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t) <br /> PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR HIGH TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH <br /> 1440 Kapiolani Boulevard,Suite1410 I Honolulu,Hawaii 96814 U.S.A. <br /> P:[808)943-958i I F:(808)943-9582 I info@)pichtr.org I www.pichtr.org <br /> VoICHTIR <br /> August 25, 2025 <br /> Mr.Jeffrey Darrow <br /> Planning Director, Planning Department <br /> County of Hawai'i <br /> 101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3 <br /> Hilo, Hawai'i 96720 <br /> Subject: Statement of Qualifications and Expression of Interest— Professional Services PL.3 (Community <br /> Planning (Community Planning Assistant: project management support, community organizing, public <br /> participation, meeting facilitation) <br /> Dear Mr. Darrow, <br /> The Pacific International Center for High Technology Research (PICHTR) respectfully submits this <br /> Statement of Qualifications and Expression of Interest to be considered for professional services under <br /> HRS 103D-304 for the County of Hawai'i during Fiscal Year 2025-2026. <br /> Under the leadership of President Ian Y. Kitajima and Program Director Keith T. Matsumoto, PICHTR <br /> continues to build on its 40-year history of advancing innovation, technology deployment, and <br /> workforce development across Hawai'i. Our work bridges community needs with practical solutions, <br /> aligning with County priorities in sustainability, economic development, education, and technology. <br /> PICHTR's 2023 and now 2025 Waipahu High School Smart Intersection /Campus project is to <br /> demonstrate the integration of advanced digital infrastructure,Al-based Video Analytics for traffic <br /> safety, and data-driven campus management tools to support students, educators, and the community. <br /> PICHTR collaborated with Hawai'i Department of Transportation and NEC, and again on the Western <br /> Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Annual Conference in Honolulu <br /> (2023), where PICHTR coordinated and showcased Waipahu High School students and their project. <br /> These efforts reflect PICHTR's commitment to serving as a trusted partner to government agencies, <br /> community organizations, and industry in developing resilient, forward-looking solutions that directly <br /> benefit Hawai'i's people. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Ian Kitajima <br /> President <br />