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Planning | Project & Construction Management | Structural, Civil & Traffic Engineering
DATE:
27 June 2024
TRANSMITTAL TO:
Mr. Victor Kandle, Mass Transit Administrator & General Manager
Mass Transit Agency
County of Hawai‘i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
VIA EMAIL TO:
heleonbus@hawaiicounty.gov
SUBJECT:
TA.5) Community Planning
(Public Transit Marketing and Community Outreach)
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
TRANSMITTAL:
Statement of Qualifications (pdf copy)
MESSAGE:
In response to the 1 June 2024 “Notice to Providers of Professional Services” announcement
posted on the State of Hawaii Procurement website, SSFM International, Inc. (SSFM) is very
pleased to present this letter of interest and our Statement of Qualifications for Community
Planning (PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH) services.
Your consideration of SSFM with our carefully selected Project Team for your Fiscal Year 2024-
2025 projects will be greatly appreciated.
SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC. SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Michael P. Matsumoto, P.E., S.E., FACEC
President / CEO
Austen Drake, P.E., LEED GA
Manager, Hilo Office
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Mass Transit Agency
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING AND
COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
27 June 2024
SUBMITTED TO:
Mr. Victor Kandle, Mass Transit Administrator &
General Manager
Mass Transit Agency, County of Hawai‘i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
VIA EMAIL
heleonbus@hawaiicounty.gov
SUBMITTED BY:
SSFM International, Inc.
99 Aupuni Street, Suite 220
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
(808) 933-2727
www.ssfm.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Expression of Interest
2. Name of Firm, Principal Place of Business, and Location of All
Offices
3. Age of the Firm and Average Number of Employees Over the Past
Five Years
4. Education, Training, and Qualifications of Key Members of the Firm
5. List of Recent Projects
6. Names and Phone Number of Up to Five Clients Who May be
Contacted
7. Other Pertinent Information
Qualifications and Experience
Performance Awards and Commendation Letters
County of Hawaii
Mass Transit Agency
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
#1:
Expression of Interest Letter
TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING
AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
99 Aupuni Street | Suite 220 | Hilo, Hawaii 96720 | Tel 808.933.2727 | Fax 855.329.7736 | www.ssfm.com
Planning | Project & Construction Management | Structural, Civil & Traffic Engineering
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
27 June 2024
Mr. Victor Kandle, Mass Transit Administrator & General Manager
Mass Transit Agency
County of Hawai‘i
25 Aupuni Street
Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720
Subject: TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING AND COMMUNITY
OUTREACH)
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
In response to the 1 June 2024 “Notice to Providers of Professional Services” announcement
posted on the State of Hawaii Procurement website, SSFM International, Inc. (SSFM) is very
pleased to present this letter of interest and our Statement of Qualifications for Community
Planning (PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH) services.
SSFM has a demonstrated track record of successful projects with the County of Hawaii and we
view our relationship as a long term partnership. We wish to continue to be a part of the
programs and projects of your Department. Our proven project management program and
systems, including our quality management programs, will be available for all Community
Planning assignments with your Department.
Your consideration of SSFM International, Inc. for your Fiscal Year 2024-2025 projects will be
greatly appreciated.
With warmest regards,
SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC. SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Michael P. Matsumoto, P.E., S.E., FACEC
President / CEO
Austen Drake, P.E., LEED GA
Manager, Hilo Office
County of Hawaii
Mass Transit Agency
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
#2:
Name of Firm, Principal Place of
Business, & Location of All Offices
TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING
AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
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NAME OF FIRM, PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS & OFFICE LOCATIONS
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Name of Firm SSFM International, Inc.
Main Office Iwilei Business Center
501 Sumner Street, Suite 620
Honolulu, Hawaii 96817
Phone: (808) 531-1308
Fax: (808) 521-7348
Email: mmatsumoto@ssfm.com
Offices Maui Office
82 Pulehu Place, Suite 201
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732
Phone: (808) 244-7630
Fax: (855) 329-7736
Email: ematsuda@ssfm.com
Manila Office
Robinsons Cybergate 3, 8th Floor
Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila 1554, Philippines
Phone: +63 (2) 439-2988
Email: jmorales@ssfm.com
Kauai Office
3-3215 Kuhio Highway, Unit 106
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii 96766
Phone: (808) 245-3075
Fax: (855) 329-7736
Email: ggokan@ssfm.com
Okinawa Office
Sunflower Bldg. #201
2-19-9 Chatan, Chatan-cho,
Nakagami-gun
Okinawa 904-0116, Japan
Phone: +81 (98) 923-4471 O
Email: mmatsumoto@ssfm.com
Hilo Office
99 Aupuni Street, Suite 220
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 933-2727
Fax: (855) 329-7736
Email: adrake@ssfm.com
Guam Office
Ixora Industrial Park
215 Rojas Street, Suite 213
Harmon, Guam 96913
Phone: (671) 646-7736
Fax: (671) 300-7738
Email: jduenas@ssfm.com
SSFM’s Core
Services
Program Management
Project Management
Community Planning
Master Planning
Special Area Studies for
Complete Streets
Environmental Assessments
& Impact Statements
Construction Management
Civil Engineering
Traffic Engineering
Structural Engineering
Special Inspections
GIS Programming
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County of Hawaii
Mass Transit Agency
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
#3:
Age of Firm & Average Number of
Employees Over the Past 5 Years
TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING
AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
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AGE OF FIRM & AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
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AGE OF FIRM
We have been in
business in the State
of Hawaii for over 65
years.
SSFM International, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company founded in
1959 currently providing professional project management, planning, civil
engineering, structural engineering, and construction management services
in the State of Hawaii and the Pacific Region.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS
NUMBER OF
YEAR EMPLOYEES
2023 205
2022 197
2021 204
2020 206
2019 190
Total 1,002
Average 1,002/5 = 200 employees per year
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County of Hawaii
Mass Transit Agency
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2024-2025
#4:
Education, Training, & Qualifications of
Key Members of the Firm
TA.5) Community Planning
(PUBLIC TRANSIT MARKETING
AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH)
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Hawaii,
1967
M.S., Civil Engineering
(Structures Specialty),
University of Illinois,
1968
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Structural
Engineering #2974-S
CNMI, Structural
Engineering #209
Guam, Civil Engineering
#843
CNMI, Civil Engineering
#196
Michael P. Matsumoto, P.E., FACEC
President/CEO
Mr. Matsumoto is currently a principal and President/CEO of the firm. He is
responsible for firm-wide management and oversees the firm's technology
strategy and operations. He is a trained organizational and technical peer
reviewer and has conducted numerous peer reviews of engineering firms for
the American Council of Engineering Companies, the Council of American
Structural Engineers, and the Structural Engineers Risk Management Council.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Interstate H-1 Keehi Interchange Viaduct Structure and the Mauka and Makai
Frontage Roads from Puuloa Road to Moanalua Stream, Honolulu, Hawaii
Interstate H-1 Pearl Harbor Interchange, Structures 1 thru 6, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Queen Emma Tower for the Queen's Medical Center, Honolulu, Hawaii
The Kaiser Honolulu Clinic for the Kaiser Permanente Health Systems,
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Hafadai Beach Hotel 18-Story Tower, Saipan, Commonwealth of the
Northern Mariana Islands
The Four Seasons Resort, Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
The Trellis Towers Condominium, Singapore
Honolulu Resource Recovery Facility (HPower) at Campbell Industrial Park,
Oahu, Hawaii
Kakaako Elderly Housing Project (28 story parking, office, and apartment
building), Oahu, Hawaii
Interstate H-2 Waiawa Interchange (Structures #13 through #16), Oahu,
Hawaii
Engine Generator Repairs for Subic Bay Power Plant, Republic of the
Philippines
Ten Story Hotel Addition & Renovation to the Saipan Grand Hotel, Saipan,
CNMI
First Hawaiian Bank and Office Building, Guam
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Lambda Alpha International
Design Professionals Risk Control Group
American Council of Engineering Companies
Chi Epsilon (National Civil Engineering Honor Society)
Council of American Structural Engineers
Design-Build Institute of America
Prestressed Concrete Institute
Society of American Military Engineers
Structural Engineers Association of Hawaii
Structural Engineering Institute, Board of Directors (1997-2004)
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Hawaii
(1965)
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil
Engineering #2652-C
Hugh Y. Ono, P.E.
Vice President | Associate
Mr. Ono is the Vice President in charge of SSFM’s Hawaii Island Office. In
this role, he serves as the principal point-of-contact for SSFM's Hawaii Island
clients, and provides project management services on specific projects. He
maintains a close relationship with all government agencies on the Island of
Hawaii and serves as a member of SSFM’s government affairs group.
PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE
Department of Transportation, Highways Division, State of Hawaii (January
1996 through December 1998), Division Administrator. Directed the
administration and operations of the Highways Division including Engineering,
Construction, Maintenance, Administration, Property Management, Traffic
Operations, and Motor Carrier Safety. Resources included: 1000 employees,
$160 million operating budget, and $400 million Capital Improvement Budget.
Key accomplishments included the following:
Initiated Hawaii’s first moveable barrier Zipper lane project on the
island of Oahu.
Initiated Hawaii’s Highway Intelligent Transportation System project.
Directed the statewide training and design workshop for staff
engineers from State, County and private sector to include an
instruction manual.
Completed and dedicated the H-3 new Interstate Highway within the
funding allocated and on time.
Completed the Kalanianaole Highway Improvements, a project with
much delay and political problems.
Department of Transportation, Highways Division, Hawaii District, State of
Hawaii (1990 to 1995), District Engineer. Directed the operations of 130
personnel and a $9-million budget on the Island of Hawaii to include:
Engineering, Traffic Operations, Maintenance, Capital Improvements, Motor
Vehicle Carrier Safety and Administration.
Department of Public Works, County of Hawaii (1984 to 1990), Chief Engineer
(Director). Directed and administered the activities of seven (7) divisions,
including Engineering, Buildings, Wastewater, Solidwaste, Traffic, Automotive,
and Highway Maintenance. This Department included a total of 400
employees with a $30-million budget. Introduced and initiated Maintenance
Managements Systems in Wastewater, Solidwaste and Highway Maintenance
operations.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Texas at
Arlington, 2003
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil
Engineering #C-13059,
2008
Texas, Professional
Engineer #100187, 2007
Austen Drake, P.E.
Manager, Hilo Office
Mr. Drake is the Manager and Lead Civil Engineer in SSFM’s Hilo Office. He
is a Project Engineer responsible for planning and design for a wide variety of
civil engineering projects on the Island of Hawaii and other geographic areas
where SSFM currently provides planning and engineering services.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Engineer for the West Hawaii Civic Center project. This was a design-
build project for a new Civic Center consisting of eight (8) office buildings and
one (1) parking garage on the 7 acre parcel located at the corner of
Kealakehe Parkway and Ane Keohokalole Parkway in Kailua-Kona Hawaii.
Estimated construction cost $52 million.
Māmalahoa Highway Bypass Road and Nāpōʻopoʻo Road Māmalahoa
Highway Intersection Improvements. Project Manager. SSFM provided Civil
Engineering services to revise, update, and repackage the previously
approved Plans, Specifications and estimates (PS&E) for the portion of the
Māmalahoa Highway Bypass from Halekii to Nāpō‘opo‘o, as well as the
Nāpō‘opo‘o Intersection PS&E. The Māmalahoa Highway Bypass work
included updating the topographic survey for construction previously
performed, updating earthwork quantities, revising drainage details, adding an
alternative pavement section for concrete, and adding additional
improvements to accommodate property owners. The Nāpō‘opo‘o Intersection
work included that above in addition to revising the intersection geometry to
increase left turn storage. Estimated construction cost $25.5 million.
Kapi‘olani Street Extension, Lanikaula Street to Mohouli Street. Hilo, Hawaii.
Project Manager. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation, Preliminary
Planning and Design, and Final Design services. The Project consists of
extending the existing Kapi‘olani Street from Mohouli Street to Lanikaula
Street. Project deliverables include an Environmental Assessment,
Preliminary Engineering Reports and Plans, and Construction Drawings.
Estimated construction cost $13 million.
Keahuolu Phase 0 Roadway and Promenade Design. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Project Manager and Lead Civil Engineer. SSFM provided Environmental
Documentation and Design services. Phase 0 of the project provides a new
roadway, three new entrances to Kailua District Park, and a pedestrian and
bike promenade. The improvements support the Kailua District Park and the
Queen Lili‘uokalani Trust Master Plans and include new pavements, raised
sidewalks, shared use path, drainage improvements, intersection
improvements, street lighting, landscaping, and new utility lines. Estimated
construction cost $5 million.
Kohala Ranch Community Association Pavement Assessment. Kohala,
Hawaii. Project Manager/Project Engineer. SSFM performed a pavement
inventory and provided pavement preservation plan recommendations. The
Project consists of inventorying approximately 22 miles of roadway, identifying
candidates for pavement preservation, evaluating treatment options and
providing opinion of probable costs for various options. Estimated construction
cost $500,000
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AREAS OF SPECIAL
COMPETENCE
Project Management
Community Relations
and Outreach
Communications
Jo-Anna Herkes
Senior Project Manager
Ms. Herkes is A Business Development Leader for Hawaii Island. She also
serves as a Senior Project Manager on a wide cross section of projects for
private corporations and public agencies. Ms. Herkes has over 35 years of
professional experience in corporate management and fund raising,
development of community relations and outreach programs, project liaison to
community organizations, community leaders, neighborhood boards, business
organizations, individual organizations and stakeholders.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Project Manager for Primary Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) FEIS
Preliminary Engineering Design, Honolulu, Hawaii. Project included the
preliminary engineering for the In-Town route over 13 miles of road in
Honolulu. The total construction cost for this project is at $356 million.
Community Outreach for Keaau-Pahoa Road Improvements project on the
island of Hawaii. The State Department of Transportation (DOT), has
proposed this project to address the heavy traffic congestion which currently
occurs along the corridor between Keaau and Pahoa. Project included
preparation of an Environmental Assessment report in compliance with NEPA
and Title 11, Chapter 200, HRS for the widening and improvement of the
existing highway. Length of the Highway study area approximately 10.5 miles.
Community Outreach for the Paia Bypass project on the island of Hawaii. The
State Department of Transportation (DOT) in association with the Federal
Highways Administration (FHWA), are proposing Highway Improvements and
Alternate Road to serve the Paia community.
Project Trainer for the Emergency Response Plan, Department of Water,
County of Kauai, Hawaii. This project involved the preparation of an
Emergency Response Plan pursuant to the Public Health Security and
Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002. The total project cost
of $142,875.
Project Manager for the Sandwich Isles Communications Fiber Optic Ductline
project. This project involves the design and construction of approximately
325 miles of fiber optic ductlines connecting Hawaiian Homelands throughout
the State. Major responsibility for plan approval and permtting process with
State, County and Federal regulatory agencies is a essential and crucial
component with meeting construction schedule. The total construction cost of
this project is estimated at $700 million.
Project Manager for the State of Hawai‘i, Department of Education’s Whole
School Classroom Renovation for Hawai‘i schools, including Kea‘au Middle,
Waiākea High, Hilo Union, Hilo Intermediate, Haaheo Elementary,
Lāupahoehoe High & Elementary, Honoka‘a Elementary, and Kohala Middle.
The projects typically involve interior and exterior painting; replacement of
flooring, windows and doors; replacement of marker boards and tack boards;
miscellaneous carpentry repairs; restoration of restrooms. $17.7M
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EDUCATION
B.A., Colby College,
(1970)
Masters in City
Planning, Harvard
University (1975)
Ph.D. in Planning,
University of Hawaii
(2009)
REGISTRATION
Fellow, American
Institute of Certified
Planners
Cheryl D. Soon, Ph.D., FAICP
Transportation Practice Leader | Senior Planner
Ms. Cheryl Soon is a senior planner with extensive national and Hawaii
experience in both public and private sectors. Cheryl has a track record for
quality, timeliness, being on-budget, and repeatedly exceeding expectations.
Her work has won several awards and she is distinguished as a Fellow in the
American Institute of Certified Planners, the highest honor available for a
professional planner.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kalanianaole Highway Improvements in Waimānalo, Phase 1, Olomana Golf
Course to Vicinity of Poalima Street, Waimanalo, Honolulu, Hawaii. Planner.
Roadway improvements along this 0.84 mile section includes: field
investigations, coordination with various agencies, preparation of reports and
various analysis, design and public informational meetings. Total estimated
construction cost $9.4M.
Keaau-Pahoa Road Improvements, Keaau to Pahoa, Hawaii. Project Planner
and Manager for the. The Planning component of this project was designated
by HDOT to be conducted under the guidelines of a context sensitive solutions
process, one of the first for the State. Project also includes preparation of an
Environmental Assessment report in compliance with NEPA and Title 11,
Chapter 200, HRS for the widening and improvement of the existing highway.
Length of the highway study area approximately 10.5 miles.
Feasibility Study for a New Mauka Road from Lihue to Hanamaulu on the
Island of Kauai. Project Manager. Tasks included preparing sub area
circulation analysis, functional classification study and alignment options.
Interstate Route H-1 Corridor Study, Island of Oahu. Project Manager.
Identify and assess feasibility of future options to increase capacity, improve
safety and provide for demands. Includes an assessment of parallel and
connecting facilities.
Development of an Outreach and Education Program Plan, State of Hawaii,
Department of Defense. Project Manager. Support to State of Hawaii in its
consultation with national FirstNet system for 800 Mhz communications
spectrum devoted to public safety. Work involves formation of a governance
system, technical systems coordination to assemble assets data, outreach
and education.
Honolulu Complete Streets project. Principal in Charge. Includes preparation
of a Design Standards Manual, implementation of designs for up to twenty
sites, training and outreach.
Hawaii County Complete Streets Program and Downtown Hilo Mobility Study.
Project Manager. Includes preparation of a multi-modal plan for downtown
Hilo with parking, circulation, transit, pedestrian, and bicycle elements. Also
includes preparation of a program and manual to implement the County
Complete Streets Policy. Stakeholder identification and engagement is a
critical element to both parts of this study.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Environmental
Studies, Southern
Oregon University
(2000)
Certificate in Cultural
Resource Management,
Southern Oregon
University (2000)
Master of Arts in
Anthropology, University
of Hawaii (2003)
REGISTRATION
American Planning
Association, American
Institute of Certified
Planners #029129
Melissa May, AICP
Project Planner
Melissa May is SSFM’s Deputy Manager for our Strategic Services Group and
she is a senior planner with more than a decade of experience in community
and environmental planning in Hawaii. She is passionate about place-making
through community building and improvements to the built environment. Ms.
May has worked on a wide variety of projects for both public and private
sector clients, including long-range community planning, economic
development, renewable energy, endangered species, electric utility projects,
disaster planning, habitat creation, construction monitoring, municipal water
supply, and water quality restoration projects. She is accustomed to
assembling and overseeing teams to develop and execute effective marketing
and engagement campaigns to achieve broad community support. Her
training in anthropology and environmental science inform cultural and
environmental sensitivity in her work. Ms. May’s areas of interest include
economic development, community planning, community engagement, natural
disaster planning, and natural resource management.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kauai General Plan Update. Senior Planner. Currently working with the
County of Kauai as Project Manager to develop the strategy and vision for the
next update of the Kauaʻi General Plan, a forward thinking policy document
that guides the future of the island. This two-year effort involves extensive
stakeholder involvement and community outreach island wide. The public
engagement program utilizes innovative methods of digital engagement, as
well as traditional outreach and engagement.
Downtown Hilo Multimodal Master Plan. Senior Planner. Ms. White
contributed to the development and execution of the stakeholder engagement
program and is currently acting as the lead writer on the Plan. The DHMMP is
aimed at identifying implementing actions to make Downtown Hilo more
walkable, bike-friendly, and vibrant. Ms. White coordinated a stakeholder
advisory group, oversaw seven focus groups with key stakeholders, and
planned and executed a community wide meeting with 200 participants.
Lihue Community Plan. Senior Planner. Worked closely with the County of
Kauai to develop a 20-year plan and vision for the Lihue District of the Island
of Kauai. Facilitated community participation and input through public events,
presentations, and Community Working Group meetings. Developed and
maintained a project website, collateral, and presentations. Served as lead
writer on the Community Plan, procured and supervised graphic design
services on the final product.
State of Hawaii Natural Disaster Economic Recovery Strategy. Project
Manager. Led a team in preparing a strategy to improve small business
continuity planning statewide. The plan was developed with extensive
stakeholder involvement, including a series of small business focus groups, an
Advisory Group comprised of disaster management agencies and experts,
and a statewide survey of small businesses. The scope included pre-disaster
planning through to post-disaster recovery for small businesses, and
recommended measures to be taken by public and private sector entities to
improve small business resilience.
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EDUCATION
Master of Community
and Regional Planning,
University Oregon
Master of Nonprofit
Management, University
Oregon
Bachelor of Spanish
Studies and Geography,
Lancaster University
REGISTRATION
American Planning
Association, American
Institute of Certified
Planners #34116
Oliver Gaskell, AICP
Project Planner
Oliver has over 5 years of experience providing community, transportation and
climate and resilience planning in Hawaii, on the U.S. mainland, and across
the Pacific. He is a systems thinker who is passionate about reaching planning
solutions informed by robust public engagement supported by data analysis.
He has worked with a wide range of clients from small rural communities to
large federal agencies. Through this experience he has developed skills in
geographic information systems, technical writing, graphic design, and virtual
and face-to-face meeting facilitation.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Maui County Bicycle and Pedestrian Route Development and Wayfinding
Project, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. Planner. Creation of a wayfinding signage
design manual for County of Maui that included customizable elements for
each community. Pilot project explored implementation in Kahului.
HDOT Highways Resiliency Project, Maui and Hawaiʻi Islands, Hawaiʻi.
Planner. SSFM provided planning services for the assessment of two routes,
route 310 on Maui and route 319 on Hawaiʻi.
Lower Honoapi‘ilani Highway Complete Streets, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii.
Planner. SSFM provided civil, structural and traffic engineering design
services, and environmental permitting for the assessment of Lower
Honoapiilani Highway complete streets related requirements and needs.
SSFM conducted outreach with residents and stakeholders and provided final
recommendation on design parameters for the project.
Pulelehua Park Site Study, Maui, Hawaiʻi. Planner. Provided proposal support
to develop a site selection study for the Proposed Pulelehua County Park in
West Maui. Project included development of a site investigation to identify
potential environmental and cultural conditions to be mitigated in advance of
development of a master plan.
Lower Main Resurfacing, Wailuku, Maui, Hawaiʻi. Planner. Provided
environmental permitting support to the resurfacing and road diet project for
Lower Main Street in Wailuku. Permitting included federal permits for Section
106, NEPA Categorical Exclusion, Section 7, and county permits for Special
management area, HRS 343, HRS 6E and HRS 195d.
Ke‘eaumoku Complete Streets, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Planner. Helped with
the redesign of Ke‘eaumoku Street between Wilder Ave and Kapi‘olani Blvd to
include all modes of travel including protected bike lanes and improved
pedestrian safety. Responsible for design input and community outreach.
Outreach conducted throughout COVID-19 including Online Public Meetings
(utilizing Miro software and Zoom), multiple online design charrettes, and
COVID safe outreach to businesses and users of Ke‘eaumoku Street.
Adapt Waikīkī 2050, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Planner. SSFM provided planning
services to support the outreach component of the Adapt Waikīkī 2050 plan.
The objective of the project was a mid to near term review of design
guidelines for the Waikīkī Special District that can identify immediate actions
and future steps to mitigate the impact of sea level rise in Waikīkī.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Biology, Southwest
Texas State University
(1998)
Masters of Applied
Geography, New Mexico
State University (2001)
TRAINING &
CONTINUING
EDUCATION
NEPA and HRS 343
Environmental Reviews
US Army Corps of
Engineers Wetland
Delineation
Wetland Plant
Identification
US Army Corps of
Engineers Section 404
Nationwide Permitting
Jennifer Scheffel
Senior Environmental Planner
Ms. Scheffel has 15 years of experience in environmental planning and project
management. Experience includes public involvement, environmental
documentation, and permitting for the energy sector (including renewable
energy), transportation and transit, and Department of Defense projects (Air
Force, Navy, and Marines) in Hawaii, Guam, the Commonwealth of Northern
Mariana Islands, and the US mainland. Also experienced with environmental
compliance during design, preconstruction, construction, and post-
construction.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kahekili Highway Improvements Environmental Assessment (EA). Senior
Environmental Planner. Preparation of a Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) 343
and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliant EA for
improvements along approximately 3.3 miles of Kahekili Highway from Haiku
Road to the intersection with Kamehameha Highway on Oahu. The project
purpose is to reduce congestion, increase roadway capacity, improve highway
safety, and modernize the existing facility, which is heavily congested during
its peak hours.
Paia Relief Route Project Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Senior
Environmental Planner. Preparation of a HRS 343 and NEPA-compliant EIS
for a new road that would improve safety and provide traffic relief to the town
of Paia, Maui by providing a bypass of the community for through traffic while
enhancing conditions in Paia for visitors to the downtown area. The project
includes an approximately 6.5-mile-long study area from the intersection of
Hana Highway with Haleakala Highway, through the Town of Paia to west of
Maliko Gulch.
Wailuku River Hydroelectric Plants Long-term Water Lease and Waiau Hydro
Plant Repowering EA. Senior Environmental Planner. Preparation of a HRS
343-compliant EA to support Hawaii Electric Light Company’s (HELCO) long-
term water lease application to the Board of Land and Natural Resources
(BLNR). In addition to the long-term water lease, HELCO proposes to repower
the Waiau Hydro Plant in Hilo, Hawaii. Other tasks include managing sub-
consultants conducting Socioeconomic Impact Assessment, Cultural Impact
Assessment, and Stream Habitat Assessment.
Lower Paia Beach Park Parking Lot Design and Permitting. Senior
Environmental Planner. Preparation of an Exemption Declaration under HRS
343 for paving and striping existing gravel parking lot, as well as adding
lighting. Other tasks include preparation of a Special Management Area
(SMA) Assessment application, Shoreline Setback Assessment application,
and managing sub-consultant conducting Archaeological Inventory Survey.
Guam and CNMI Military Relocation (2012 Roadmap Adjustments)
Supplemental EIS/OEIS. Deputy Project Manager. Preparation of a
supplemental EIS under NEPA for the U.S. Marine relocation from Okinawa,
Japan to Guam. Project included analysis of impacts associated with siting of
a main cantonment/family housing area and a live-fire training range complex.
Tasks included management of project scoping, Draft EIS, public hearings,
Final EIS, Record of Decision, and Mitigation and Monitoring Plan.
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EDUCATION
Masters Degree, Urban
& Regional Planning,
University of Hawai‘i at
Manoa, Honolulu,
Hawai‘i
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, Beijing
Forestry University,
Beijing, China
Lulu Chun
Project Planner
Ms. Chun is currently a Planner in the Strategic Services Group. In this
position, she currently performs mapping or graphic design using Adobe
suites, ArcGIS, Sketchup or similar computer graphics to support work on
transportation planning, urban design, and traffic engineering projects.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kalaheo Avenue and Kailua Road Intersection Improvements. Planner.
Provided maps and rendering for the proposed intersection improvements.
Project includes the full design of interim improvements to mitigate vehicular
congestion and multi-modal conflicts. Traffic study will include alternative
analysis including roundabout construction including public and stakeholder
outreach.
Complete Streets Implementation Study. Planner. Work included mapping and
providing graphic package to illustrate existing conditions and convey planning
concepts. SSFM is the prime consultant, working with a team of local and
national experts, to assist the City in the implementation of the goals and
requirements of the Complete Streets Ordinance. This project includes the
completion of several inter-related tasks. Primary to this effort was the
creation of the Honolulu Complete Streets Design Manual which was created
with the intent of superseding dated guidelines.
Hawai‘i County Complete Streets Program and Downtown Hilo Mobility Study.
Planner. Work included mapping and providing graphic package to illustrate
existing conditions and convey planning concepts. The Downtown Hilo Multi-
modal Master Plan will establish a community-driven Master Plan for policies,
programs, and projects which will improve overall mobility throughout the
Downtown area and provide multi-modal connections to high activity locations.
Multi-Modal Bike Plan, Honolulu, Oahu, Hawai‘i. Planner. SSFM assisted the
City and County of Honolulu in defining bicycling facility projects that will
integrate multi-modal access and connections to Honolulu rail stations and
other transit facilities. Project included the creation of a Protected Bike Lane
Network plan to be carried through by the City and developers.
Kalanianaole Highway Improvements, Waimanalo, Phase 1. Planner. Field
investigations, preparation of pedestrian origin and destination study,
preparation of graphic package to support traffic analysis resulting in traffic
impact assessment report, transportation management plan and traffic signal
timing for the intersection improvements at Kalanianaole Highway and
Poalima Street in Waimanalo, Oahu. The design incorporates a new roadway
section that will provide eased vehicle congestion while also including
dedicated pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and an equestrian path. Estimated
construction costs $12.0 million.
Nuuanu/Liliha Complete Streets Project, Honolulu, Hawaii. SSFM assisted the
City and County of Honolulu to develop multimodal solutions for Nuuanu
Avenue and Liliha Street in Honolulu. Work included mapping and providing
graphic package to illustrate existing conditions and convey planning
concepts. Additional tasks included preparation for and coordination of public
outreach activities.
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EDUCATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
University of Hawai‘i at
Mānoa
Bachelor of Arts
Anthropology, University
of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Environmental Studies
Certificate, University of
Hawai‘i at Mānoa
Alice McLean
Project Planner
Alice has 13 years of experience managing complex projects, engaging with
stakeholders, conducting research and data analysis, and communicating
effectively on a variety of platforms. She has experience working in
collaboration across sectors to identify and implement community-based
ecosystem restoration strategies.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DPP North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan Update, O‘ahu, Hawaii.
Planner. SSFM was the prime consultant for the update of the City and
County DPP’s North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan. The plan
established the vision, policies, and land use patterns for the North Shore
Planning District through 2040 and beyond. It will be developed using an
inclusive process that combines research and data collection with community
input. The plan analyzed and addressed new and emerging policy issues
including climate change and sea level rise, as well as economic and tourism
implications from COVID-19.
Analysis of Managed Retreat Strategies in Hawaii: Policy and Funding
Opportunities and Challenges, Statewide. Planner. SSFM led a study
analyzing policy and funding opportunities and challenges for implementing
managed retreat in Hawaii. The study sought to identify needed changes to
policies as well as financing and funding strategies to support managed
retreat as part of climate adaptation in Hawaii. The policy, legal, and financial
strategies were applied to case studies at Sunset Beach on Oahu and in West
Maui.
Hoʻaloha Park Climate Adaptation Plan, Kahului, Maui. Planner. SSFM led
project for the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation to develop
a climate adaptation plan for a heavily used park in Kahului Harbor on Maui.
The adaptation strategies were developed in close coordination with park
users and other stakeholders, and will incorporate modeling of anticipated sea
level rise, erosion, and other climate change-related impacts.
Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District Act 31 Carrying Capacity Study,
North Shore, Oahu. Planner. SSFM supported Mālama Pūpūkea Waimea with
a study to evaluate visitor carrying capacity at the Pūpūkea Marine Life
Conservation District (MLCD) and recommend short and long-term measures
to protect and restore MLCD marine life and habitats. The project includes
implementation and monitoring of pilot measures to control access, foot traffic,
and other stressors on the MLCD environment.
Adapt Waikīkī 2050, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Planner. SSFM provided planning
services to support the outreach component of the Adapt Waikīkī 2050 plan.
The objective of the project was a mid to near term review of design
guidelines for the Waikīkī Special District that can identify immediate actions
and future steps to mitigate the impact of sea level rise in Waikīkī.
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EDUCATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
University of Hawaii at
Mānoa
Bachelor of Arts,
Communication (Minor,
Hawaiian Studies),
University of Hawaii at
Hilo
Jena Kamalani Earle
Project Planner
Mrs. Earle has 2 years of experience in planning, community involvement and
outreach, leadership, and emphasizing the perpetuation of Hawaiian values.
She has experience with technical writing, research and analysis, public
outreach, as well as web design, and has received special recognition for her
interest in environmental, land use, and infrastructure issues in Hawaii and the
Pacific Islands.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
DHHL ʻEwa Beach Homestead Master Plan and Environmental Assessment,
ʻEwa Beach, Oʻahu. Planner. A master plan and environmental assessment
were being prepared for a new residential Hawaiian homestead community on
recently acquired DHHL lands in ʻEwa Beach. The process included
beneficiary and stakeholder engagement, technical studies, preparation of a
preliminary engineering report, and a beneficiary survey to inform the Master
Plan and EA alternatives.
DHHL Hanapēpē Homestead Development, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. Planner. A traffic
assessment, planning, public engagement, technical site studies, and
environmental compliance were prepared for the proposed phased master
plan development of residential and commercial buildings on 365 acres of
Hawaiian Home Lands in support of an Environmental Assessment. Project
required coordination and consideration with existing land use and
transportation plans for the County and State in addition to providing improved
active transportation alternatives for walking and bicycling through the
implementation of complete streets principles.
DHHL Waimānalo Regional Plan Update, Waimānalo, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi.
Planner. SSFM led the update of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’
Regional Plan for Waimānalo. The project documented current conditions and
changes since the last update.
Assessing the Feasibility of Managed Retreat from Vulnerable Coastal Areas
in Hawaii, Various Locations, Statewide, Hawaiʻi. Planner. The project
involved preparation of a background report, execution of four case studies
and focus groups statewide, planning and execution of a symposium on
managed retreat, and a final report.
North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan Update, Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi. Planner.
SSFM was the prime consultant for the update of the City and County DPP’s
North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan. The plan established the vision,
policies, and land use patterns for the North Shore Planning District through
2040 and beyond. It will be developed using an inclusive process that
combines research and data collection with community input.
East Kauaʻi Community and Circulation Plan, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi. Planner. SSFM
supported the County of Kauaʻi with preparation of the East Kauaʻi Community
and Circulation Plan (EKCCP). The first long-range comprehensive plan for
the region, the EKCCP developed policy recommendations for land use,
transportation, housing, urban design, climate adaptation, infrastructure, and
other topics affecting the region. A series of technical studies and
comprehensive community engagement program were included in the scope.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Aerospace
Engineering, University
of Southern California
(May 2002)
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil
Engineering #13480-C
Certified Project
Management
Professional, 2007
Robyn Ito, P.E., PMP
Civil Engineer
Ms. Ito is currently a Project Engineer assigned to SSFM’s Hilo Engineering
Group. In this position, she currently performs planning and design for a wide
variety of project management and civil engineering assignments.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Stadium TCLP Testing, Honolulu, Hawaii. Project Manager. Environmental
services including collecting renovation-specific toxicity characteristic leaching
procedure (TCLP) analysis of the projected waste stream for the metal roof
decking at Aloha Stadium.
Puainako Street Widening, Hilo, Hawaii. Design Engineer. SSFM provided
Planning and Environmental Documentation as well as Preliminary
Engineering Services for the widening and extension of Puainako Street from
Komohana Street to Kilauea Street. Services included Traffic Impact
Analysis, Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering, and Civil Engineering.
Improvements include widening the existing two-lane Puainako Street to a
four-lane divided roadway with landscaped median. The widened facility will
include new bike lanes and raised sidewalks for pedestrian access. Estimated
construction cost $60 million.
Keahuolu Phase 0 Roadway and Promenade Design, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Design Engineer. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation and Design
services. Phase 0 of the project provides a new roadway, three new
entrances to Kailua District Park, and a pedestrian and bike promenade. The
improvements support the Kailua District Park and the Queen Lili‘uokalani
Trust Master Plans and include new pavements, raised sidewalks, shared use
path, drainage improvements, intersection improvements, street lighting,
landscaping, and new utility lines. Estimated construction cost $5 million.
Kamakaeha Avenue, Phase 1A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Project Engineer.
SSFM provided Subdivision processing and Design services. The
Kamakaeha Avenue extension provides a new roadway to serve the main
entrance of the new Kona Judiciary Complex. Improvements included new
pavement, raised sidewalks, drainage improvements, intersection
improvements, street lighting, landscaping, and utility lines. Estimated
construction cost $3.7 million
Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Phase 2, from Kealakehe Parkway to
Keahole Airport Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Civil Project Engineer. The
project includes engineering and construction services to widen Queen
Kaahumanu Highway from the existing two (2) lanes to a four (4) lane divided
highway. Estimated construction cost $76 million.
Mamalahoa Highway Drainage Improvements, Ka‘u, Hawaii. Project Engineer.
SSFM provided Environmental Documentation, Preliminary Planning and
Design, and Final Design services. The Project consists of raising a section of
the existing highway and installing large concrete box culverts to mitigate
flooding problems that have caused previous road closures. Project
deliverables include an Environmental Assessment, Preliminary Engineering
Reports and Plans, and Construction Drawings. Estimated construction cost
$6 million.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Hawaii at
Manoa, Hawaii, 2005
M.S., Civil Engineering
(Structures), University
of Hawaii at Manoa,
Hawaii, 2007
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Structural & Civil
Engineering #14567-
S&C
Guam, Civil
Engineering, #2068
Guam, Structural
Engineering, #2107
LEED Accredited
Professional, USGBC,
2009
FHWA-NHI Safety
Inspection of In-Service
Bridges Certification,
2011
Renee Ishisaka, P.E., S.E., LEED AP
Structural & Civil Engineer
Ms. Ishisaka is an experienced structural & civil engineer with experience in a
wide variety of both design and construction projects. Projects have involved
reinforced, prestressed and post-tensioned concrete; structural steel;
masonry; and timber construction. She has extensive experience with the
following types of projects: Hospitals, Department of Defense projects, airport
facilities, commercial/office buildings, residential buildings, educational
facilities, and hotels.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Kapi‘olani Street Extension, Lanikaula Street to Mohouli Street. Hilo, Hawaii.
Design Engineer. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation, Preliminary
Planning and Design, and Final Design services. The Project consists of
extending the existing Kapi‘olani Street from Mohouli Street to Lanikaula
Street. Project deliverables include an Environmental Assessment,
Preliminary Engineering Reports and Plans, and Construction Drawings.
Estimated construction cost $13 million.
Puainako Street Widening, Komohana Street to Kilauea Avenue, Federal Aid
Project No. STP-2000(5). Hilo, Hawaii. Design Engineer. SSFM provided
Planning and Environmental Documentation as well as Preliminary
Engineering Services for the widening and partial realignment of Puainako
Street from Komohana Street to just east of Kilauea Avenue. Services
included Traffic Impact Analysis, Hydrology and Hydraulic Engineering, and
Civil and Structural Engineering. Improvements include creating a new four-
lane divided roadway on a new alignment and widening of a portion of the
existing roadway from two to four lanes Estimated construction cost $60
million.
Mamalahoa Highway Drainage Improvements, 2006. Design Engineer. Ka’u,
Hawaii. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation, Preliminary Planning
and Design, and Final Design services. The Project consists of raising a
section of the existing highway and installing large concrete box culverts to
mitigate flooding problems that have caused previous road closures. Design
services included hydrology and hydraulic analysis and civil and structural
engineering. Improvements include road widening, cross culverts, drainage
swales, embankment stabilization, retaining walls, and right of way
delineation. Estimated construction cost $6 million.
HELCO Kahaluu Switching Station – Communications Building Foundation
Work. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Client Contact. This project included structural
foundation design for a pre-engineered precast Communications building, 6’-
8” x 11’-0”. Services included design, construction administration, and special
inspection. We also provided assistance with coordinating the necessary
permit with the County of Hawaii. Estimated construction cost $400,000.
HELCO Kealia Switching Station – Communications Building Foundation
Work. South Kona, Hawaii. Client Contact. This project included structural
foundation design for a pre-engineered precast Communications building, 6’-
8” x 11’-0”. Services included design, construction administration, and special
inspection. We also provided $275,000.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
Virginia Tech,
Blacksburg, Virginia,
2000
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil Engineer
#13441-C
Professional Traffic
Operations Engineer™
(PTOE) #2385
Michael Y. Packard, P.E., PTOE
Traffic Engineer
Michael is a Senior Traffic Engineer in SSFM’s Strategic Services Group. He
has over 15 years of progressive traffic engineering and transportation
planning experience including traffic operations analysis and transportation
network planning of “Complete Streets,” bicycle and pedestrian facility design.
Michael has worked on a variety of planning projects including studies for
transportation corridors, sub-area circulation analysis, route location, traffic
safety, and traffic impact analysis for residential, commercial and mixed-use
centers. He has also worked on a variety of design projects including traffic
signals, fiber optic and wireless transportation management systems, and red-
light photo enforcement.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Wailea Old Blue Clubhouse Renovation. Traffic Engineer. Provided a traffic
impact analysis report in support of an SMA for the proposed relocation and
development of a golf course clubhouse in phases in Wailea, Maui. Project
collected traffic counts, projected future growth and determined the
development’s trip generation for the project site, evaluating the impact from
existing and proposed accesses on the surrounding roadway network.
Included in the analysis was consideration of potential roadway and
intersection mitigation.
Paia Relief Route EIS. Traffic Engineer. Providing a traffic impact analysis
report in support of an EIS that evaluates alternatives to provide increased
roadway capacity, safety and reliability for the Paia-Haiku area. Alternatives
included various roadway alignments and intersection treatments including
stop-sign controlled, signalized, roundabouts, and grade separated options.
Included in the analysis was forecasting of local and regional traffic volumes
for the various scenarios.
Haleakala Highway and Makawao Avenue Improvements Traffic Engineering
Study. Traffic Engineer. Completed traffic assessment of the intersection in
response to noted congestion of this major intersection that connects the
neighborhoods of Makawao and Pukalani. Analysis included that assessment
of multi-modal access for safe pedestrian and bicycle mobility.
Lahaina Bypass Realignment. Traffic Engineer. Providing support for the
proposed relocation of the southern terminus of the Lahaina Bypass, shifting
the terminus approximately 4,800 feet. Provided reanalysis and review of a
traffic impact analysis report in response to agency and public concern.
Puunene Road Widening. Traffic Engineer. Providing traffic assessment for
the proposed Puunene Avenue Widening, from Kamehameha Avenue to
Dairy Road in Kahului, Maui. The traffic analysis and report will assess
existing and future conditions in the surrounding area, as well as assess
proposed changes associated with this project, that is proposing roadway
widening and the addition of pedestrian and bicycle facilities, in order to
determine design criteria at intersections along the study corridor.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering
(with minor in Computer
Science), Carnegie-
Mellon University,
Pittsburgh, PA, 1987
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil
Engineering #8968-C
Darin Mar, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
Darin is a project manager and project engineer with extensive experience in
traffic engineering, operation, design, & construction) and transportation
planning. His experience includes traffic data collection and analysis,
roadway geometrics, accident analysis, investigation, and evaluation of traffic
safety and congestion concerns. He has designed and implemented traffic
improvements compliant with City, State, and Federal (MUTCD) standards
and policies.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Lihue Town Core Mobility and Revitalization, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii. Project
Manager. This project was to improve the walkability and bike ability of Rice
Street, Hoolako Street, Kalena Street, Hoala Street and Malama Street within
Lihue. Funded by the Transportation Investment Generating Economy
Recovery (TIGER) grant program. Estimated construction cost $14 million
City & County of Honolulu Traffic Management Center. Traffic Engineer. As
the traffic engineer for the Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transit (HART), I was
an operational user of the traffic cameras from the Traffic Management Center
to manage operation of construction activities throughout the project corridor.
City & County of Honolulu Speed Hump Program, Island-wide. Traffic
Engineer. Was responsible for developing City & County of Honolulu,
Department of Transportation Services, Speed Hump Program Guidelines,
implementing the department program island-wide. This program was
expanded to meet the community’s needs and evolved into Traffic Calming
Program. Estimated construction cost $600,000.
City & County of Honolulu Traffic Calming Program, Island-wide. Traffic
Engineer. Was responsible for managing the Department of Transportation
Services program that allowed neighborhoods to examine their community
and select traffic calming devices, which could be installed to address their
concerns. The devices comprised of vertical and horizontal features to modify
motorist’s undesirable driving behavior through a specific neighborhood, such
as speeding, and not yielding to pedestrians crossing the street. Estimated
construction cost $10 million.
West Oahu Farrington Highway Guideway DB Contract, Leeward Oahu,
Hawaii. Transit Project Coordinator. The project was the first six miles of
elevated guideway for the Honolulu Rapid Transit Project, from Kualakai
Parkway along Farrington Highway through Waipahu town over H1 to Pearl
Highlands. Estimated construction cost $480 million
City & County of Honolulu Vision Team & Neighborhood Projects (Mayor’s
Community Initiatives): Mililani High School Driveway Reconstruction. Traffic
Engineer. Provided a flatter driveway transition for Mililani High School at the
Makaimoimo/Meheula Parkway intersection. This allowed for easier ingress
and egress for the high school. Estimated construction cost $280,000.
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EDUCATION
B.S., Civil Engineering,
University of Hawaii at
Manoa, May 2008
REGISTRATION
Hawaii, Civil
Engineering #15387-C,
2013
David Miyasaki, P.E.
Traffic Engineer
David is a transportation engineer and is experienced in utilizing HCS,
Synchro and Simtraffic to evaluate traffic operations for both uninterrupted and
interrupted flow conditions. David has used Vissim to model multi-modal for
various projects to look at simulations to improve queuing and weaving
conflicts along freeway segments and at intersections. David is proficient in
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Papa Avenue Roadway Improvements, Kapahulu, Island of Maui, Hawaii.
Traffic Engineer. Project involved the planning, outreach, and design of a
collector road to reflect complete street and urban design principles that
facilitate safe and efficient pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle travel.
Recommendations to mitigate the sight distance concern at the Lihikai
Elementary School included improving the roadway layout.
Hamakua Coast Transportation Corridor Study, Island of Hawaii. Traffic
Engineer. SSFM is responsible for the study of a 50-mile segment of Highway
19 (Hawaii Belt Road), from Mud Lane in Waimea to Wailuku Bridge in Hilo.
Project included traffic congestion and operational analysis associated with
the corridor. Completed the analysis of land use and regional connectivity
through sustainable transportation such as bicycling and walking. This
included an analysis of internal transportation circulation and an analysis of
passer-by vehicles. Estimated construction cost is not available.
Innergex Paeahu TIAR, Island of Maui, Hawaii. Traffic Engineer. The project
involves intersection analysis along Piilani Highway. The access to the project
location during construction is at a unique location just north of Wailea Ike
Drive. Recommendations for design and signing and striping were provided.
Fire Administration Support Complex TIAR, Hilo, Island of Hawaii. Traffic
Engineer. The project shares an existing driveway with the Hilo Adult Day
Center. Recommendations for made to mitigate concerns with sight distance
and vehicular speeding based on existing data and analysis.
East Kapolei Middle School Signal Warrant Study, Kapolei, Island of Oahu,
Hawaii. Traffic Engineer. Performed 8-hour, 4-hour, peak hour, and school
crossing warrant at Keahumoa Parkway intersections for existing and future
conditions.
Princeville Glamping TIAR, Princeville, Island of Kauai. Traffic Engineer. The
project has one main access from Kuhio Highway involving data collection
after the Hanalai landslide and during Covid-19 restrictions. Traffic volume
adjusting was need to model existing and future conditions.
Phase XI Traffic Signals, Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii, Transportation
Engineer. Collected field data at various intersections. Designed and
submitted signal design plans at McCully Street and Waiola Street, and Poni
Street and Makaloa Street intersections to utility companies and City & County
of Honolulu.
Phase XV Traffic Signals, Honolulu, Island of Oahu, Hawaii, Transportation
Engineer. Project engineer who collected field data at various intersections.
Designed and submitted signal design plans at South Street and Kawaiahao
Street to utility companies and City & County of Honolulu.
County of Hawaii
Mass Transit Agency
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Planning Project Experience
The following is a list of representative projects where SSFM served as the Prime Consultant and
demonstrates SSFM’s ability to successfully manage both small and larger complex planning project
assignments.
PLANNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
FY21 MCON Project P-7001 Peltier Child Development Center
Traffic, Parking, ATFP and Seismic Study, Joint Base Pearl
Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii
SSFM provided project management, planning, civil and traffic
engineering services to develop a planning study for the future
renovation and expansion of the Peltier Child Development Center
(CDC). The study included traffic, parking, Antiterrorism Force
Protection (ATFP), environmental, electrical, structural, and seismic
analysis for planned renovations to increase the number of children
the CDC can accommodate, from 246 to 380.
Cost: $378,699
Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Shoreline
Revetment Project and Environmental Assessment (EA)
Sand Island, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided project management (pre-design through
construction), environmental planning (HRS 343 EA), and served
as the Civil and Structural Designer-of-Record for a new revetment
structure at the location of the existing Sand Island WWTP Outfall
structure along the shoreline on the southwest point of Sand Island
in Honolulu, Hawaii. The revetment is needed to protect the WWTP
outfall, which is critical infrastructure for Honolulu, as this is the only
wastewater outfall servicing the area.
Estimated Cost: $14 million
Hoku Kea Observatory Decommissioning Project and
Environmental Assessment (EA)
Mauna Kea, Hawaii Island, Hawaii
SSFM provided overall project management of the complete
Design-Bid-Build, including planning and permitting for the
decommissioning of the Hoku Kea Observatory building structure,
generator building, and associated telecommunications and
electrical infrastructure on the summit of Mauna Kea. The proposed
deconstruction required compliance with extensive guidelines
driven by the Mauna Kea Comprehensive Management Plan and
development of an HRS 343 EA, and a Conservation District Use
Permit.
Estimated Construction Cost: $1.4 million
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First Responder Technology Campus Development and
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)
Mililani, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided comprehensive development management (project
management, master planning, programming, civil and traffic
design, land use planning and entitlements) for the $7.9M project to
develop a First Responder Technology Campus (FRTC) on a 243-
acre greenfield site owned by the State, Hawaii Technology
Development Corporation (HTDC). The FRTC was envisioned to
be a centrally located, state-of-the-art facility serving multiple
Federal, State of Hawaii, and City and County of Honolulu (County)
first responder agencies on Oahu. The wide range, size, and
intensity of proposed uses for the property identified in the master
plan required a HRS 343 Programmatic EIS to assess all potential
project-related impacts and to identify any necessary mitigation
measures.
Estimated Construction Cost: $315-470 million
Ewa Beach Master Plan and Environmental Assessment
Ewa Beach, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM is preparing a master planning and environmental
assessment for a new Hawaiian Homestead Community in Ewa
Beach. The process of developing the Master Plan and EA includes
beneficiary and stakeholder engagement, technical studies, a
preliminary engineering report, and a beneficiary survey. As part of
the project SSFM has conducted comprehensive outreach to
beneficiaries on the DHHL Oahu waitlist as well as to the Ewa
Beach community, elected officials, and Kapolei Hawaiian
Homestead leaders.
Cost: $424,256 (fees)
East Honolulu Watershed Management Plan
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared this management plan that identifies critical water
issues and future demand scenarios for water use in East
Honolulu. Recommended projects and strategies were developed
with agency and community input to address issues and ensure a
sustainable water supply for East Honolulu over the next 20 years.
The project included four rounds of community engagement as well
as consultation with community organizations and agencies
working on watershed management and water quality in East
Honolulu.
Estimated Cost: $447,890 (fees)
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Hanapepe Kauai Homestead Master Plan
Hanapepe, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic assessment, planning, public engagement,
technical site studies, and environmental compliance for the
proposed phased master plan development of residential and
commercial buildings on 365 acres of Department of Hawaiian
Home Lands in support of an Environmental Assessment.
Estimated Cost: $271,167 (fees)
General Plan Update Contract
Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM assisted the State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
(DHHL) in updating its General Plan. The General Plan establishes
policy for the direction of the Department and delivery of its mission
to provide land to native Hawaiian beneficiaries. The General Plan
process incorporated research, agency input, and beneficiary
preferences to establish a vision and policy objectives for the next
20 years and beyond. It also established a uniform system of land
use designations to be used by DHHL across its lands statewide,
with associated criteria.
Estimated Cost: $384,964 (fees)
Special Treatment Coastal Edge District Mitigation Rules
Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM worked with the County of Kauai to develop development
standards and review criteria for new development proposed within
the County’s new Special Treatment-Coastal Edge zone. The
standards and criteria were adopted by the County Council in are
being incorporated into a new sea level rise-based zoning district
within the County’s comprehensive zoning ordinance.
Estimated Cost: $25,000 (fees)
Anahola Regional Plan Update
Anahola, Kamalomaloo and Moloaa, Kauai
SSFM led the update of the Regional Plan for the DHHL
homestead communities in Anahola, Kamalomaloo and Moloaa on
Kauai. The project involved background research to update the
previous Regional Plan; community engagement on issues,
opportunities, community vision, and potential projects; and
presentations to the Hawaiian Homes Commission.
Estimated Cost: $65,940 (fees)
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Biological Control Containment Facility
Various Locations, Hawaii
SSFM provided a comprehensive planning document for a
proposed new Department of Agriculture, Biological Control
Containment Facility on Oahu. SSFM also prepared a project
development report (PDR) and rough order of magnitude
construction cost estimate. The PDR included Land Area
Requirements, Building Area Requirements, and Applicable
Regulations. It also included a Site List with available State-owned
properties and Environmental permits and studies.
Estimated Construction Cost: $90 million to $140 million
North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided a five-year comprehensive review of the 2011
North Shore Sustainable Communities Plan that was inclusive and
reflective of community sentiments and desires. SSFM adapted to
an entirely virtual community engagement format. In a highly
engaged community, this involved developing a large amount of
online content that would bring transparency to the process and
allow extensive participation.
Cost: $285,760 (fees)
West Kauai Energy (fka Puu Opae Water) Project
Environmental Assessment, Kokee-Kekaha, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the preparation of
an Environmental Assessment (EA) for this integrated renewable
energy and irrigation project that would utilize state land and water
for the following objectives: Renewable energy production via
hydroelectric electric generation; and, renewable energy production
via solar photovoltaic (PV) generation.
Cost: $212,895 (fees)
Farrington Highway Corridor Study
Waianae, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the planning and investigations
that identified recommendations for ways to reduce congestion,
enhance capacity, and increase safety while improving resiliency
along 14 miles of the Farrington Highway corridor from the end of
H-1 in Kapolei to Makaha Beach Park. The study identified short
and long term improvements needed to maintain the Farrington
Highway corridor.
Cost: $4974,959 (fees)
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FY18 Tinian Construction Capacity Study (TCCS)
Tinian, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
SSFM provided a comprehensive analysis of the infrastructure and
resources requirements to support Department of Defense
construction activities on the island of Tinian, CNMI. The project
team developed a methodology to produce recommendations
based on a systematic approach in analyzing resources and
limitations to each technical discipline. The purpose of the TCCS
was to assist DoD in making informed planning and programming
decisions for future DoD construction on Tinian.
Cost: $1.23 million (fees)
Climate Change Adaptation Study
Island of Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning services for development of the County’s
TOD Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines including Data
Collection and Outreach, and Infrastructure Planning.
The purpose of this project was two-fold: 1) to outline design
principles that can be used to help develop policy and regulations
for property in Honolulu’s transit-oriented development (TOD) and
other urban areas that may be vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR)
and other climate change-related hazards; and 2) to provide
developers and design professionals with preliminary guidance and
information to consult when developing new project applications, or
when considering adaptation options for existing projects.
Estimated Construction Cost: $34,000 (fees)
Waiawa Correctional Facility Plan Review Use and Special Use
Permits, Waipahu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared an Environmental Assessment, researched and
completed the necessary requirements of applications for the
Special Use Permit (SUP) and Plan Review Use (PRU) required to
bring this Facility into compliance with the Land Use Ordinance
(LUO).
Cost: $334,534 (fees)
Biological Control Containment Facility
Various Locations, Hawaii
SSFM provided a comprehensive planning document for a
proposed new Department of Agriculture, Biological Control
Containment Facility on Oahu. SSFM also prepared a project
development report (PDR) and rough order of magnitude
construction cost estimate. The PDR included Land Area
Requirements, Building Area Requirements, and Applicable
Regulations. It also included a Site List with available State-owned
properties and Environmental permits and studies.
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Estimated Construction Cost: $90 million to $140 million
Kamuela Vacuum Cooling Plant, Master Plan Feasibility Study,
Kamuela, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning and project management services for a
master plan study of an existing property in Kamuela that the client
owned and leased to a cooperative. SSFM provided
recommendations to update the existing facility to meet the Food
and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA),
as well as explored expansion of the property to offer other
amenities, such as washing, packing, and processing of produce to
encourage and promote farming.
Cost: $100,000 (fees)
Hawaii County Vision Zero Action Plan
Hawaii Island, Hawaii
SSFM assisted the County of Hawaii on the first Vision Zero Action
Plan in the State that identifies how the County will achieve its goal
of eliminating traffic related fatalities and serious injuries. Hawaii
County’s Vision Zero Action Plan is the first to be completed in the
State of Hawaii. The collaborative nature of the Task Force process
greatly supported the success of the initiative, as did SSFM’s
efforts to obtain and analyze available crash data. The importance
of quality data became a theme of the process, and the County of
Hawaii Police Department (HPD) invited PATH to present to the
staff on Vision Zero and the importance of HPD data to
understanding and preventing traffic deaths.
Waimanalo Health Center Expanded Healthcare Facility
Waimanalo, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning and civil engineering services for the construction
of a new, two-story 17,961 square foot building. The building design
reflected the team-based, patient centered heath care home concept of
care practiced which utilizes physicians and nurse practitioners working
with support staff, and integrating behaviorist, nutritionist, case managers,
and patient services.
Estimated Construction Cost: $13 million
Samkoo Condo Re-Zoning Application, Kapiolani Boulevard
and Kona Iki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided civil engineering and traffic analysis services for
the re-zoning application for the proposed Samkoo House
Condominium project, a 43-floor condominium located at 1391
Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu.
Cost: $99,000 (fees)
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Kauai Island Utility Cooperative Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure Plan, Lihue, Kauai
SSFM updated the 2018 Cooperative Spill Prevention, Control, and
Countermeasure Plan (SPCC) plan that was previously prepared
by SSFM. This plan included recommended improvements,
identified possible offsite releases and release impact mitigation
and developed a logic diagram for recommended oil spill control
improvements.
Estimated Cost: $59,500 (fees)
Waimea Regional Safety Project (fka Kawaihae Road Bypass),
Vicinity of Mahua Street to Mamalaoa Highway
Kawaihae, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this study that identified
potential projects that would improve safety and operations, relieve
congestion, and enhance multimodal travel options in the Waimea
region through a Planning and Environment Linkages (PEL) study.
The PEL process resulted in the identification of several projects
that met the project Purpose and Need, including a new bypass
alignment around Waimea, and mulit-modal improvements along
Kawaihae Road, Lindsey Road and Mamalahoa Highway.
Estimated Construction Cost: $2.95 million (fees)
Assessing the Feasibility and Implications of Managed Retreat
Strategies for Vulnerable Coastal Areas in Hawaii
SSFM prepared a study that was prompted by recent climate
change legislation, plans and studies such as the Ocean
Resources Management Plan (2013) and the Sea Level Rise
Vulnerability and Adaptation Report (2017). The managed retreat
study involved four main tasks: 1) Background research consisting
of literature review and stakeholder consultation on managed
retreat; 2) Four scenario profiles, involving preparation of
hypothetical scenarios, site visits, and focus group discussions to
explore retreat of different development types; 3) Symposium on
managed retreat, with keynote speakers and participants from
across the state; and 4) the Final Report which summarized the
results of research and prior tasks.
Cost: $125,000 million
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Hawaii State Plan Update Phase I
Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM conducted a comprehensive review of Hawaii Revised
Statutes (HRS), Chapter 26, The State Planning Act. This review
involved inventorying and reviewing all state department plans,
strategic plans, functional plans, and capital improvement plans;
identifying common themes and policy directions. SSFM
developed findings as to the overall status of plans and prepared
findings and recommendations for the next step in updating the
State Planning Act.
Cost: $$49,933 (fees)
Waimanalo Community Master Land Use Plan
Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM developed an Exploratory Document that communicates
values, places, and ideas that the community holds dear. It
identifies the things that need to be preserved, created, or
improved upon in order to keep Waimānalo, Waimānalo well into
the future. The time horizon for the Strategic Community Plan is 20
years.
Cost: $245,541 (fees)
Coconut Island DC Microgrid
Kaneohe, Hawaii
SSFM assisted the University of Hawaii, Hawaii Natural Energy
Institute (HNEI) with environmental compliance and permitting for
HNEI’s proposed improvements and their renewable energy
demonstration project on Moku O Loe (aka Coconut Island).
Improvements included development of a new renewable energy
generation, storage, and distribution system.
Estimated Cost: $10,000 (fees)
Noise Attenuation Keaukaha Subdivision, Phase 2
Hilo, Hawaii
State Project No AH1071-16
SSFM assisted with the development of a communication plan for
the Hilo Community and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
and Department of Transportation. Services involved outreach
services that included attendance at meetings with the Keaukaha
community and additional meetings with the community's Noise
Sub-Committee Representative throughout the project.
Estimated Cost: $35,200 (fees)
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Complete Streets Planning, Rehabilitation of Streets Phase
12D and Units 67 74 76 77, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided public outreach, environmental planning, and civil
design services to support Fehr & Peers in developing a multimodal
transportation assessment, context sensitive solutions process, and
design work for roads included in the Rehabilitation of Streets
program Phase 12D and Units 67, 74, 76, and 77.
Cost: $964,200 (fees)
Complete Streets Phase 2, Liliha Street, Nuuanu Avenue and
University Avenue Study, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic counts at eleven intersections, walk audits,
traffic analysis, stakeholder meetings, public meetings, collection of
survey data, environmental documentation, formulation of
recommendations incorporating Complete Streets concepts, writing
report and developing 30% design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D (for
Liliha Street and Nuuanu Avenue).
Cost: $450,000 (fees)
Albizia Mitigation Plan
Various Locations, Hilo, Hawaii
SSFM prepared the "Albizia Management and Business Plan". The
report will serve as an Informational document to request funding to
manage and control the Albizia Trees on the Island of Hawaii.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
Complete Streets Planning, Rehabilitation of Streets Phase
12D and Units 67 74 76 77, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided public outreach, environmental planning, and civil
design services to support Fehr & Peers in developing a multimodal
transportation assessment, context sensitive solutions process, and
design work for roads included in the Rehabilitation of Streets
program Phase 12D and Units 67, 74, 76, and 77.
Cost: $964,200 (fees)
Multi Modal Bike Plan (aka Downtown/Chinatown Complete
Streets Implementation Project)
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided transportation engineering services for this project
to further implement complete streets projects in urban Honolulu,
particularly in and around proposed rail and transit facilities. In
three months, SSFM not only completed data collection at 12
intersections during the morning and afternoon peak periods and
traffic analysis, but engaged hundreds of stakeholders to gather
input on the project and generate awareness and support for
complete streets in general.
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Cost: $200,000 (fees)
Lihue Community Plan Update
Lihue, Island of Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM prepared the Lihue Community Plan to articulate a vision
and policies for a revitalized and vibrant Lihue Town Core, as well
as Puhi, Hanamaulu, and other nodes in the Līhu‘e Planning
District. Development of the Lihue Community Plan included
technical studies on existing conditions, cultural resources,
demographics, transportation and connectivity, public services and
infrastructure, housing, growth scenarios, and areas of change.
Cost: $770,000 (fees)
Island Wide Transit Master Plan
Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
SSFM prepared the County of Hawaii's next generation Transit
Master Plan (TMP). Using a comprehensive approach to review
current needs and to forecast future demand this study will help
determine the type of transit system and service levels that will be
required to meet Hawaii County's changing needs through 2036.
The Plan integrated strategies for creating a transportation network
designed and operated to enable safe access for all users in
Hawaii County. The Plan also identified key corridors linking rural
communities and establishes performance standards for transit
service. In addition, the Plan included an evaluation of modes, bus
services, station designs, capital infrastructure, and fare structures.
Estimated Cost: $500,000 (fees)
Central Oahu Transportation Study
Various Locations, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a study to assess the multi-modal transportation
needs of the Central Oahu region, identify key transportation
system improvements, strategies, and policies that can improve
regional transportation mobility and access in a sustainable way.
The study developed multi-modal strategies and system
improvements that are technically feasible, financially realistic,
sustainable, and meet regional transportation needs.
Estimated Cost: $499,250 (fees)
Joint Development for Affordable Rental Housing and Juvenile
Services Center/Shelter, Alder Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided project conceptualization, intra-agency facilitation,
environmental documentation and community outreach for the
development of the first mixed used project on State owned land
within the City's TOD. The project is proposed to be a 266,000
SF/19-Story Mixed Use Development that addressed the
community’s need for affordable rental housing and a facility for
juvenile services and a shelter for children at-risk. This urban high-
density solution epitomizes the type of development promoted to
support TOD initiatives and transforms underutilized State land
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assets into a vibrant development much needed by the community.
Estimated Construction Cost: $196.3 million (preliminary budget)
Puuloa Shoreline Erosion Study, Puuloa Range Facility
Marine Corps Base Hawaii
Kaneohe, Hawaii
SSFM prepared this study to investigate coastal processes in the
project area and the condition and characteristics of the shoreline,
determine historical shoreline changes, analyze wave induced sand
transport mechanisms, and develop possible erosion control
alternatives.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (study)
Multi Modal Bike Plan, East Kapolei, Kalihi, and Kakaako
Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM assisted the City and County of Honolulu in defining
bicycling facility projects that will integrate multi-modal access and
connections to Honolulu rail stations and other transit facilities.
Facilities should be compatible with the network of bicycle facilities
identified in the Oahu Bike Plan (August 2012). Projects will
consist of bicycle paths, protected bike lanes, and other bicycle
facilities which lead to transit stations or bus transit centers.
Estimated cost $100,000 (fees)
Downtown Hilo Multi-Modal Mobility Master Plan and County
of Hawaii Complete Streets Program, Downtown Hilo, Hawaii
Island, Various locations on Hawaii Island
SSFM provided professional planning services for the preparation
of the Downtown Hilo Multi-Modal Master Plan and the County’s
Complete Streets Program. The Downtown Hilo Multi-modal
Master Plan will establish a community-driven Master Plan for
policies, programs, and projects which will improve overall mobility
throughout the Downtown area and provide multi-modal
connections to high activity locations. The County of Hawaii
Complete Streets Program assignment is to create a program
which will implement a balanced, multi-modal transportation
network throughout the island.
Estimated cost $500,000 (fees)
General Plan Update, County of Kauai
Island of Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the update of the
General Plan as required by the County Charter and to develop an
appropriate strategy for the future development of Kaua‘i County,
including recommendations and policies for zoning, form-based
coding, sustainable growth patterns, multi-modal transportation
connectivity, recreational opportunities, economic development,
conservation, green infrastructure, and other issues relevant to the
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future growth and development of the County. Estimated cost
$824,500 (fees)
Hawaii Natural Disaster Economic Recovery Strategy
Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM was the lead consultant for the preparation of a Natural
Disaster Economic Recovery Strategy with a focus on small
business. SSFM worked with a project Advisory Group made up of
35 public and private agencies engaged in disaster work.
The study considered multi-hazards for disasters that strike
Hawai‘i. The study covered both pre-disaster operations continuity
planning and post-disaster recovery actions that are important for
small businesses. This plan was conducted under a grant from the
US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
A series of focus groups were being held across the state to find
out what each business knows about continuity preparedness,
response, and recovery to natural disasters. The focus groups were
followed by a statewide electronic survey of small businesses to
gauge how widespread were the gaps
The study deliverables included three reports: Existing Conditions,
Gaps and Strengths; Goals & Objective and Alternate Strategies;
and Final Plan and Recommendations.
Estimated cost $79,438 (fees)
County of Maui Transportation Department Maui Short Range
Transit Plan Update, Maui County, Hawai‘i
SSFM is providing planning services for the development of a five-
year Service Improvement Transportation Program for the County
of Maui. The work in this task is considered an update of current
services. The Service Improvement Transportation Program will be
developed such that services are defined on a year by year basis
for ease in budget development, service deployment and contractor
procurement
Estimated cost $162,240 (fees)
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Hilo MTA Baseyard
Hilo, Hawaii
SSFM prepared the Categorical Exclusion Report for Mass Transit
Agency Facility, under 23 CFR Section 771.117(d). Consulted and
assisted the County with National Environmental Protection Act
(NEPA) compliance for the facility project. Drafted the Declaration
of Exemption from preparation of an Environmental Assessment
under Chapter 343 using the exemption list of the County of Hawaii
Department of Public Works and provided it to the County of Hawaii
for finalization and filing.
Cost $80,000 (fees)
Villages of Kapolei Northwest Corner, Real Estate Consulting
Services
Kapolei, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning and engineering services to support a
project developer solicitation and selection process for the Hawai’i
Housing Finance and Development Corporation (HHFDC). The
goal of HHFDC was to select a qualified developer to plan, design,
develop, and operate a vibrant, mixed-use “urban village” on a
vacant 26-acre parcel in the Villages of Kapolei (VOK)
development.
Cost $71,000 (fee)
APEX Wind Energy Hawaii Environmental Text and Maps
Island of Oahu, Hawai‘i
SSFM assisted Apex Wind Energy with the preparation of an
Expression of Interest for a Lease Application for OCS from BOEM.
Application to include three potential sites: two off East Honolulu
and one approximately off of Honolulu Harbor.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
Hawaii State Civil Defense Emergency Warning Sirens
Statewide Planning Phase 2
Various Locations in Hawaii
SSFM is the Prime Consultant responsible for securing site
approvals for approximately 200 sites statewide, including
government permits/approvals, landowner approvals for each site,
and assisting in preparation of the disposition documents. This
work includes the installation of new composite poles, installation of
new digital sirens, and removal of existing pole/siren where
required.
Estimated Construction Cost: $16 million
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Evaluation and Update of Hawaii 2006 Ocean Resources
Management Plan, Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM provided professional planning services for the evaluation
and update of The Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan
(ORMP). This is a statewide plan mandated by Chapter 205A of
the Hawai‘i Revised Statutes. The ORMP plan provides a
framework for integrated coastal management that aligns the
management agency jurisdictions of the federal, state, and county
levels of the State of Hawai‘i resource managers.
Estimated Cost: $265,000 (fees)
Interstate Route H1 Corridor Study
Island of Oahu, Various locations, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the
comprehensive analysis study of this highway corridor. With the
recent update of the Oahu Regional Transportation Plan (ORTP)
the Hawaii Department of Transportation required a comprehensive
analysis study of this corridor, specifically the Interstate Route H-1,
for the purpose of identifying the future capacity needs on the
interstate, along with an alternatives and feasibility analysis on
short-, mid- and long-term congestion and capacity improvements.
Estimated Cost: $1.99 million (fees)
Department of Defense, Interoperable Mobile Broadband Data
System Planning
DAGS Job No. 26-14-7498
Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for developing a
Strategic Plan for the State of Hawaii that provided a sound basis
for the development of a Statewide Interoperable Mobile
Broadband Network through either First Net or the “opt-out”
provisions of the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act.
Estimated cost $250,000 (fees)
Ahukini Lydgate Bike Pedestrian Path
Island of Kauai
SSFM provided the Section 106 consultation and the environmental
process for the Ahukini to Lydgate Landing Shared Use Path. This
work had been started by another consultant who was unable to
complete it. The effort involved additional outreach to Native
Hawaiian Organizations and a public meeting to determine whether
further information and/or impacts on resources were needed to be
considered or addressed.
Ahukini to Lydgate is one of six sections of an 8-10 foot wide
shared use path through former cane haul roads, shared space
along a golf course, and res-use of a historic railroad bridge.
Restrooms, trailhead parking, and scenic overlooks at three (3)
locations.
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Estimated Construction Cost: $20.1 million
Kaloi Gulch Drainage Improvements
West Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was initially contracted with Haseko Development to prepare
and re-file a Conservation District Use Application (CDUA) for the
proposed Kaloi Gulch Drainage Improvements with the State
Department of Land and Natural Resources.
SSFM restructured the approach to the project by defining and
creating a “Regional Need” for the proposed drainage
improvements. This involved redefining the project to identify
specific benefits to mauka landowners. After realizing the benefits
from the proposed improvements, the State Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands and University of Hawaii, West Oahu joined
as co-applicants on the CDUA.
Estimated Construction Cost: $50 million
Waikiki Bridges
OahuMPO Transportation Asset Climate Change Risk
Assessment, Various Locations, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this planning study that
involved performing a risk assessment of important transportation
assets to the impacts of climate change. Honolulu was one of five
pilot locations selected nationwide by FHWA to test a risk
assessment climate change methodology for future application on a
broader basis. The work involved assessing the likelihood and
magnitude of three climate change characteristics (stressors) on a
prioritized inventory of the transportation assets. The climate
change variables were: Storm surge, sea level rise (depicted) and
heavy rainfall. SSFM worked with SOEST (UH) on adaptation
mapping and interpretation. The five transportation assets were:
Honolulu Harbor, Honolulu International Airport, Farrington
Highway, Kalaeloa /Barbers Point and Campbell Industrial Park,
and 3 bridges leading into Waikiki. In addition to likelihood and
magnitude of vulnerability determinations, the team assessed
consequences to society, and developed an integrated risk
assessment. Estimated Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
Kea‘au-Pāhoa Road Improvements
Kea‘au-Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii
Department of Transportation, State of Hawai‘i
Keaau Pahoa Road (Route 130) is the primary route for travel in
one of the fastest growing districts of the state. The State
Department of Transportation Highways Division is planning a
highway widening, the addition of bike and pedestrian facilities, and
improvements for safety throughout the corridor between Keaau
Bypass and Pahoa Bypass on the island of Hawaii. This project
addressed heavy congestion and safety measures in a context
sensitive manner.
SSFM was responsible for planning, conceptual engineering,
environmental review, agency coordination and public involvement.
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The project proceeded using a Context Sensitive Solutions process
which involved community members, consultants, and HDOT staff
in a series of advisory group sessions where all elements of the
project were discussed and debated. The results brought
widespread praise for the process and outcome by participants as
well as the broader community.
SSFM managed all specialty sub-consultants to ensure accuracy
and quality as well as coordinated and timely results. Major work
elements included developing long range traffic forecasts,
conducting traffic studies, developing and comparing alternatives,
developing civil plan and profile drawings. State and Federal
regulations that had to be complied with included Section 106,
consultation with Native Hawaiian Organizations, Section 7
consultation on threatened and endangered species, Coastal Zone
Management, Title VI Environmental Justice. SSFM was
responsible for writing and processing the Draft Environmental
Assessment, for responding to comments, and for completing the
Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant
Impact.
Estimated Project Construction Cost: $130 million
Kahului Harbor Development Plan
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM is the Prime Consultant for this assignment and is
responsible for the preparation of a Development Plan for Kahului
Harbor. The Development Plan will describe project goals and
objectives, plan schematics, project sequencing and (order of
magnitude) cost estimates. The work includes assessing alternate
land acquisition schemes to allow for expansion of harbor
operations, as well as a review of the mix of uses between
commercial and passenger operations. The improvements are
understood to include:
Alternate lay outs for expansion area
Pier 1: Review need for fencing to separate passengers
and cargo
Pier 1: Upgrade fuel line under the guidelines of the DOT
Harbors Statewide Fuel Facilities Development Plan
Pier 2: Strengthen surface, pave and add security fencing
around back up areas
Client Contact: Sandra Rossetter | (808) 587-1886
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Representative GIS Project Experience
The following is a list of representative projects where SSFM provided a combination of GIS and
Information Technology services:
GIS PROJECT EXPERIENCE
St. Francis Hospital Program Management and Development
Support, Liliha Campus, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided services required for the Due Diligence Report of the
existing site conditions at the St. Francis Health Systems Hawaii
Liliha Campus. The report included research of existing
literature/documents on the site conditions as follows: (1)
Topographic Survey or other surveys; (2) Environmental documents;
(3) Location and capacity of existing utilities (i.e.: water, sewer,
drainage, electrical, gas, phone, cable, etc.); and, Plans,
specifications and other design related documents associated with
buildings/structures constructed on the campus. The final deliverable
included the hard copy report as well as an interactive Geographic
information system (GIS) allowing St. Francis Facilities Management
to easily reference all information via secured web service (GIS
Online).
Estimated Cost: Not Applicable
Coastal and Marine Spatial Analysis Tool
Statewide Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the Development of a Coastal
and Marine Spatial Analysis Tool (Analysis Tool). This Analysis Tool
shall incorporated web-based GIS technology, and produce spatial
and tabular information for governmental planning and permitting
purposes. The Analysis Tool examined regulatory criteria derived
from state statutes, county ordinances, and administrative rules within
existing processes. The tool produced information in electronic form
regarding the environmental conditions and human activities in the
area where a specific permit is issued.
Estimated Cost: $148,756 (fees)
Lihue Development Plan Update
Island of Kauai, Lihue, Hawaii
SSFM updated the existing Lihue Development Plan which included:
formulation of Special Planning areas and land use community
related special studies/policies/mapping pertaining to economic,
housing, agriculture, recreation, social, environmental, culture, and
historic resources, infrastructure, traffic circulation, demographics,
growth projections and scenarios and build out analyses, urban
design, and other land use issues, analyses of community zoning
issues, smart growth concepts and implementation alternatives;
public participation/education and meeting facilitation; geographic
information systems (GIS) mapping and new layer development;
consistency/implementation of County General Plan
recommendations pertaining to region; and consideration of policy
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and design recommendations and implementation strategies
proposed by the Lihue Town Core Urban Design Plan, the Lihue-
Hanamaulu Urban Design Plan, the Lihue Civic Center Master Plan,
the Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) Report, and other
applicable public facilities and transportation plans relating to the
project area.
Estimated cost $700,000 (fees)
Hawaii State Civil Defense Emergency Warning Sirens Statewide
Planning Phase 2
Various Locations in Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for securing site
approvals for approximately 200 sites Statewide, including
government permits/approvals, landowner approvals for each site,
and assisting in preparation of the disposition documents. This work
also included the Installation of new composite poles, installation of
new digital sirens, and removal of existing pole/siren where required.
GIS work involves developing a system for DAGS to utilize the State
ArcGIS Online platform for the State DOD Emergency Warning
Sirens Modernization Program for the purpose of improving efficiency
of file management and file sharing within the DOD and DAGS project
management team.
Estimated Construction Cost: $16 million
Facilities Project Management and Tracking Database System
for the Department of Education
Statewide Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the development of a project
management tracking system with software applications that
consisted of the tools to identify, catalogue, and report on the
condition and status of facilities at all 256 public schools statewide.
The purpose of developing the Facilities Project Management and
Tracking Database System (aka: FACTRAK) was to support the
strategic goal of providing a safe environment for students to learn. It
enabled the DOE to inventory and monitor assets, assisted in
planning managing resources. The custom applications developed
include ESRI’s ArcIMS Geographic Information System as well as
.NET and .ASP web programming which allowed for an accurate
inventory of assets within its exact location (global coordinates).
Features: Online GIS
Notable layers include all schools, high school
boundaries, political boundaries, parcels and roads
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Kilauea Elementary School Historic Cafeteria Relocation
Environmental Assessment
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM provided professional planning services for the development of
a new cafeteria, relocate the existing cafeteria building, and
implement accessory improvements at Kilauea Elementary School.
In addition, the planning work included an Environmental Assessment
that incorporates the May 1999 Kilauea Elementary School Master
Plan (MP) prepared by Yamasato, Fujiwara, Aoki & Associates Inc.
GIS Uses:
Features: Visualization in EA, Public Mtg and KHPRC
Presentation
Notable layers include Aerial Photos, Zoning, Historic
Buildings, Exceptional Trees, Flood
Ewa Makai Middle School
Environmental Assessment
Ewa, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Planning Consultant responsible for the preparation
and processing of an Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance
with State environmental requirements for this new school facility.
The EA was prepared to comply with State Chapter 343, HRS
regulatory requirements and the State Department of Health’s Title
11, Chapter 200, Administrative rules.
Features: EA Figures and Hazardous Soils Testing
Notable Layers include Aerial Photos, Soils Testing
West Oahu / Farrington Highway Guideway Design-Build Project
Environmental Constraints Maps
Kapolei to Waipahu, Oahu
The SSFM Planning Group was responsible for environmental
compliance of this segment of the guideway, the first segment of the
Honolulu High Capacity Transit Corridor (HHCTC) Project. Services
involved preparing a Design Environmental Compliance Plan and
geo-referenced database of several hundred mitigation and permit
conditions. A key element was preparation of Environmental
Constraint Maps using ESRI’s GIS platforms, ArcReader and
ArcMap. These ECP maps were a tool that enhanced design
engineers and reviewers to communicate with each other, identifying
risks and mitigation conditions. The user-friendly format allowed
users to visualize mitigation requirements as they would appear in the
field and then drill down to original source and reference documents.
Features: Over 25 separate layers
GIS Advantage: Data Integration, Mitigation to
Design Interface, and Unlimited accessibility
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Design-Build Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening, Phase 2
Kona, Hawaii
SSFM led the Design Team for this Design Build project. The project
included: design and construction services to widen Queen
Kaahumanu from the existing two (2) lanes to a four (4) lane divided
highway. SSFM prepared and maintained an accurate geo-
referenced database of this project in ArcServer and ArcMap. This
involved collecting all public geo-referenced information within the
project area and developing accurate layers containing this project-
sensitive data. The GIS work mainly involved the mapping and
proximity analysis of sensitive archaeological and cultural sites to the
design. This involved using GPS to verify and document the
locations of the sensitive sites, the compilation and integration of
multiple program files into a single GIS platform, and publishing geo-
referenced data maps using ArcServer to make all information
available to the entire Project Team via the internet.
Features: ArcServer Configuration and Deployment, Creation of
Archaeological and Cultural Layers, Integration of
Design into ArcMap, Data Server Hosting &
Maintenance, Use of GPS with Sub-Meter Accuracy,
Web-GIS User Interface Customization and
Development
Hawaii Island Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan
Hilo, Hawaii
SSFM was contracted to assist the County of Hawaii (County),
Planning Department, to develop a Flood Hazard Mitigation Plan,
which will be a component, or portion thereof, of the County of
Hawaii’s Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. SSFM conducted a field
investigation based on Repetitive Loss Data provided by the Federal
Emergency Management Agency. We were responsible for taking
digital photographs, digitizing any Flood Insurance Maps that were
not previously Digitized by FEMA and coordinating with various
agencies for critical structure and highway location data. The data
collected was analyzed for future mitigation of flooding and
incorporated into an overall Flood Mitigation Report. SSFM provided
all GIS shape files and Meta Data required for the Overall County of
Hawaii Flood Mitigation Report.
Features: FIRM Map Creation, Creation of all Critical Structure
Layers, Creation of 100 year flood data layers,
Integration and Creation of Parcel and Community
related layers, As Needed User Training
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Benchmarking US Insular Areas
Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, Marshall
Islands, American Samoa and the Northern Marianas
SSFM was responsible for conducting a study which determined
criteria for the establishment of benchmark indicators, and assigned
benchmarks for various government infrastructure and public facilities
in the U.S. Insular areas. The benchmark indicators were
measureable and expressed in quantitive terms using ESRI’s
ArcView as its platform software. This was done for Tutuila in the
Territory of American Samoa, Ebeye and Majuro in the Republic of
the Marshall Islands, Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk State and Yap Islands
in the Federated States of Micronesia, Saipan in the Commonwealth
of the Northern Marianas.
Features: Creation of all Infrastructure Layers (Airport,
Hospitals, Roads, Schools, Harbors, and
Government Buildings), including the digitization of
site plans and linked photographs.
Customization of Benchmarking rating system and
condition trend analysis
User Training on GPS use, Digital Photography use,
rating system and GIS data capture and later
creation (1 week long)
Kapaa-Kealia Bike and Pedestrian Path
Kapaa, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM was responsible for the overall project management of this
project which included development of a master plan, Environmental
Assessment, and discretionary land use permits. Master Plan
development included inventory of shoreline conditions, conducting
community workshops on the development of path alternatives,
amenities, developing plans and perspective drawings for path and
amenities, GIS data base and 3-D modeling of route, and having a
public informational meeting.
Features: GIS Programming
Hawaii Island Commercial Harbor Master Plan
Kawaihae Harbor and Hilo Harbor
Island of Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the formulation of
commercial harbor master plans and the development of critical
commercial harbor infrastructure (e.g., piers, cargo yards, passenger
terminals, etc.) at Kawaihae and Hilo Harbors. The work in Hilo was
primarily an update of the existing Masterplan. The work at Kawaihae
included integrating multiple uses such as military, small boats,
commercial, future passenger and possible relocation of fuel storage
plus internal circulation issues.
Features: GIS Programming
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Paia Bypass Road Project, Master Plan and EIS
Paia, Maui, Hawaii
Project No. STP-361-1 (11)
SSFM was responsible for community involvement, planning, and
conceptual design analyses, preliminary engineering services
necessary to prepare and process an Environmental Impact
Statement (EIS) meeting both Federal and State requirements for the
"Paia Bypass Road" for the Paia Community on the Island of Maui.
Work involves GIS of constraints and 3-D modeling.
Features: GIS Programming
North Kona Improvement District Implementation Plan
County of Hawaii
SSFM assisted the County of Hawaii with a broad regional sewerage
master plan including all un-sewered areas of the North Kona region
extending from Kealakehe and Kaloko to Honokohau Harbor and
north to the Lands of Kau. SSFM utilized GIS to develop a specific
and detailed implementation plan for an improvement district
including necessity and feasibility, proposed boundaries and listing of
proposed real properties subject to assessment. Data, survey, maps,
drawings, details and specifications as required.
Features: Creation of all Project related proposed alternatives
and Integration and Creation of Parcel and
Community related layers
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Samkoo Condo Re-Zoning Application, Kapiolani Boulevard and
Kona Iki Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided civil engineering and traffic analysis services for the
re-zoning application for the proposed Samkoo House Condominium
project, a 43-floor condominium located at 1391 Kapiolani Boulevard in
Honolulu.
Cost: $99,000 (fees)
Smaller Makila Kai Traffic Assessment, Punakea Loop and Haniu
Street, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic assessment in support of the 201H project
that planned to develop 25 affordable single-family homes, 24 market
priced homes, and open space and/or area for a small park or similar
community facility on a 79-acre property by the year 2020.
Cost: $12,000 (fees)
Makila Rural Development Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Launiupoko, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM provided a traffic impact analysis for the proposed Makila Rural
development in Launiupoko, mauka of the future Lahaina bypass, on
the island of Maui. Makila Rural is a proposed 225-unit development
included in the Rural Growth Boundary of the Maui Island Plan.
Cost: $43,303 (fees)
Kamakoa Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Kamakoa Development, Waikoloa, Kona, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic impact analysis for the proposed 811-acre
162 single family unit Kamakoa development in South Kohala on the
Island of Hawaii. The analysis was required to support the
environmental permitting for the proposed Kamakoa residential
development on Hawaii Island.
Cost: $43,545 (fees)
Hyatt Kaanapali Beach Walk Pedestrian Study
Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM conducted a pedestrian study in support of an Environmental
Assessment for the proposed rehabilitation of the existing beach walk
fronting the Hyatt Kaanapali on the island of Maui.
Cost: $18,000 (fees)
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Circulation and Accessibility Plan
University of Hawaii at Manoa Campus
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering and planning services to
Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates for this study that identified
current multimodal travel patterns on the UH-Manoa campus and
proposes improvements to improve circulation and accessibility for all
users.
Cost: $43,385 (fees)
Lahaina Bypass Southern Terminus Relocation
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM provided civil engineering and transportation planning services
to support the efforts to complete an Environmental Assessment for
the proposed realignment of a section of the Lahaina Bypass. A Traffic
Impact Analysis Report was prepared to analyze the traffic impacts of
the proposed project in the planning years 2020 and 2015 and
recommended conceptual designs for five intersections.
Estimated Cost: $94,504 (fees)
Central Maui Bike and Pedestrian Study
Papa Avenue and Waiale Road Corridor
Wailuku – Kahului, Island of Maui
SSFM prepared and developed conceptual alternatives for Papa
Avenue and Waiale Road to add new bicycle and pedestrian facilities
and increase roadway and intersection operations.
Cost: $150,000 (fees)
Complete Streets Planning, Rehabilitation of Streets Phase 12D
and Units 67 74 76 77, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided public outreach, environmental planning, and civil
design services to support Fehr & Peers in developing a multimodal
transportation assessment, context sensitive solutions process, and
design work for roads included in the Rehabilitation of Streets program
Phase 12D and Units 67, 74, 76, and 77.
Cost: $964,200 (fees)
Complete Streets Phase 2, Liliha Street, Nuuanu Avenue and
University Avenue Study, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic counts at eleven intersections, walk audits,
traffic analysis, stakeholder meetings, public meetings, collection of
survey data, environmental documentation, formulation of
recommendations incorporating Complete Streets concepts, writing
report and developing 30% design plans in AutoCAD Civil 3D (for
Liliha Street and Nuuanu Avenue).
Cost: $450,000 (fees)
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Riehm Mansi Park Traffic Study
Kona, Hawaii
SSFM conducted a traffic assessment in support of the proposed
Riehm Mansi subdivision and development on Lot 2-A-1, tax map key
for this parcel is 7-7-08:120 and 124. Access connects to Laalo Drive
throught parcel 2-A-1-A which heads north from Kapukapu Street. The
property was studied for potential development of between 40 and 240
dwell units.
Cost: $11,000 (fees)
Coco Palms Traffic Impact Analysis
Kapaa, Kauai
SSFM prepared a traffic impact analysis for the proposed rehabilitation
of the Coco Palms Report in Kapaa on the island of Kauai. This study
evaluated existing conditions and assess impacts in the surrounding
area as a result of the proposed project, with the intent of minimizing
impact through the potential distribution of traffic accessing the site. A
traffic report was prepared summarizing the results of the study.
Cost: $44,000 (fees)
Kilauea Entry Road
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering services to establish a roadway
hierarchy that supports the use of Kilauea Entry Road as the primary
access to Kilauea Town and Kilauea Point additional measures were
considered. Uninterrupted travel along Kilauea Entry Road, as
compared to traveling along Kolo Road and the driveway lined
residential section of Kilauea Road, should prove sufficient reason for
general traffic to use this road as the primary access.
Cost: $20,000 (fees)
Kahuku Subdivision Traffic Report
Kahuku, Hawaii
SSFM provided a traffic assessment (TA) to support a proposed
subdivision application involving 165 acres of agriculture zoned land in
Kakuku on the north shore of the island of Oahu. The proposed
subdivision was anticipated to include approximately eight 20-acre
residential lots with the potential for those lots to be CPR’d. The
property is located off of Marconi Road on the Makai side of
Kamehameha Highway.
Estimated Construction Cost: $17,300 (fees)
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Hu Honua Bioenergy Switchyard Traffic Analysis
Pepeekeo, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM conducted an analysis for determination of traffic requirements
for two routes of entry to a proposed Switchyard Station in Pepeekeo,
Kauai, Hawaii. Hu Honua Bioenergy (TMK: 2-7-007:085) is currently in
the process of designing and constructing a switchyard station to
distribute power generated at the Hu Honua Facility on Sugar Mill
Road.
Estimated Cost: $5,000 (fees)
Kiewit Precast Yard
Kalaeloa, Kapolei, Hawaii
SSFM prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) to comply with the
Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and Title 11, Chapter 200 of the
Hawai‘i Administrative Rules (HAR) for Kiewit’s temporary use of a 34-
acre parcel to serve as a precast yard to fabricate concrete elements
for both the West Oahu/Farrington Highway Guideway and the
Kamehameha Guideway Design-Build Contract segments of the
Honolulu High-Capacity Transit Corridor Project.
SSFM also prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis Report. The study area
included Kalaeloa Boulevard between Malakole Street and interstate
H-1. Three existing intersections with Kalaeloa Boulevard were
studied: Opakapaka Street, Lauwiliwili Street and Kapolei Parkway.
Estimated Cost: $79,900 (fees)
Traffic Study for Proposed Biomass Fired Power Plant
Knudsen Gap, Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic study for the access and mitigation
requirements for the development of a biomass fired power plant by
Green Energy Team, LLC at Knudsen Gap, six miles west of Lihue on
the island of Kaua‘i. The project is located at TMK (4) 2-7-001:001 with
access off of Kaumualii Highway at Kahili Road (aka. Kuia Road or
Grove Road) and Old Government Road (aka. Knutzen Road) as
documented in Transportation Plan for the Green Energy Biomass-to-
Energy Facility (GET, August 2013).
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (study)
Haleakala Highway Makawao Avenue Improvements
Pukalani, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM provided civil engineering and traffic engineering for the project
assessment and schematic phase of this proposed highway
improvement project. The overall project intent was to improve the
approach along Makawao Avenue into the Haleakala Highway
intersection.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable
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Koloa Road Rehabilitation Traffic Assessment
Koloa, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic assessment in support of a proposed
rehabilitation of an existing warehouse into a general commercial/retail
facility. The project is located at TMK: 2-5-004-067 on Koloa Road in
Lāwai on the Island of Kauai. The proposed 7,200 square-foot facility
will include a workout center, dance studio, art studio, children’s
bookstore and a restaurant. It is planned to be operational by the fall of
2015. All parking for the proposed facility will be accommodated on-
site.
Estimated cost $8,000 (fees)
Iglesia Ni Cristo Lahaina Church
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering services to Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) in
support of INC’s SMA/CUP application for construction of a new
church at an existing church site in Lahaina, Maui. Services included
providing review and comment on the Updated 5/21/2009 Review of
Traffic Conditions Existing, Proposed and Analysis Prepared in
Support of Iglesia Ni Cristo Proposed Improvements prepared by Land
& Water Planning and Consulting as well as providing expert testimony
during the project’s Planning Commission Hearing.
Cost: TBD
Kalani Oceanside Retreat
Pahoa, Island of Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic report for the expansion of the existing Kalani
Arts, Agriculture and Wellness Retreat in Pāhoa on the island of
Hawai‘i. The traffic study analyzed the expansion’s impact to the
current and future transportation network for three long-range build
years.
Estimated Cost $11,500 (fees)
Wailea Golf Course Old Blue Clubhouse Renovations
Wailea, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a Traffic Impact Analysis Report and provided expert
testimony at the planning commission hearing for Wailea Old Blue LLC
in support of the Special Management Area (SMA) permit for the
proposed relocation and development of the Wailea Old Blue Golf
Course (WOBGC) clubhouse in phases over the next couple of years.
Cost: $30,000 (fees)
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Kilauea Town Center TIAR
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM provided a traffic analysis as it relates to the flow of traffic at the
intersection of Lighthouse Road and Kolo Road and Kuhio Highway
intersection next to Shell. Purpose is to mitigate traffic pressure at
these intersections.
Estimated Construction Cost $90,700 (fees)
Kilauea Fruit Stand Traffic Impact Analysis
Kilauea, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM provided professional traffic engineering services for the
preparation of a Traffic Impact Assessment Memorandum that includes
an analysis of existing and future traffic operations for accessing a
proposed fruit stand, located off of Kuhio Highway across from the
driveway access to Banana Joe’s/Anaina Hou in Kilauea, Kauai. Due
to anticipated construction on other projects in the area, alternative
driveway access locations were analyzed.
Estimated Cost $15,000 (fees)
Hardy Street Improvements Design-Build Project
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
Federal Aid Project No. STP 05720 (1)
SSFM was the Designer-of-Record for this design-build project which
is the first complete streets project constructed on the island of Kauai.
The project included the implementation of a roundabout and creation
of a safe, walkable, bike-friendly environment. This design-build
project improved vehicular, pedestrian and bicycle circulation along
Hardy Street between Kuhio Highway and Rice Street (approx. 0.7
miles). Work consisted of reconstruction and widening of traffic lanes;
construction of turning lanes, sidewalks, bike lanes, roundabout, bus
bay, curb ramps, and landscaped median islands; reconfiguration of
parking and pedestrian access; drainage improvements; utility
adjustments; signing and striping; intersection improvement; traffic
control; and permit compliance.
Estimated Construction Cost: $7.8 million
Mokihana Hotel Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Kapaa, Kauai
SSFM prepared a traffic impact report for the proposed additional of 80
hotel units and parking for the existing Mokihana Hotel located at 4-
796 Kuhio Highway, Kapaa, Kauai. Primary vehicular access to the
hotel comes off of Kamoa Road, through the signalized intersection
with Kuhio Highway, across from a driveway access to Waipouli Town
Center. A separate secondary driveway exists off of Kuhio Highway,
200-feet north of the intersection with Kamoa Road.
Cost $18,500 (fee)
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Paia Courtyard Traffic Study
Paia, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic memorandum that provided an update to the
2011 traffic report submitted for the proposed Pā‘ia Courtyard
development off of Baldwin Avenue, mauka of the intersection with
Hana Highway. This traffic memo provided responses to questions by
the County of Maui’s Department of Planning on the TIAR prepared by
Phillip Rowell and Associates in 2011 that was included in the Draft
Environmental Assessment.
Cost $8,000 (fee)
Skyline Honolulu, Traffic Impact Assessment Report
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic impact assessment report (TIAR) that
assessed impacts of the proposed consolidation of several existing
parcels and development of a residential condominium on a property
located off of Prospect Street on the slopes of Punchbowl crater. The
TIAR was prepared in support of a Special District Permit (Major)
application.
Cost $15,000 (fee)
Kalaeloa BOQ Building 77 Conversion
Kalaeloa, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided Traffic Engineering services on impacts associated
with a proposed rehabilitation and conversion of BOQ Building77 into a
reconfigured 100-unit apartment complex.
Cost $10,000 (fee)
Waimalu Zipline Traffic Study
Waimalu, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic impact report in support of an Environmental
Assessment being completed for the proposed zipline tour operation.
Cost $10,000 (fee)
Kauai Philippine Cultural Center
Traffic Impact Assessment Report
Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering services to complete a traffic impact
assessment for the proposed Kaua‘i Philippine Cultural Center
(KPCC), located at the intersection of Kaumualii Highway and Nahoa
Street on the island of Kauai.
Cost $14,000 (fees)
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Piilani Suites Hotel Traffic Report
Wailea, Maui
SSFM prepared a traffic impact analysis report (TIAR) in support of the
Special Management Area (SMA) and Planned Development permits
for the proposed Piilani Suites Hotel. R.D. Olson Development is
proposing to build the 178,000 square-foot Piilani Suites Hotel in
Wailea on the southern coast of the island of Maui.
Cost $20,000 (fees)
Kalihi Complete Streets Concept Plan
North King Street from Kalihi Stream to Waiakamilo, Kalihi Street
from N. King Street to Dillingham Highway
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided professional planning services for the Kalihi Complete
Streets Concept Plan. The project area was North King Street from the
Kalihi Stream to Waiakamilo Road and Kalihi Street from North King
Street to Dillingham Highway.
Estimated Construction Cost $100,000
Traffic Counts for Malu Investment Waikiki, Kuhio, and Kapahulu
Avenues, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM collected traffic counts at the Kuhio and Kapahulu Avenue
intersections for later use in a traffic study of the impacts of the
proposed development. The project is described as an approximately
5,000 square-foot commercial development on the corner of Kuhio
Avenue and Kapahulu Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii. The project is being
proposed on vacant parcels comprised of Tax Map Key 2-6-027:001,
045, and 052 with vehicular access to the proposed parking lot through
an existing right-in/right-out curb cut off of Kuhio Avenue. Cost $5,000
(fees)
Traffic Study for the NOAA Child Development Center
Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
SSFM prepared professional traffic engineering services for a Traffic
Study in the construction of a new Child Development Center (CDC).
The proposed CDC is on federal lands, at the northwest corner of
Peltier Avenue and Nimitz Road, sharing the site of a CDC recently
remodeled from a Navy Resource Center. The additional construction
will add capacity for an additional 170 children, bringing the total
capacity to 300 children.
Cost $14,000 (fees)
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Traffic Impact Analysis Report (TIAR) for the Waimanalo Health
Center Expansion, Waimanalo, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic impact analysis report (TIAR) to assess
impacts of the proposed development of a two-story outpatient medical
clinic, and expansion of Waimanalo Health Center (WHC), in support
of an Environmental Assessment and Special Management Area
permit being completed for the project. WHC is proposing to expand
and develop a two-story outpatient medical clinic on a plot of land
currently used by the WHC for employee parking.
Cost $32,200 (fees)
Camp Pupukea Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Aloha Council of Boy Scouts of America
Pupukea, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM prepared a traffic impact assessment report to assess impacts
of the proposed redevelopment of the camp in support of an
Environmental Assessment (EA) being completed for the project. The
Aloha Council Boy Scouts of America is completing a long range
master plan for Camp Pupukea. Camp Pupukea resides on 65-acres,
located at the top of Pupukea Road on the north shore of the Island of
Oahu.
Estimated Cost: $24,400 (fees)
Traffic Engineering Devices at Various Locations, Phase 1
Various Locations, Honolulu, HI
SSFM was responsible for the preparation of construction contract
documents for improvements including sidewalks, crosswalks, traffic
circles, roundabouts, solar powered speed radar signs, flashing
beacons, speed humps, speed tables and skid resistance surfacing to
improve pedestrian and vehicular traffic safety. Work also included
preparation of two “Complete Street” demonstration projects which
incorporated narrow lane striping, reverse parking, sidewalk bulbouts
at crosswalks, rectangular rapid flashing beacons and sharrows.
Estimated Construction Cost $1.2 million
Samkoo House Condominium
Re-Zoning Application
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided civil engineering and traffic analysis services for
necessary re-zoning application submittal for the proposed Samkoo
House Condominium project, a 43-floor condominium located at 1391
Kapiolani Boulevard in Honolulu, HI. The traffic impact analysis report
addressed multi-modal impacts associated with the proposed project
and surrounding area growth conditions.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Determined
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Palamanui Development
Traffic Impact Analysis
North Kohala, Hawaii
SSFM provided a traffic impact analysis for the proposed Palamanui
Development in North Kona on the Island of Hawaii. Palamanui is a
master planned community with residential and commercial properties,
and university related facilities.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
Veterans Administration Building at the National Memorial
Cemetery of the Pacific, Punchbowl
Traffic Impact Analysis Report
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided a traffic impact assessment for the proposed
expansion of the existing columbarium in addition to cemetery
improvements at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. A
traffic impact assessment report was prepared in support of an
Environmental Assessment.
Estimated Construction Cost $18.5 million
Village Park Corridor Study
Kunia, Waipahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering and planning services, civil
engineering design, and public involvement. The services proposed
are divided into four major tasks: Research and Data Collection; Sub-
Area Corridor Analysis to Improve Safety and Operations; Alternative
Measures and Reports; Public Involvement.
The sub-area traffic study was prepared to include safety and
operations of existing roadway conditions in Village Park, along the
entire Kupuna Loop. This included Kupuohi Street between Anonui
Street and lower Kupuna Loop which provides access to both the
Kunia and Royal Kunia shopping centers. Kupuna Loop is a major
collector, and like many other similar streets of this functional class in
Honolulu, has direct driveway access to single family homes. Existing
concerns included pedestrian crossing and walking safety, on-street
parking, sight distance, speeding and crash incidents.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
Traffic Improvements on University Avenue Between Maile Way
and Oahu Avenue
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering for this study required to identify
potential traffic improvements to University Avenue between Maile
Way and Oahu Avenue. Included in this study are two major tasks
which included a study area analysis and determination of alternative
measures.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable (Study)
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Repair 3rd Street and Traffic Intersection Upgrades
Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Kaneohe, Hawaii
SSFM provided traffic engineering services for the reconstruction of 3rd
Street (from “E” Street to “G” Street) and traffic signals and intersection
upgrades at the intersection of “G” and 3rd Streets. This included the
replacement of all vehicle and pedestrian traffic signals, poles, signal
controller, junction boxes, wiring and conduit, and vehicle detection
loop sensor wiring.
Estimated Construction Cost $780,000
Weinberg Lahaina
Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM prepared the Preliminary Engineering Report, Preliminary
Drainage Report, Traffic Impact Assessment Report, Development of
Conceptual Site, Grading and Utility plans for general project planning
level discussions.
The proposed project is located in Lahaina on Front Street, adjacent to
Kahoma Stream and is designated as Tax Map Key (2) 4-5-008: 01.
The site has an area of 21.6 acres, is zoned A-1 Apartment District
and located in the Special Management Area. The proposed
residential project will consist of approximately 203 various residential
units with parking and a 1.2 acre central park area. Road widening,
frontage and utility improvements will be designed as required for the
development.
Estimated Construction Cost: Not Applicable
Puainako Street Realignment Widening, Komohana Street to
Kīlauea Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii
Federal aid Project No. STP-2000(5)
SSFM is the prime consultant responsible for Project Management,
Planning, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering services on this
project. The project involves realigning Puainako Street (four lanes)
from Komohana Street to Kawili Street/Iwalani Street, and widening
Puainako Street (four lanes) from Kawili Street/Iwalani Street to
Kanoelehua Avenue. Services include the preparation of plans, cost
estimates, review of previous completed environmental assessment,
drainage improvements, retaining walls, guardrails, and sound barrier
walls; installing pavement markers, object markers, traffic signs,
intersection signals, and highway lighting; adjusting and relocating
utilities. Estimated Construction Cost: TBD
Kapi‘olani Street Extension, Lanikāula Street to Mohouli Street
Hilo, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning and design services for the extension of
Kapi’olani Street from Lanikã ula Street to Mohouli Street in Hilo,
Hawaii. The project includes two-lanes and a central median/turn lane,
curbs, gutters, and sidewalks, bike lanes, a concrete bridge across
Waiākea Stream, drainage structures, utility relocation, intersection
channelization and improvements, traffic signals, crosswalks, ADA
curb ramps, street lighting, landscaping, retaining walls, property and
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driveway tie-ins, and other related improvements.
Estimated Construction Cost $12.0 million
Kahekili Northbound at
Ahuimanu Road
Kahekili & Hui Iwa North
Intersection
Kahekili Northbound Approach
at Ahaolelo
Kahekili Highway Improvements
Haiku Road to Kamehameha Highway
District of Koolaupoko, Island of Oahu
SSFM is providing transportation project planning and preliminary
engineering services for the re-evaluation of the 1990 FEIS for the
purpose of pursuing and completing the last segment identified in the
1990 FEIS. This FEIS re-evaluation will include the project planning
and preliminary engineering analysis that includes alternatives analysis
for the entire corridor from Likelike Highway to Kamehameha Highway
with emphasis on the segment from Haiku Road to Kamehameha
Highway.
The project planning work includes the analysis of consistency and
coordination with relevant planning studies and programs, and the
transportation forecast modeling of the regional roadway network.
The preliminary engineering work includes the traffic engineering
analysis on the proposed alternatives. The engineering analysis work
will include preliminary design, right-of-way assessment, and cost
estimation. The alternative analysis will also apply methods to consider
the federal requirements and policies; HDOT requirements and
policies; all modes of transportation, stakeholders interests and
priorities; and social, economic and environmental impacts.
US Army Garrison (USAG) Humphreys, Land Development and
Utilities Infrastructure, Solicitation No. W912UM-08-R-0023
SSFM is leading the Civil Engineering Design Team for SK
Engineering & Construction for this Design-Build (D-B) project. The
project involves the land development and utility systems in the
acquired land for expansion of USAG Humphreys in accordance with
the Yongsan Relocation Plan (YRP). The construction work includes:
(1) Hauling and placing/compacting engineered fill in approximately
1,000 acres in the land area adjacent to USAG Humphreys designated
as "Parcel 2A;" (2) construct roads and storm water drainage systems
in Parcel 2A; (3) install utility collection/distribution networks for water
supply, sewer, electrical, natural gas, and communications ("C4I") in
utility corridors in Parcel 2A as well as in adjacent land areas
designated as Parcel 1 (approximately 200 acres) and Parcel K (109
acres); (4) provide utility connections to the existing USAG Humphreys
installation utility systems to create a single, integrated system; and (5)
provide for water, sewer, electrical and natural gas terminal
connections to the municipal utility system mains.
Estimated Construction Cost $450 million US
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Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening, Phase 2
Kona, Hawaii
SSFM is leading the Design Team for this Design Build project. The
project includes: design and construction services to widen Queen
Kaahumanu from the existing two (2) lanes to a four (4) lane divided
highway. Other work consists of, but is not limited to, design and
construct new pavements, drainage systems, sidewalks, traffic signal
systems, pavement markings, traffic signs, guardrails, highway
lighting, landscape planting, relocate/install utilities, address mitigation
of archaeological sites within the project limits, provide temporary and
permanent Best Management Practices (BMP), and process permits
required to complete the project in conformance with appropriate
Federal, State, and local standards.
Estimated Construction Cost $75.0 million.
Kalanianaole Highway Improvements in Waimanalo Phase 1
Olomana Golf Course to Poalima Street
Waimanalo, Oahu, Hawaii
Federal-Aid Project Number NH-072-1 (53)
SSFM provided planning and engineering services for this project that
includes roadway improvements along Kalanianaole Highway from
Olomana Golf Course to Poalima Street. Improvements include road
widening to provide a two-way left turn lane, left turn pockets, paved
shoulders, sidewalks and an equestrian path. Other improvements
include slope stabilization, electrical relocations, safety and drainage
improvements and other related improvements. SSFM is preparing
the PS&E, soils engineering and pavement justification report,
drainage report, highway lighting, utility relocation, traffic signal
improvements, traffic control plans in conformance with latest MUTCD.
BMP's and permits/clearances necessary to complete the project.
SSFM is also attending Public Informational Meetings as needed.
Estimated Construction Cost: $12 million
Pedestrian Safety Crossing Pilot Project
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the design of a pedestrian
activated pedestrian warning system on King Street in Kalihi. This was
a high profile demonstration project where a number of pedestrian
accidents had occurred. The features included design for a pole
mounted, in-ground flashing beacon pedestrian crossing technology as
well as traffic maintenance plans and installation plans in accordance
with MUTCD, AASHTO, and city standards and guidelines.
Cost: $138,000 (fees)
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The Villages of Aina Le’a, Waikoloa, Hawaii
SSFM is the Prime Engineering Consultant responsible for planning
and design services for the Aina Le'a Development project. The project
site is a 3,000 acre property in Waikoloa in South Kohala on the Island
of Hawai'i and located east of the Queen Ka'ahumanu Highway and is
surrounded by vacant lands owned by Tri-Kohala Development to the
north, Waikoloa Village Association to the east, and Waikoloa Land
and Cattle Co. to the south. The current plan is to provide parcels for
future development that will accommodate 528 single family units,
1,662 multifamily units, and 150 affordable housing units. SSFM is
providing planning and design for the 1,000 urban core portion of the
project site and it includes an 18-hole golf course (design by Robin
Nelson Golf Course Architect); approximately 7 miles of interior roads
and bikepaths; utility infrastructure (potable water distribution system,
R1 water distribution system, sewer collection system, power,
telephone, and cable TV); and, design of the North intersection with
the Queen Kaahumanu Highway.
Middle Street Intermodal Facility, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM Planning was responsible for obtaining USACE Clean Water
Act approvals and a Stream Channel Alteration Permit for this project
that involved the development for a regional intermodal center and
consolidated Handi-Van facilities on a 9.15-acre site located on Middle
Street between North King Street and Kamehameha Highway,
adjacent to and makai of the existing Kalihi-Palama Bus Facility.
Estimated Construction Cost for the project is $20 million.
Puainako Street Realignment Widening
Komohana Street to Kīlauea Avenue
Hilo, Hawaii
Federal aid Project No. STP-2000(5)
SSFM is the prime consultant responsible for Project Management,
Planning, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering services on this
project. The project involves realigning Puainako Street (four lanes)
from Komohana Street to Kawili Street/Iwalani Street, and widening
Puainako Street (four lanes) from Kawili Street/Iwalani Street to
Kanoelehua Avenue. Services include the preparation of plans, cost
estimates, review of previous completed environmental assessment,
drainage improvements, retaining walls, guardrails, and sound barrier
walls; installing pavement markers, object markers, traffic signs,
intersection signals, and highway lighting; adjusting and relocating
utilities. Benefits to the Owner/Public: The purpose of this project is to
improve the traffic operations on Puainako Street, from Komohana
Street to Kawili Street/Iwalani Street.
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Design-Build Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening, Phase 2
Kona, Hawaii
SSFM is leading the Design Team for this Design-Build project. The
project includes: design and construction services to widen Queen
Kaahumanu from the existing two (2) lanes to a four (4) lane divided
highway. Other work consists of, but is not limited to, design and
construct new pavements, drainage systems, sidewalks, traffic signal
systems, pavement markings, traffic signs, guardrails, highway
lighting, landscape planting, relocate/install utilities, address mitigation
of archaeological sites within the project limits, provide temporary and
permanent Best Management Practices (BMP), and process permits
required to complete the project in conformance with appropriate
Federal, State, and local standards. Estimated Construction Cost
$75.0 million.
College of Hawaiian Language, University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo,
Hawaii
SSFM is the Prime Consultant for the planning and design of the
Hawaiian Language Building at the University of Hawai'i at Hilo
Campus. The building is composed of education rooms, office space
and a small radio station. In addition to project management, SSFM
prepared the environmental assessment (EA) and provided the
structural engineering and civil engineering services for the project.
The building is approximately 60,000 square feet with an estimated
construction cost of $19.1 million.
FY07 PDC KNMD063020, C-17 Roads Restoration, Hickam Air
Force Base, Hawaii
SSFM is serving as the prime consultant on this project. This project
involves the restoration of roads to include all project areas where the
future C-17 traffic is expected to affect. There are eight priority project
areas, which include four (4) areas in the C-17 beddown site, one (1)
area at Row 23, two (2) near Kuntz Gate and one (1) area near the
Munition Storage Facility. Estimated Construction Cost $3 million
Primary Corridor Transportation Project, In-Town Bus Rapid
Transit (BRT) Component, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM International provided professional services for the overall
project management of final EIS Phase for the City’s proposed Primary
Corridor Transportation Project. In addition, SSFM was responsible for
the project management and engineering services for the preliminary
engineering for the in-town portion of the project. The project extends
27 miles from the City of Kapolei, past Pearlridge, Pearl Harbor,
Honolulu International Airport, to Downtown Honolulu, and continuous
eastward to the University of Hawaii at Manoa. The inner city portion
of the project extends from Middle Street to Waikiki and to the
University of Hawaii.
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Dillingham Boulevard Transit Improvements Project (Contract No.
F90712), Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this project that included
transportation improvements along Dillingham Blvd., from Middle
Street to North King Street. The focus of work was ‘TheBus’ (Bus)
pullouts within this segment of road. Existing bus pull outs were
removed or relocated. New Bus pullouts were added. The project
included ADA sidewalk, driveway and curb ramp improvements that
were limited to the Bus pullout work. Existing utilities, as affected by
Bus pullout work, were altered, relocated and modified as required.
Helemano Vehicle Trail, Helemano, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant to the preparation of a parametric
design & estimate, and design-build request for proposal for the
upgrade of Helemano Vehicle Trail to be a one lane all weather road to
be utilized by U.S. Army Vehicles. The project is located adjacent to
Schofield Barracks, and Helemano Military Reservation in Wahiawa
Hawaii. The roadway is to be a new gravel road with associated
bridges and structures necessary to allow the design vehicles to travel
via convoy.
Mamalahoa Bypass Highway, Kona, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the design of this 5.6 mile
Mamalahoa Highway bypass road connecting Ali’i Highway near
Keauhou to Mamalahoa Highway at Captain Cook. The two-lane
highway was designed to the County of Hawaii Standards also
meeting the latest AASHTO requirements. Truck climbing lanes were
included in the design where grades exceeded the steepness of 8 %.
The proposed signalized intersection of Mamalahoa Highway and
Napoopoo Road at Captain Cook was designed to include connection
of the new bypass road requiring new signalization phasing for the
added turning lanes.
Traffic Calming Improvements at Various Locations, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for technical and
professional services for the planning and design of traffic calming
improvements for the Olomana, the Kailua, the Kohou Street, the Pearl
City, the Kaimuki, the Makiki, the Salt Lake, the Mililani, the Coconut
Grove, and the Koko Head District Park Neighborhoods.
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Park N Ride Facilities
County of Hawaii, Mass Transit Agency
The County has retained SSFM to provide services for the
development of Park and Ride facilities for the County of Hawaii in
support of the County Mass Transit Agency's Hele-On Bus system and
the proposed County-assisted public car pooling efforts. This effort will
occur in two Phases. Phase 1 will include developing selection criteria
to identify and recommend four sites in the North Kona, South Kona,
Puna, and Ka'u Districts of Hawaii County. In Phase 2, upon County
acquistion of the sites selected, SSFM will provide civil design services
for the development of facilities at each site. Cost: $1,000,000.00
Waikoloa Road Capacity Analysis and Traffic Safety Improvement
Study
Waikoloa, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for conducting a capacity
analysis, traffic safety improvement study,, and alternatives
development. The project involves traffic analysis and
recommendation for improving a 12 mile section of highway serving
the Waikoloa community.
Cost $250K (fees).
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Name & Title Agency/Company Address Telephone No. &
Email Address
Mr. Jerry Watanabe
Director of Facilities Planning &
Construction
University of Hawaii at Hilo
Facilities Planning & Construction
200 W. Kawili Street
Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4091
(808) 974-7595
jerrywat@hawaii.edu
Mr. Ken Tatsuguchi
Planning Branch Manager
State of Hawaii
Department of Transportation
Highways Division,
Planning Branch
869 Punchbowl Street, 5th Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 587-1830
ken.tatsuguchi@hawaii.gov
Ms. Lea Kaiaokamalie
Long Range Plan Branch
Planning Department
County of Kauai
4444 Rice Street, A473
Lihue, Hawaii 96766
(808) 241-4061
lkaiokamalie@kauai.gov
Ms. Kelly Cruz
Engineering Branch
City & County of Honolulu
Department of Transportation
Services
650 S. King Street, 3rd Floor
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 768-8320
kcruz@honolulu.gov
Ms. April J. Surprenant, AICP,
AIA
Manager of Long Range Planning
& Board of Appeals
County of Hawaii, Planning
Department
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 3
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8131
april.surprenant@hawaiicounty.gov
We approach each project candidly and never promise more than we can
deliver; we listen to our clients and look out for their best interests; and, we will
always be responsive.
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CORE
COMPETENCIES
SSFM International is a Hawaii-based, minority-owned business founded in
1959, incorporated in the State of Hawaii in 1961, and 100% employee
owned. We provide professional services for program development, project
management, planning, civil engineering, structural engineering, traffic
engineering, and construction management assignments throughout the
Pacific Region. In addition to the headquarters office in Honolulu, SSFM has
offices on the islands of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai, as well as in Guam,
Okinawa (Japan), and Manila (Republic of the Philippines). SSFM’s core
competencies include the following:
GENERAL
QUALIFICATIONS
Our practice is far reaching, but we’re always reverential to our Hawaiian
Island roots. We find ways for our clients to succeed and manage simple to
complex projects from concept and planning through design and
construction, navigating procedural and logistical hurdles to realize highly
effective conclusions.
Our six decades of experience in the Pacific Region means we know the
people, the places, the customs and the challenges of bringing projects to life
throughout this region. Our people are connected to the local opportunities,
issues and challenges. We have a vested interest in sustainability and
resiliency for each community.
As we enter our 7th decade, we face a dramatically changing world. The
threats to our islands make preserving our environmental riches as
imperative of the way we practice. We are committed to incorporating long-
term, sustainable, and resilient solutions in all that we do.
Our practice has solidified the foundation of our firm and established the core
values that guide our professional and personal behavior. Our values drive
how we treat our clients, our communities and above all, each other.
Our corporate sustainability goals include:
a commitment to reduce the cost of energy, operation, and maintenance
to efficiently use water resources and other natural resources
to reduce waste and pollution
to increase building and component durability
to use locally available and produced building products
commitment to the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design)
standard, as a member of the U.S. Green Building Council
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Our state-of-the-art technologies and extensive in-house computer resources
enable the SSFM staff to fully plan, manage and execute in order to optimize
projects and integrate team effort on any scale and of any complexity. Our
commitment to maximizing the use of technology in all aspects of our
operations permits us to provide timely, cost-efficient quality work products
that meet or exceed applicable regulations and industry standards. With
information technology firmly embedded throughout our team delivery
business practice, SSFM is recognized for being the program and project
management, planning, and engineering consultant of choice for numerous
Owners and Clients.
Major strengths which SSFM brings to each project assignment are:
Mobility and flexibility
Our aggressive geographic approach
Our willingness to explore and implement non-traditional project
approaches
A highly-qualified technical staff to meet all Client expectations
The involvement of principals and senior project managers in a
hands-on manner so that project commitments and decisions are
made in real time
Our commitment to meet or beat tight schedules
A competitive advantage for our Clients due to our and overriding
commitment to succeed
The SSFM attitude of partnering with the entire Project Team in order
to successfully deliver project assignments
PROJECT
MANAGEMENT
QUALIFICATIONS
Project Management is more than a primary core competency
of SSFM – it is the critical component of our strategy to
ensure success time after time for our clients and their
projects. We offer proven processes and highly qualified
personnel, all in-place to provide excellence in project
management. We fully realize that we are judged on our
overall performance—from management to overall quality,
real-time responsiveness and cost controls. Bottom line, we recognize this
simple reality: SSFM is successful only when our clients’ projects are
successful.
SSFM brings to bear a staff of experienced senior project managers with
demonstrated track records of successfully managed projects of varying
sizes and complexities. Our senior project managers are diverse in their
qualifications and experiences. As a direct result, they are better able to
provide a wide range of highly effective solutions on behalf of our clients.
Most important of all, the common approach by all of our senior project
managers is to look at individual project assignments through the eyes of the
client.
Project management services provided by SSFM include:
Owner’s Representation Services
Contract Administration
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Project Coordination
Basic Criteria Documentation
Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Infrastructure and Facilities Master Plans and Feasibility Studies
Condition Assessments
As Project Managers, we assist Owners/Clients in defining the project,
developing the scope of work, preparing requests for proposal (RFP) or
requests for qualifications (RFQ), and in assisting with the selection of
required professional services. Ultimately, we provide our combined
expertise as a representative of the Owner/Client and manage the project on
their behalf.
Our Project Managers are responsible for the following:
Communicate routinely, assist with implementation of project delivery
strategies, and assist with brainstorming and development of
solutions.
Ensure project control via overall coordination and management of
projects, from inception through completion.
Develop the quality control section of the Project Management Plan
to identify the specific level and quality control of the engineering
services, conceptual design and/or environmental planning study.
Identify Stakeholders and determine their requirements; manage and
influence those requirements to ensure a successful project.
Analyze and fully understand the specific mission-needs of the
Project, and task a matrix team of multi-discipline professionals.
Articulate the Client's goals and objectives to the Project Team
members and external groups.
Provide clarification and accurate documentation of the scope of
work for the entire Project Team.
Execute planning of the project in all aspects of definition, schedule
and budget.
Coordination and scheduling of sub-consultants.
Monitor the progress of the project to determine actual work
accomplished versus cost-to-date versus budget.
Perform appropriate actions to maintain project schedule and budget.
Record meeting minutes and memoranda of significant events and
decisions.
Serve as the single point-of-contact for the Client.
Coordinate all conceptual, design and technical reviews.
Conduct quality assurance audits.
Coordinate, prepare, and print all contract documents.
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PLANNING
QUALIFICATIONS
The Strategic Services Group (SSG) at SSFM provides
planning, traffic engineering, and environmental services for a
wide range of projects in the State of Hawaii and the Pacific
Region. SSG is composed of highly qualified and experienced
professionals with the requisite technical qualifications and
diverse project experience to effectively design, manage, and
conduct complex planning processes. Our projects frequently
bring together multi-disciplinary teams that work with government agencies
and community members to identify shared visions and implementable
solutions for transportation, infrastructure, land use, climate change, and
other issues important to communities.
Our aim is always to devise effective and innovative solutions that are
transformative to a project, mitigate obstacles, and deliver results. We build in
context-sensitive and inclusive community engagement processes to build
and document support from key stakeholders. Tools such as geographic
information system (GIS) mapping, websites, story maps, graphic renderings,
branding, and other visual elements are incorporated into all of our projects
for effective communication and transparency. We also utilize work plans,
schedules, and other project management resources to monitor project
status, keep clients and project teams informed and provide responsive
communication.
We offer a full suite of environmental planning and permitting services for
projects at all scales, from large-scale master planned developments to
resource management and restoration projects. Our environmental planners
have an excellent understanding of land use, environmental and public
participation requirements and are able to deliver results under demanding
project schedules and constraints. We develop a comprehensive scope of
services for the necessary work tasks and agency requirements relative to
the circumstances for each unique project, including its surrounding
community area.
Our range of services includes:
Long-Range Community and Land Use Planning
SSFM has led a number of award-winning long-range planning processes at
the State, County, and regional levels. Our processes are innovative,
inclusive, and transparent, with the intention of bringing together technical,
agency, and stakeholder goals and knowledge to create plans that are
implementable and embraced by the community. We have a proven track
record for completing complex plans on time and within budget, as well as
establishing groundwork for implementation.
Federal NEPA and State HRS Chapter 343 Compliance (EIS, EA, and
Categorical Exclusion)
We are well versed in the regulatory requirements and procedures
associated with preparing and processing NEPA environmental compliance
documents, including State of Hawaii HRS Chapter 343 documents. In
addition to being the primary authors, we manage specialized teams
preparing technical studies involving traffic, archaeology, culture, biological
resources, socioeconomics, air quality, noise, marine and fresh water quality,
and hazardous materials. We coordinate all project team work tasks and
deliverables to meet established schedules, achieve project milestones, and
ensure quality of reports. We are experienced in developing environmental
mitigation tracking databases for use during design and construction.
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Assistance with Federal NEPA Agency Consultations
We regularly prepare for and assist federal agencies who need to conduct
consultations in compliance with federal and requirements for Section 7 of
the Endangered Species Act, Section 106 of the Historic Preservation Act,
Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, Section 404, Section
6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Act and Essential Fish Habitat. We
understand the importance of conducting consultations early and often with
resource agencies.
Discretionary Land Use Approvals and Permitting
We maintain a close working relationship with Federal, State and County
resource agencies that accept, process and approve discretionary permits
such as, USACE Honolulu District Section 10 and 404 Permits, Department
of Health Section 401 Water Quality Certification, Coastal Zone
Management, County Special Management Areas and Shoreline Setbacks
Areas, zoning and land use approvals.
Policy Planning, Inter-agency Agreements and Creative Re-Organization
We utilize our experiences and network to seek collaboration for the benefit
of all parties. A significant element of SSFM’s value to clients is over a half
century of relationships and knowing who to call. Success means that new
strategies achieve client goals while adding to the benefits and returns for all
collaborators, partner agencies, stakeholders, and the community at large.
Traffic Engineering, Traffic Impact Analysis and Transportation Planning
Our Traffic Engineers provide analysis and engineering design to forecast,
model and plan for multi-modal transportation systems. We are experts at
identifying and programing effective complete streets improvements to
maximize multi-modal opportunities and efficiency. We provide transportation
planning to help transportation systems effectively and efficiently move
people and goods, influence urban development, affect economic vitality, and
impact quality of life.
Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience
SSFM has been instrumental in projects to address resilience and climate
adaptation across the state. This work has included preparing an economic
recovery strategy to safeguard Hawai‘i’s small businesses from natural
disasters, leading a project to explore managed retreat as a key part of
Hawai‘i’s climate adaptation strategy, and establishing resilient design
principles for urban development in Honolulu. Our team stays at the forefront
of climate science and policy through our projects and participation in events
and conversations statewide.
Master & Implementation Planning
We provide long-range strategic guidance for orderly development and
support to guide projects through environmental, government and community
processes.
Environmental Planning & Compliance
We provide environmental planning and impact analysis that result in
strategies which are contextually sensitive, sustainable and garner approvals.
Context Sensitive Solutions, Public Engagement and Outreach
We develop innovative and inclusive public and agency participation plans for
managing community relations, public outreach and stakeholder involvement
as necessary to meet NEPA or other requirements. We engage stakeholders
through a variety of digital and in-person methods to gather and document
input and support throughout the planning process.
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GIS, Graphics, and Mapping
We provide a comprehensive suite of graphic design services to effectively
communicate project goals and proposed solutions. We utilize the latest
practical applications of GIS in projects which may include use of custom
applications, out-of-the-box solution applications, and real-time data entry
and sharing via cloud storage databases.
Transit-Oriented Development
We provide master planning, engineering, project and construction
management to take TOD projects from inception through construction.
TRAFFIC
ENGINEERING
QUALIFICATIONS
SSFM provides a full range of traffic engineering services
blending practical approaches with technical innovations to
create solutions that work for the community and our clients.
We focus on improving transportation system performance
to provide best value for improving operations and solving
capacity problems. Our traffic engineers and civil engineers
have extensive experience in planning and designing a wide range of
roadway projects for both public and private sector clients.
We have significant experience in transportation planning, traffic operations
analysis, and transportation design projects.
Traffic Planning
Route planning
Traffic engineering studies and traffic management planning
Transportation corridor studies
Route location studies
ITS planning and alternative development
Access control management
Traffic Operations Analysis
Transportation modeling and analysis
Traffic simulation of signalized arterials and freeway corridors
Roundabout and advanced interchange/intersection design
Transportation Design Services
Roadway geometrics
Intersection reconfiguration
Signage
Traffic calming
Bikeways and bike paths
Traffic signals
Traffic control
Bus bays and pads
SSFM is active with the Institute of Transportation Engineering (ITE) and is
knowledgeable in the design guidelines of the American Association of State
Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) and Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). We have experience with various CAD and
traffic data collection analysis programs in addition to traffic software
packages including Highway Capacity Software (HCS), Synchro traffic signal
software, SimTraffic traffic simulation software, TransCAD transportation
planning software, and VISSIM multi-modal traffic simulation software.
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COMPLETE
STREETS
CONCEPTS
QUALIFICATIONS
In the past, civil engineers designed roadways primarily for the
benefit of motor vehicles, with an emphasis on traffic speed and
progression, under the assumption that virtually all
transportation in the corridor would take place in a private
motor vehicle. Any accommodation for bicycles, pedestrians,
or transit users was at best an afterthought, if provided at all. In many cases,
the emphasis on serving cars actually discouraged use of these “alternative”
modes, by sustaining higher speeds, creating wider intersections, and not
providing safe travel for bicycles, pedestrians and transit. The ambience,
community cohesion, and general quality of life of our cities and towns have
been compromised in many places by transportation facilities that are not
sensitive to the scale and context of the surrounding area. In addition, the
United States is facing an “obesity crisis” from a lack of physical activity.
Many travelers simply do not use automobiles, and therefore were not well-
served by past transportation projects. The Federal Transit Administration
defines “transit dependent” persons as those 1) without private
transportation, 2) elderly (over age 65), 3) youths (under age 18), and 4)
persons below poverty or median income levels defined by the U.S. Census
Bureau. In addition, there are “zero-car” households, especially in urban core
areas, that choose not to own a car for discretionary reasons.
SSFM staff recognizes communities’ increasing public support for
transportation facilities that serve all users, not just motorists, in the desire to
improve neighborhood quality of life, attract business and tourism, reduce
energy consumption, and encourage a healthier, more sustainable
community. This growing support culminated in 2009 with Hawai‘i Act 54,
commonly called the “Complete Streets Law,” which requires the State of
Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT) and county transportation
departments to adopt policies that ensure the accommodation of all users of
the road, regardless of their age, ability, or preferred mode of transportation.
The concept of “complete streets”
(sometimes called livable streets)
promotes the idea that roadways
should be designed and operated
to be safe, attractive, and
comfortable for travelers of all
ages and abilities in all
transportation modes, including
pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists
and public transit. Complete
streets policies have demonstrated
that they improve safety, lower transportation costs, provide alternatives to
private cars, encourage health through walking and biking, create a sense of
place, improve social interaction, and generally improve adjacent property
values. In implementing a complete streets plan, SSFM addresses concerns
over traffic flow and automobile access, while balancing other community
needs.
SSFM has a wide variety of specific design strategies in its Complete Streets
toolbox that can be incorporated into a roadway corridor. These vary from
place to place, and are dependent on the specific community context, but can
include:
Pedestrian infrastructure that encourages walking with raised sidewalks
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(in urban areas) or other pedestrian accommodations such as multi-use
paths or separated pedestrian walkways. Pedestrian accommodations
can include crosswalks (including median crossing islands, raised
crosswalks, mid-block crosswalks, crosswalks with flashing lights
embedded in the pavement actuated by a push button, and “HAWKs”
[high-intensity activated crosswalk beacons]). Accessible pedestrian
signals can include audible cues for people with low vision and push
buttons reachable by wheelchair users). Sidewalk bulb-outs help to make
walking safer for persons of all ages and abilities by reducing crossing
distances and time. In some locations, pedestrian-only signal phases
(requiring all automobile traffic to stop) may be appropriate.
Streetscape provisions,
including landscaping; street
trees; wider sidewalks;
decorative paving; and “street
furniture” such as benches,
planters, fountains, trash
receptacles, and other
amenities help to establish a
“sense of place” that
encourages walking and transit
while providing public outdoor
spaces for interaction and community activity.
Traffic calming measures can promote mobility and smooth traffic
progression while lowering travel speeds. Measures can include defining
the edges of travelways with painted lines or colored/textured pavement,
raised intersections, “road diets”, use of center medians, speed
humps/tables, shorter curb corner radii (requiring slower turns through an
intersection), and elimination of free-flow right-turn lanes. “Neckdowns”
(which reduce roadway widths near intersections), “chicanes” (adding a
serpentine curve to a roadway to slow traffic), and other measures can
also slow traffic while improving the appearance of the area and
providing space for public amenities. Modern roundabouts, where
appropriate, can improve transit progression through an intersection,
while at the same time slowing speeds and ensuring safer travel for all
modes. Street trees, planter strips and ground cover can all reduce the
apparent visual “width” of the roadway, encouraging slower, smoother
travel. Providing on-street parking (both parallel to the curb or angled,
and continuous or staggered) can serve to buffer pedestrians from
motorists and psychologically slow the speed of traffic while also
encouraging patronage of local businesses with convenient parking.
Bicycle accommodations can
include dedicated striped
bicycle lanes (often painted in a
contrasting color), bike route
signage, wide shoulders, or
provision of a shared or
dedicated bicycle travel-way as
part of a multi-use path.
“Sharrows” (which are painted
lanes that indicate that bicycles
and vehicles share a common
travel lane) are successful in some communities to promote the idea that
bicycles have full rights to use the roadway travel lane as a low-speed
vehicle, and also serve to calm traffic. The provision of safe, protected
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bicycle parking, especially covered parking, is a strong incentive for
bicyclists to make trips for errands, work, and school instead of driving an
automobile.
Mass transit accommodations can encourage use of transit by making
the experience safer and also improving schedule reliability. Transit
measures can include shelters, signed bus stops, benches, and bus
pullouts to remove buses from the flow of traffic and ensure safe and
efficient boarding and disembarking. In some corridors with heavy transit
patronage, “Bus Rapid Transit” concepts may even be appropriate, such
as dedicated bus lanes, priority signalization for buses to jump ahead of
other traffic, and even bus “stations.” Many of the concepts for complete
streets are also consistent with Transit-Oriented Development, which
encourages development densities and land use near transit facilities
that are conducive to encouraging transit use.
PUBLIC
PARTICIPATION &
INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS
Public participation and the timely release of pertinent information is crucial
for a major public improvement or private sector improvement involving public
infrastructure since projects of this nature directly affect not only the facility
users but also the surrounding businesses and residents. All of these
stakeholders need to be kept fully informed, updated and involved in the
process. Adequate public input and communication greatly reduces both the
public’s collective concerns and potential project delays due to
misinformation. Many times the goal in our public participation process is to
achieve higher levels of commitment toward change.
Our basic approach involves:
Interactive Approach: Establishing and maintaining throughout the
process meaningful regular and interactive contact among all of the
parties.
Work Sessions: Regular work sessions involving all of the interested
parties.
Consensus Building Process: A process that includes initial meeting
with the entire decision-making group, interviews and/or focus
groups, and charrettes/workshops.
Our Principals and Project Managers have extensive experience in
preparing and delivering presentations to Clients, Facility Users,
Owners, and to the general public for project planning,
announcements, utility outages and other potential topics of concern.
GIS AND
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
SYSTEMS
EXPERIENCE &
QUALIFICATIONS
SSFM provides application based GIS
and information technology services
with a focus on providing cost-efficient,
flexible, and user-friendly desktop,
enterprise, or web-based management
tools. These services provide our
clients with efficient management of
substantial amounts of geo-based
information data which allow our
clients to successfully manage
complex and large-scale project
development and operations. We help
our clients collect data and implement
visualization tools which use state-of-the-art software and systems.
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Representative services that SSFM provides are:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Document and Data Asset Management
System Integration and Web-based Enterprise Systems
Graphic Design and Presentation Development
3D Rendering and Modeling
Web Development and Hosting
SSFM works closely with clients to design and implement cost-effective
spatial solutions and routinely uses GIS to capture, manage, manipulate,
analyze, model and display geographically referenced data. We integrate
GIS with other capabilities such as Global Positioning Systems and numerical
modeling. SSFM’s GIS and IT specialists will design the architecture and
data schemas, integrate functional systems and deploy robust database
solutions, including Oracle, MS Access, SQL and other database
technologies. We will customize maps, views, user interfaces and databases
to meet client needs and specifications as well as planned and developed
.NET and .ASP web-based solutions for consolidated systems.
SSFM has applied GIS for:
Land development project assignments including planning,
engineering, marketing, and operations/maintenance databases
Facilities and infrastructure planning, engineering, and
operations/maintenance databases
Database archiving and retrieval
Document Management
Public Outreach and Hearings
Environmental Mitigation Compliance Tracking
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Performance Awards and Commendation Letters
SSFM International is an award winning firm, serving a wide variety of clients, and is recognized
throughout the State of Hawaii and the Pacific Region for high quality project management, planning,
design and engineering. We approach each project candidly and never promise more than we can
deliver; we listen to our clients and look out for their best interests; and, we care about our work and
believe in our product. For SSFM, quality is an expectation.
The following is a listing of awards and recognition that SSFM International has received from local and
national organizations:
PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION AWARDS
County of Kauaʻi Sea Level Rise Constraint District
2024 American Planning Association, National Award for Resilience
and Sustainability.
2023 American Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter, Community-
Based Planning Award.
The County of Kauai adopted a new Sea Level Rise (SLR) Constraint
District within its Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to do just that,
making it the first county in Hawaii and among the first in the nation
to incorporate scientific modeling for climate change induced hazards
into land use regulations. The Sea Level Rise Constraint District
represents a proactive approach to community resilience that can be
used in conjunction with shoreline setback rules and other land use
regulations to minimize the threat to public health and safety,
promote resilient planning and design, and reduce the expenditure of
public monies for costly flood control projects necessitated by
accelerating SLR.
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands General Plan Update 2020
2024 American Planning Association, Sustainable Communities
Division Awards for Excellence in Sustainability.
2023 American Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter, Outstanding
Planning Award.
This comprehensive, long-range plan update involved extensive
outreach to Hawaiian Home Lands trust beneficiaries and
incorporated many new subjects that had heretofore not been
addressed by the DHHL General Plan. This General Plan Update, for
the first time, incorporated the most current information on climate
change in a technical background white paper that became the basis
for climate change-related policies that were integrated throughout
the Plan and were mutually reinforcing with policies on land use,
infrastructure and other related areas.
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PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION AWARDS
North Shore Coastal Resilience Working Group
2023 American Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter, Community
Based Planning Award.
In 2021, Surfrider Foundation and Hawaii Sea Grant partnered with
SSFM International to convene the North Shore Community
Resilience Working Group (NSCRWG). The NSCRWG was
developed to discuss and identify possible solutions and address
increased impacts from coastal erosion and flooding within the North
Shore planning district, which includes the shoreline from Kaena
Point to Velzyland. The NSCRWG represents the first community-
driven coastal resilience focused working group in Hawaii. It brought
together diverse public and private stakeholders to facilitate
meaningful, community driven discussions about climate resilience
and the future of coastal management on the North Shore through
the blending of technical, regulatory and community perspectives.
This effort laid important groundwork for the community to advocate
for plans, policies, and solutions to increase coastal resilience and
educate others in the community.
Keaukaha Quick Build
County of Hawai‘i Planning Department
September 2022, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Community-Based Planning Award.
The project represented a State/County collaboration in a
predominantly native Hawaiian community. The majority of Keaukaha
is owned by the State Department of Hawaiian Home Lands,
including the schools, roadways, and surrounding residences, which
are predominantly Hawaiian Homesteads.
This project sought to promote complete streets principles by
transforming the way public rights of way are used for the benefit,
health, and enjoyment of all. To achieve this, the continuous walking
and biking pathway repurposed space within the existing right of way
to provide additional space for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION AWARDS
Vision Zero Action Plan
County of Hawaii
October 2021, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Transportation Planning Award.
The County of Hawai‘i’s Vision Zero Action Plan identifies a path for
the County to achieve its goal of eliminating traffic related fatalities
and serious injuries in accordance with Vision Zero, a fundamentally
new approach to traffic safety that is being adopted in states and
municipalities worldwide.
This Vision Zero Plan is the first to be completed and adopted in the
State of Hawai‘i. The plan was produced through the efforts of a
multi-disciplinary Vision Zero Task Force comprised of
representatives from the County and State, as well as emergency
response, the health industry, and advocacy.
The Task Force used the data analysis to identify priority Vision Zero
actions in four categories: Education and Encouragement,
Enforcement, Engineering, and Evaluation. The actions in the Plan
are organized into short-term, mid-term, and long-term priorities.
S. Kalaheo Avenue and Kailua Road Intersection Improvements,
Kailua, Hawaii
October 2021, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Implementation Award.
The intersection of Kalaheo Avenue and Kailua Road serves as the
gateway to Kailua Beach Park and provides the sole vehicular
access to the Lanikai neighborhood. Traffic congestion, delayed
emergency response, and multimodal safety/accessibility had long
been concerns. The Kalaheo Avenue and Kailua Road Intersection
Improvements project was initiated by the City and County of
Honolulu's Department of Transportation Services (City), under
contract with SSFM International, with the goal to address
operational and safety concerns at the intersection.
A "Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper" interim pilot project was implemented
to reconfigure the stop-sign controlled intersection into a non-
standard single-lane "triangle-about" roundabout. The success of the
interim pilot project improved the community's understanding of how
roundabouts work. It also enabled the City to pursue full
reconstruction that will result in a more standard modern roundabout
that includes geometric, drainage, and lighting enhancements to
improve automobile operations while continuing to prioritize
multimodal safety/accessibility.
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PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION AWARDS
Climate Adaptation Design Principles for Urban Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
October 2021, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Best Practice Award.
The objective of this project was to develop preliminary climate
adaptation design guidance for development projects in Honolulu
transit-oriented development (TOD) and other urban areas that are
vulnerable to sea level rise (SLR). It is intended to provide
developers with information and best practices for adapting urban
building sites and structures to climate change-related hazards
including sea level rise, flooding, heat, and groundwater inundation.
This is an initial step toward developing comprehensive climate
resilience design guidelines for the City and County of Honolulu
(“City”), as called for in Action 14 of the O‘ahu Resilience Strategy.
The Climate Adaptation Design Principles project exemplifies the
proactive, forward-thinking planning approach needed for
municipalities to address the significant challenges posed by climate
change. With development of TOD areas along the rail corridor a City
priority, DPP TOD Division and OCCSR recognized an urgent need
and opportunity to ensure that the impacts of climate change are
considered in new development. Guidance was also needed to
inform updates to regulations, codes, and policies around built
environment resilience, which can take years to implement.
The Background Research and Design Principles documents help
outline a path forward for the City while also educating the public and
development community about climate adaptation science and best
practices. The Design Principles can also be referred to in reviewing
discretionary permits for planned developments, thereby having an
immediate potential effect as the City moves ahead with regulatory
updates. Both documents are available for download at
www.honolulu.gov/tod.
County of Hawaii, Transit and Multimodal Transportation Plan
September 2019, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Transportation Planning Award.
The County of Hawai‘i Transit and Multi-Modal Master Plan (Master
Plan) presents a set of programs to provide a wider range of
transportation options, reduce dependence on the automobile, and
reduce the negative effects of transportation on the environment and
climate change.
In the first year of implementation, the Master Plan has supported
applications for federal grants to purchase buses, state and local
efforts for alternative energy for transportation and a wide variety of
other efforts. New buses arrive in early 2020 and they will be
deployed first on the cross-island route and the Puna hub and spoke,
which were top priorities in the Master Plan.
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PERFORMANCE & RECOGNITION AWARDS
Complete Streets Improvements for Nuuanu Avenue and Liliha
Street, Honolulu, Hawaii
September 2019, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Best Practice Award.
The Complete Streets Improvements for Nu‘uanu Ave and Liliha St
project was undertaken by the City and County of Honolulu Complete
Streets Program and a consultant team from SSFM International.
The project goal was to identify community-driven context sensitive
complete streets solutions to enhance livability, safety, and
neighborhood character along Nu‘uanu Avenue and Liliha Street.
The project team designed a context-sensitive process that
combined technical analysis and educational outreach with
community input led by a stakeholder advisory group.
Update of the Kauai County General Plan
Island of Kaua‘i, Hawai‘i
October 2018, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawai‘i Chapter as its 2018 Outstanding Planning Project.
In February of 2018, the update of the Kaua‘i County General Plan
was adopted by the Kaua‘i County Council, following a three year
planning effort. It was signed into law by Mayor Bernard Carvalho the
following month. The plan, entitled Kaua‘i Kākou, was prepared by
the Kaua‘i County Planning Department, along with a consultant
team led by planners from SSFM International’s Strategic Services
Group.
The project team deployed an extensive community engagement
program that sought widespread participation in developing a new
and improved General Plan Framework consisting of a Vision
statement, four overarching Goals, nineteen key Policies, 42
Objectives, and 607 Actions. The Objectives and Actions were
organized into ten topical areas, or Sectors: The Watershed,
Housing, Land Transportation, Critical Infrastructure, Shared Spaces,
Economy, Heritage Resources, Energy Sustainability & Climate
Change, Public Safety & Hazards Resiliency, and Opportunity &
Health for All.
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Downtown Hilo Multimodal Master Plan
Hilo, Hawai‘i
October 2018, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawai‘i Chapter as its 2018 Transportation Planning Project.
The Downtown Hilo Multimodal Master Plan (DHMMP) was a multi-
year planning effort undertaken by the County of Hawai‘i Planning
Department, assisted by lead consultant SSFM International and a
team of technical consultants. Hundreds of Hilo residents,
organizations, and agencies were participated in the highly inclusive
planning process with the collective goal of making Downtown Hilo a
more vibrant, walkable and bike friendly community for people of all
ages and abilities.
The DHMMP calls for complete streets improvements that elevate
Downtown Hilo as a destination and gathering place through
improvements that support walkability and increased transportation
choices for all modes. To achieve the desired Downtown
environment, the DHMMP intentionally shifts the modal priority away
from the current vehicle-dominated paradigm, and adopts a new
“transportation hierarchy” that prioritizes non-motorized modes
(walking and biking), as well as transit, over single occupancy cars.
Hale Kula Elementary School, Classroom Building
Wahiawa, Oahu, Hawaii
January 2016, the Masonry Institute of Hawaii recognized this project
as their 2015 Project of the Year.
SSFM served as the structural engineer and civil engineer for this
project that included a new 8 classroom building, library,
administration building, covered play court, covered dining building;
custodial center and special education classroom additions; and,
reroofing, painting and abatement of 40 existing classrooms. The
project added 4 major buildings and numerous renovations and
additions to the existing K-5 campus with 969 students.
The Architect-of-Record was Design Partners, Inc.
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Complete Streets Designs Manual
Island of Oahu, Hawaii
On 15 October 2015, this project was recognized by the American
Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter, as its Outstanding
Transportation Planning 2015 Project. SSFM provided professional
planning services for the implementation of the goals and
requirements of the City & County of Honolulu’s Complete Streets
Ordinance.
On 10 January 2016, this project was also recognized by the
American Council of Engineering Companies, Hawaii. The project
received an Engineering Excellence, Honor Award.
The Manual identifies cost-effective opportunities to implement
complete streets and recommend ways to integrate multimodal traffic
engineering improvements into projects that originate outside the
scope of Complete Streets.
Emergency Relocation of Keonepoko Elementary School
Pahoa, Island of Hawaii
June 2015, the Building Industry Association of Hawaii recognized
this project with a Merit Award in the Public Works Category.
SSFM provided emergency management and support services for
the construction and relocation of assets from Keonepoko
Elementary School due to the Puu Oo Vent lava flow crossing
Highway 130 and impacting Pahoa Town. The project included
planning, design, and construction management services for
construction of a temporary elementary school campus for 450
students at the Keaau High School Athletic Parking Lot.
Estimated construction cost: $3 million
2015 Engineering Firm of the Year
Honolulu, Hawaii
The Hawaii Chapter of the National Association of Industrial and
Office Properties (NAIOP) has served as the state’s leading
association for the commercial real estate industry’s decision-makers
since 1988. This influential group of developers, owners, investors,
asset managers, lenders and other industry professionals plays an
active role in legislative representation, professional development
and networking at both the local and national levels.
Each year, NAIOP Hawaii’s Kukulu Hale Awards recognize the
achievements of those who have made significant contributions to
Hawaii’s commercial real estate industry, enriching our community
through their projects, professionalism and civic service.
On 8 May 2015, NAIOP Hawaii recognized SSFM International as its
2015 Engineering Firm of the Year during an award gala held at the
Royal Hawaiian Hotel in Honolulu, Hawaii.
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Crater Rim Drive, Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Island of Hawaii
Contract DTFH68-06-D-00011, Task Order T-09-002
On 19 January 2014, this project was awarded a Honor Award for the
2014 Engineering Excellence Awards Competition by the American
Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii. SSFM was the Prime
Consultant responsible for the rehabilitation of a 2.8 mile segment of
this roadway within the Hawaii Volcanoes (HAVO) National Park.
Estimated construction cost $6.4 million.
Parking Structure for the Joint Traffic Management Center and
the Alapai Transit Center, Corner of Alapai and King Streets
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided overall program management services, 30% design
and construction management for the 411-car Joint Traffic
Management Center Parking Structure and program and construction
management of the Alapai Transit Center. $24 million.
JTMC Parking Structure: Award of Excellence 2014, GCA of Hawaii;
and; Award of Excellence 2013, Post-tensioning Institute of America
Alapa’i Transit Center: Award of Excellence 2014, American Institute
of Architects, Honolulu Chapter
Evaluation and Update of Hawaii 2006 Ocean Resources
Management Plan
Statewide, Hawaii
On 19 September 2013, this project was recognized by the American
Planning Association, Hawaii Chapter, as its Outstanding Planning
2013 Project. SSFM provided professional planning services for the
evaluation and update of The Hawai‘i Ocean Resources
Management Plan (ORMP).
The ORMP plan provides a framework for integrated coastal
management that aligns the management agency jurisdictions of the
federal, state and county level to support the cultural, environmental,
and socio-economic needs of the State of Hawai‘i.
Asian Tropical Forest Elephant Exhibit, Honolulu Zoo
Honolulu, Hawaii
In January 2013, this project was awarded the 2013 Engineering
Excellence award by the American Council of Engineering
Companies of Hawaii. SSFM International was the Prime Consultant
for the planning and design of this new elephant habitat that was
designed as a natural jungle setting to bring the elephants as close
as possible to visitors for viewing while maintaining both visitor
security and elephant privacy.
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Construction Management Services
Market Street Improvements, Phase II (Kahawai Street to
Mokuhau Road)
FAP No. ARR-3045(2)
Wailuku, Maui, Hawaii
This project was selected by the Hawaii Society of Professional
Engineers, Maui Chapter for the 2012 Project of the Year.
SSFM Honolulu Office
LEED Gold Certification, Existing Building Operations &
Maintenance (EBOM)
Honolulu, Hawaii
In January 2012, this project was recognized by the American
Council of Engineering Companies of Hawaii (ACECH) for
demonstrated environmental leadership in creating a sustainable
office through efficient and sustainable practices. This was the 1st
LEED Gold EBOM Certification in the State of Hawaii. The project
also received the 2012 ASHRAE Technology Award, Honorable
Mention, in the Category I for Existing Commercial Buildings.
Ka Haka ‘Ula O Ke’elikolani, College of Hawaiian Language
Building, University of Hawaii at Hilo
Hilo, Hawaii
In May 2014, this project was recognized by the National Association
of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP) with the 2014 NAIOP
Kukulu Hale Award of Excellence for in the Public / Government
Project Category.
In July 2010, this project was recognized by the American Institute of
Architects for creativity, originality, power and potential for this
60,000 sf building on the University of Hawaii at Hilo Campus. SSFM
is the Prime Consultant of the project and WCIT Architecture is the
architect-of-record responsible for the design of the facility.
Hawaii Water Systems Technical Studies Program
Statewide Dam Break Analysis, Hawaii
Contract No. W9128A-05-D-0001 TO 0017
In May 2010, SSFM received an Award of Excellence from the US
Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District in recognition of
outstanding performance for the dam break analyses of the Aepo
and Elua Reservoirs, Kauai, Hawaii. Work products were described
as technically correct, complete, prepared in a timely manner, and
responsive to the government objectives. The methodologies
developed in this study are now standard for the conduct of dam
break studies.
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Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS) Process for the Keaau-Pahoa
Road Improvement Project, Keaau to Pahoa
Project No. STP-13-(24)
Island of Hawaii
In November 2009, SSFM received an Honor Award from the
American Council of Engineering Companies for the management of
the context sensitive solutions process for this project. The CSS
process promotes highly focused public outreach and continuous
community involvement and, applied to this important transportation
project, played a pivotal role in moving the community from a position
of distrust to a position of “ownership”, as residents became true
stakeholders in helping ensure the ultimate success of this critical
roadway improvements project.
FY08 MCON P-587, Sub Drive-In Magnetic Silencing Facility
(MSF), Beckoning Point
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
In recognition of exceptional performance, SSFM and joint venture
partner, Moffatt & Nichol, were recognized by the Naval Facilities
Engineering Command, Pacific, for “…extraordinary professionalism,
technical excellence and total commitment to the project that were
required to expedite the completion of the final design for the Sub
Drive-In MSF. This complicated project design was delivered on time
and within budget despite numerous changes in scope with no
schedule or budget revisions.” This is an $87.6 million new
submarine facility. Additional awards received include the following:
1) American Society of Civil Engineers, Hawaii Section (ASCE-H),
2011 Outstanding Civil Engineering Award in the
Building/Structural Systems Project Category.
2) American Council of Engineering Companies, Hawaii (ACECH),
2012 Grand Conceptor Engineering Award.
3) Project Management Institute, Hawaii, 2011 Project of the Year,
2nd Place.
4) American Council of Engineering Companies, California (ACEC-
California), 2012 Engineering Excellence Honor Award.
5) American Council of Engineering Companies (Washington DC),
2012 Engineering Excellence Honor Award (1 of 16 national
awards in 2012)
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Pedestrian Accessibility Route Improvements, Honokaa, Hawi,
and Kapaau
Island of Hawaii
SSFM received the Award of Merit in the Public Design Category for
this project in the 2008 Accessible Design Awards sponsored by the
Disability and Communication Access Board (DCAB). SSFM was the
Prime Consultant for this project for the State of Hawaii, Department
of Transportation, Highways Division.
The purpose of the project was to upgrade the highway through the
towns of Honokaa, Hawi and Kapaau to meet the requirements of the
Americans with Disabilities Act and provide an accessible route
through each of the towns.
University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine
Kakaako, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineer of record for this $115 million this
new medical complex under a design/assist project delivery method.
The facility consists of four buildings: Research Building,
Education/Administration Building, Central Plant Building and
Ancillary Building. In 2006, SSFM received the Concrete
Achievements, 2006 Judges Award for engineering excellence using
concrete and concrete products for this project.
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