, and we aim to
develop plans that are not only thoughtful, but also actionable. We don't want our work to sit
on a shelf; we want to see it implemented and making a real impact.
Community is at the heart of how we work. We take the time to consult with the people who
live in and care for these places, and our team is experienced in running a wide range of
engagement formats, from large public meetings with close to 100 participants, to focused
working groups, small group sessions, and one-on-one talk stories. We've also successfully
facilitated remote meetings to ensure broad participation.
We take pride in completing all our projects on time and within budget. Through regular in-
house reviews and monthly project check-ins, we maintain quality and stay on track. We also
conduct monthly budget reviews to make sure we're hitting our targets and managing funds
responsibly. Our team works efficiently and can meet tight deadlines without compromising on
quality.
Kapule LLC has the capacity to manage multiple projects at once and can scale quickly with the
support of trusted independent contractors. This flexibility allows us to take on a range of work
while maintaining the personal attention and cultural care that our clients have come to rely
on.
I. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The foregoing is a statement of facts.
31.SIGNATURE 32.DATE
June 19, 2025
33.NAME AND TITLE6
Rachel Kapule, Vice President
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PART II - GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
(If a firm has branch offices, complete for each specific branch office seeking work.)
1. SERVICE CATEGORY(IES)OF INTEREST
PLANNING
2a. FIRM (OR BRANCH OFFICE)NAME 3. YEAR ESTABLISHED
Kapule LLC 2021
2b. STREET 5. OWNERSHIP
3702 Pelu PI a. TYPE
C-Corporation
2c. CITY 2d. STATE 2e.ZIP CODE 7. NAME OF FIRM (If block 2a is a branch office)
Honolulu HI 96816
6a. POINT OF CONTACT NAME AND TITLE
Rachel Kapule, Vice President
6b.TELEPHONE NUMBER 6c. E-MAIL ADDRESS
808-594-7080 rachel@kapulellc.com
8a. FORMER FIRM NAME(S) (If any) 8b.YR. ESTABLISHED
N/A
9. EMPLOYEES BY DISCIPLINE 10. PROFILE OF FIRM'S EXPERIENCE AND ANNUAL AVERAGE
REVENUE FOR LAST 5 YEARS
c. No. of Employees c. Revenue
a. Function a. Profile Index
b. Discipline b. Experience
Code
(1) Firm (2) Branch Code Number (see
below)
16 Construction Manager 1 R06 Rehabilitation 2
24 Environmental Scientist 1 001 Office Buildings 2
29 GIS Specialist 1
47 Planner: Urban/Regional 1
48 Project Manager 2
Other Employees
Total
11.ANNUAL AVERAGE PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES REVENUE INDEX NUMBER
SERVICES REVENUES OF FIRM FOR LAST 3
YEARS 1. Less than$100,000
(Insert revenue index number shown at right) 6.$2 million to less than$5 million
2. $100,00 to less than$250,000 7.$5 million to less than$10 million
a. City Work(including BWS 0 3. $250,000 to less than$500,000 8. $10 million to less than$25 million
and HART) 4. $500,000 to less than$1 million 9. $25 million to less than$50 million
b. Non-City Work 3 5.$1 million to less than$2 million 10.$50 million or greater
c. Total Work 3
12. AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
The foregoing is a statement of facts.
a.SIGNATURE b.DATE
June 19, 2025
c.NAME AND TITLE
Rachel Kapule, Vice President
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