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Planning | Project & Construction Management | Structural, Civil & Traffic Engineering
DATE:
27 June 2025
TRANSMITTAL TO:
Mr. Benson Medina, Director
Department of Research & Development
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1301
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
VIA EMAIL TO:
chresdev@hawaiicounty.gov
SUBJECT:
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
Community and Economic Development, Community Engagement,
Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability
Systems
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
TRANSMITTAL:
Statement of Qualifications (pdf copy)
MESSAGE:
Dear Members of the Selection Committee:
In response to the 1 June 2025 “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 (Community and Economic Development, Community Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems) services.
SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC. SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Michael P. Matsumoto, PE, SE, FACEC
President / CEO
Austen Drake, PE, LEED GA
Manager, Hilo Office
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Department of Research and Development
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) Community Planning
(Community and Economic Development,
Community Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning,
Sustainability Systems)
27 June 2025
SUBMITTED TO:
Mr. Benson Medina, Director
Research & Development
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1301
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
VIA EMAIL:
chresdev@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
Department of Research & Development
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#1:
Expression of Interest Letter
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
(Community and Economic
Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic
Planning, Sustainability Systems)
1. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
1
27 June 2025
Mr. Benson Medina, Director
Department of Research & Development
County of Hawaii
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 1301
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Subject: RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
Community and Economic Development, Community Engagement, Culture
and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
In response to the 1 June 2025 “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 (Community and Economic Development, Community Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems) 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. We have extensive experience with the preparation
of environmental assessments in Hawaii. In addition, our experience with environmental
assessment preparation will be a proven asset to assignment within your Department.
Your consideration of SSFM International, Inc. for your Fiscal Year 2025-2026 projects will be
greatly appreciated.
With warmest regards,
SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC. SSFM INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Michael P. Matsumoto, PE, SE, FACEC
President / CEO
Austen Drake, PE, LEED GA
Manager, Hilo Office
County of Hawaii
Department of Research & Development
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#2:
Name of Firm, Principal Place of
Business, & Location of All Offices
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
(Community and Economic
Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic
Planning, Sustainability Systems)
2. NAME OF FIRM, PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS &
OFFICE LOCATIONS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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Name of Firm
SSFM International, Inc.
Office Locations
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
Maui Office
82 Pulehu Place, Suite 201
Kahului, Maui, Hawaii 96732
Phone: (808) 244-7630
Fax: (855) 329-7736
Email:
ematsuda@ssfm.com
Hilo Office
99 Aupuni Street, Suite 220
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
Phone: (808) 933-2727
Fax: (855) 329-7736
Email: adrake@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
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
Manila Office
Robinsons Cybergate 3, 8th Floor
Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City
Metro Manila 1554, Philippines
Phone: +63 (2) 439-2988
Email: jmorales@ssfm.com
Okinawa Project 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
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
Department of Research & Development
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#3:
Age of Firm & Average Number of
Employees Over the Past 5 Years
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
(Community and Economic
Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic
Planning, Sustainability Systems)
3. AGE OF FIRM & AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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AGE OF FIRM
SSFM International, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned company founded in 1959
currently providing professional project management, planning, civil engineering, traffic
Engineering, structural engineering, and construction management services in the State
of Hawaii and the Pacific/Asia Region.
We have been in business in the State of Hawaii for over 66 years.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES FOR THE LAST 5 YEARS
NUMBER OF
YEAR EMPLOYEES
2024 211
2023 205
2022 197
2021 204
2020 206
Total 1,023
Average 1,023/5 = 205 employees per year
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County of Hawaii
Department of Research & Development
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
#4:
Education, Training, & Qualifications of
Key Members of the Firm
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING
(Community and Economic
Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and
Indigenous Data Science, Strategic
Planning, Sustainability Systems)
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
1
SSFM International
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, PE, SE, 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
Modifications to the Piti Power Plant, 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)
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
2
SSFM International
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, PE, LEED GA
Manager, Hilo Office | Senior Civil Engineer
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
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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SSFM International
AREAS OF SPECIAL
COMPETENCE
Project Management
Community Relations
and Outreach
Communications
Jo-Anna Herkes
Business Development 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
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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SSFM International
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.
Update of the Lihue Development Plan. Project Manager. Lihue is most
populated district on the Island of Kauai. Assessed infrastructure and
landowner plans in relation to future growth potential. Developed policies
for achieving sustainability, smart growth, connectivity, and walkability
objectives.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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SSFM International
EDUCATION
Master of Urban and
Regional Planning,
University of
Pennsylvania, 1994
B.A., Architecture,
Auburn University, Minor
in Philosophy, 1991
Certificate, Real Estate
Institute, New York
University, 2000
REGISTRATION
American Institute of
Certified Planners
(AICP), #098358 (1998)
April Surprenant, AICP
Senior Project Planner | Manager, Strategic Services Group
April is the Manager of SSFM’s Strategic Services Group and a senior planner
with more than twenty years of experience in community and environmental
planning in Hawaii. She is passionate about creating better places and people
through building community and making improvements to the built
environment. April’s experience has encompassed long-range policy planning,
land use and development, climate change adaptation, disaster resilience,
placemaking, multimodal transportation, community based economic
development, renewable energy, infrastructure planning, affordable housing,
natural and cultural resources, and more.
PRIOR EXPERIENCE
County of Hawaii Planning Department. Planning Manager. 2010-2025.
Manager of the Long Range Planning Division covering infrastructure
planning, community planning, and natural and cultural resources
planning; accountable for implementation of General Plan and all long
range plans; served on the Recovery Leadership Team and Recovery
Task Force; managed the Coastal Zone Management grant program and
served on the Ocean Resources Management Plan Policy Committee;
managed the County Board of Appeals; County representative on the
State Transit Oriented Development Council and on the State Climate
Change Migration and Adaptation Commission.
County of Hawaii Planning Department. Deputy Planning Director. 2019-
2020. In partnership with the Planning Director, managed the department
including collaborating with the Mayor’s Office, County Council, and other
departments, supervised division managers and guided division initiatives;
represented the department on State Land Use Commission petitions;
collaborated with developers on proposed plans, distinguished
challenges, and identify potential solutions to streamline the entitlement
and permit process.
University of Hawaii Hilo, Geography Department. Faculty Lecturer. 2011-
present. Geography 340: Introduction to Land Use with themes that
include the evolution of human settlement patterns, land use planning and
regulations, history of court decisions, and decision making in
consideration of social values and cultural traditions; Geography 440:
Community Planning covers the values and concepts of community
planning and engagement, long-range planning and processes, and
sustainable development principles. Both coursed are required for the
UHH Geography Planning Certificate Program.
NRT/Coldwell Banker/The Condo Store. Principle Broker. 2005-2007.
Established the first Nevada office for NRT, managed existing projects,
created budget reports, led weekly meetings with developer boards and
sales teams, directed marketing campaigns, trained real estate agents,
and interacted with County on Condo Map filing requirements.
Judd S Meltzer Co. Senior Broker & Office Manager. 2000-2004.
Responsible for commercial real estate leases for clients including
zoning/city planning issue resolutions, negotiations with tenant/landlord
teams and legal representation; responsible for review of financial models
and presentation of feasibility studies, and design and space planning
consultation.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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SSFM International
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 Lau, 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.
Responsible for GIS mapping, creation of pilot project report in Adobe
InDesign, community outreach including multiple public and stakeholder
meetings (online, Miro software, and Zoom).
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.
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.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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SSFM International
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
Jennifer has 20 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
Central Oahu Transportation Study. Senior Planner. Review of
deliverables prepared by others and participation in Project Management
Working Group meetings. Responsible for coordination of Community
Meeting, including logistics, preparation of meeting materials, and meeting
attendance.
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.
Other tasks include managing sub-consultant conducting Archaeological
Literature Review and Field Inspection and Cultural Impact Assessment.
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.
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.
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.
Waiakea Uka Master Plan Implementation, Waiakea Uka, Hilo, Island of
Hawaii, Hawaii. Senior Environmental Planner. Preparation of a HRS 343-
compliant EA to support the implementation of the County of Hawaii
Department of Parks and Recreation’s Waiakea Uka Community Center.
The project included a new community center, additional parking,
vehicular pattern modifications, realignment of the lower ball field, a new
stand-alone restroom facility, and landscaping at Waiakea-Uka Park and
Gymnasium.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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EDUCATION
B.A. in Environmental
Analysis and Design,
University of California,
2002
Certificate in Transit
Safety and Security
Audit, Transit Safety
Institute and U.S.
Department of
Transportation, 2019
Certificate in NEPA &
Transportation Decision
Making, National
Highway Institute, 2013
Certificate in Beyond
Compliance: Historic
Preservation in
Transportation Project
Development, National
Highway Institute, 2013
Certificate in
Management of Transit
Construction Projects,
National Transit Institute
and Federal Transit
Administration, 2011
Jorge Felix
Project Planner
Jorge has 16 years of professional experience in community and
environmental planning. He has extensive experience in managing diverse
projects, applying a broad range of qualitative and technical skills. He excels
in comprehensive research, technical reviews, and using advanced platforms.
His work ensures regulatory compliance and environmental planning.
Additionally, he has conducted multi-disciplinary social, economic, and
environmental studies, coordinated environmental projects, and collaborated
with various local, state and federal agencies to conduct environmental
analysis and contribute to transportation and transit strategies, sustainability
plans, and a technical advisory committee. He has also provided crucial
planning services to municipalities, prepared staff reports, managed permits,
and coordinated technical studies and environmental documents.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Honolulu Rail Transit Project (HRTP), City and County of Honolulu,
Environmental Compliance Manager. Managed the environmental
compliance for the HRTP, a 20-mile, 21-station light-rail project.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with all environmental commitments,
including permit conditions, Final and Supplemental Environmental Impact
Statements’ commitments, and mitigation measures required by the
Federal Transit Administration and Federal Aviation Administration Record
of Decisions for the HRTP. Duties included conducting environmental
analysis, preparing environmental documentations, securing approvals for
project changes, and overseeing field inspections to ensure adherence to
environmental commitments and regulations. Estimated Project Cost:
$12.45 billion.
Honolulu Rail Transit Project, City and County of Honolulu, Final
Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement / Section 4(f) Evaluation
and Amended Record of Decision. Contributed to the preparation of the
SEIS/ Section 4(f) to address the Judgment and Partial Injunction of the
United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i in
HonoluluTraffic.com, et al., vs. Federal Transit Administration, et al., Civ.
No. 11-00307 AWT. Estimated Project Cost: $12.45 billion.
City of Ontario Redevelopment Agency Environmental Impact Report for
Amendment No. 7 to the Cimarron Redevelopment Project. Supervised
the physical collection and analysis of property data and assisted in the
preparation of an EIR for an Amendment to the Cimarron Redevelopment
Project Area Plan in the City of Ontario. The proposed amendment added
more than 1,300 parcels to the redevelopment project area, with the goal
of encouraging a more efficient utilization of the land within these areas.
Various Southern California Cities: Banning, Huntington Park, Rancho
Palos Verdes, and Westminster. As a contract planner, provided Planning
Department relief by preparing staff reports, conducting field housing
condition surveys, explaining ordinance provisions to residents and
working the public counters. Additionally, managed permit applications,
generated maintenance letters for non-compliance, and coordinated
mediation meetings.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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EDUCATION
B.A. Psychology,
University of Hawaii,
2003
M.S. School of Travel
Industry Management
Program, University of
Hawai‘i, 2011
Laurien Nuss
Project Planner
Laurien has 15 years of professional experience providing consulting and
project management services for private, non-profit, philanthropic, and public
sector organizations seeking innovative endeavors to transforming systemic
inequity, strengthening community-led capacity & climate resiliency from the
“inside out & roots up”. Since returning to her island home, the past 16 years
have been dedicated to re-cultivating root relationships and weaving together
her corporate, nonprofit, and government professional experience to be of
service reshaping and redefining community wellbeing from a place-based,
culturally-grounded perspective, centering socio ecological wellbeing.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hawaiʻi People’s Fund Giving Project. 2020-2024. Co-developed and
facilitated the experiential, 6-month collaborative program made up of a
cross-class, multiracial cohort to develop a shared understanding of
inequity and social justice in Hawaiʻi and collectively fund-shift resources
to grassroots organizations through community-sourced grants, advocacy,
and relationship building.
Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) NEXUS Framework
Project. 2021-2022. Supported training facilitation and co-development of
the NEXUS, a step-by-step guidance for local government practitioners to
fundamentally transform the traditional approach to climate planning and
practice through centering equity and shifting power to marginalized
communities as part of the process.
Hawaiʻi Community Foundation Equity Assessment & Professional
Development. 2021-2022. Supported training facilitation and co-
development of the NEXUS, a step-by-step guidance for local government
practitioners to fundamentally transform the traditional approach to climate
planning and practice through centering equity and shifting power to
marginalized communities as part of the process.
Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability, and Resilience. Climate
Resilience and Equity Program Manager. 2019-2021. Facilitated access,
agency, and advocacy with communities to increase participation and
representation in programs, projects and policies throughout The
Resilience Office’s initiatives and the City and County of Honolulu.
Sustainable Agriculture Education Association (SAEA) Conference +
Youth Food Sovereignty Congress: Hoʻōla ʻĀina O Māʻilikūkahi. Planning
& Productions Director. 2018. Focused on indigenous knowledge,
decolonization, socio-ecological resilience in agroecology and sustainable
food systems education.
Hawai‘i Contemporarys (previously the Honolulu Biennial Foundation).
Director of Public Programming. 2017 & 2019. Provided educational and
community engagement, public programming, capsule exhibitions, and
creative sector development initiatives for the 3 month long contemporary
art congress centering the Pacific.
The ARTS at Marks Garage. Program and Community Curator. 2016-
2018. Focused on place-making experiential design and community
programming for the only non-profit community art center & event space in
Honolulu.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
10
SSFM International
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.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
11
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EDUCATION
Masters Degree, Urban
& Regional Planning,
University of Hawai‘i at
Manoa, Honolulu,
Hawaii, 2015
Bachelor of Landscape
Architecture, Beijing
Forestry University,
Beijing, China, 2012
Lulu Chun
Graphic Designer
Lulu is a planner/graphic designer in our Strategic Services Group. She is
highly skilled at producing graphic illustrations by using Adobe suites, ArcGIS,
Sketchup or similar computer graphics to support work on transportation
planning, urban design, and traffic engineering projects. With her background
in urban planning and design, she understands how to transform ideas and
information into clear visual communication to aid in people’s understanding of
complex planning concepts.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Hawaii County Vision Zero Action Plan, Hawaii. Graphic Design. SSFM
worked in cooperation with the local advocacy group PATH to create
narrative and visual communication of data, including collision and fatality
heat maps, infographics, and graphic template for the Vision Zero Action
Plan. Lulu created the template for the plan and all the graphic
representations of the crash data.
County of Hawaii Complete Streets Program, Hawaii. Planner/Graphic
Designer. The County of Hawaii contracted SSFM to support development
of its complete streets program. This effort included the development of
complete streets policy and design guidelines in the form of a Street
Design Manual. Lulu created graphic illustrations and cross sections of
context sensitive design treatments as well as the graphic template for the
final report.
Nuuanu/Liliha Complete Streets Project, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Planner/Graphic Designer. This project identified complete street solutions
to make the study area (along Nuuanu Avenue and Liliha Street) safer,
inviting, and accommodating to all users. The project tasks included a
transportation assessment, community engagement program,
environmental review, and development of conceptual designs that will
later be taken into full design and construction.
Papa Avenue Complete Streets, Kahului, Island of Maui, Hawaii.
Planner/Graphic Designer. The 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 Corridor Study, Island of Hawaii. Planner. 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.
Multimodal Bike Plan (Downtown Chinatown Complete Streets), Honolulu,
Island of Oahu, Hawaii. Graphic Designer. SSFM developed a website,
branding, and communications program for the newly established
Complete Streets program as part of this project. This included the
development of templates for collateral and presentations, as well as
developing maps and graphics to depict complete streets improvements
proposed for major streets and intersections in Downtown and Chinatown.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
12
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EDUCATION
M.A. in Urban Planning
and Environmental
Policy and Planning,
Tufts University, 2013
B.S. in Finance and
International Business,
New York University,
2008
Janet Meinke-Lau
Project Planner
Janet has 9 years of professional experience in land use regulation in Oahu
and two years of master planning experience in the Philippines. She is
passionate about development being connected to community and improving
the built environment to expand housing, mobility, and recreational
opportunities. She has processed a variety of discretionary permits for the City
and County of Honolulu and the State of Hawaii and has utilized her planning
knowledge and experience to shape our communities be more equitable,
environmentally sustainable, and well-designed.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
HDOT Highways Resiliency Project, Maui and Hawaiʻi Islands, Hawaiʻi.
Senior Planner. The purpose of the project is to support the Hawaii
Department of Transportation (HDOT) in exploring feasible alternatives to
improve the resiliency of two routes identified as vulnerable to climate
change exposure on Hawaii Island and Maui.
East Kauai Community and Circulation Plan, Kauai, Hawaii. Senior
Planner. SSFM supported the County of Kauai with preparation of the
East Kauai 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.
Master Planning of Mt. Samat Shrine as a Flagship Tourism Enterprise
Zone. Project Manager. Wrote the technical proposal during bid stage and
made use of existing client relationship to win contract. Upon award of
project, negotiated contractual terms.
Master Planning of 366.70 Hectare National Bilibid Prisons Reservation
Area. Project Manager. Addressed changing stakeholder demands and
proposed various land use schemes. Managed presentations to then-
Philippines Vice President Jejomar Binay.
Master Planning of Rizal Park, Manila as a Flagship Tourism Enterprise
Zone. Project Manager, Market Researcher and Finance Specialist.
Conducted surveys and interviews with visitors and potential investors and
analyzed results. Proposed eco-friendly park designs and programs.
Determined financing structure and projected revenue streams, cash flow,
net present value, rates of return, etc.
Special District Design Guidelines for the Waikiki, Diamond Head, and
Chinatown Special Districts in Honolulu, Oahu. Author. Update, rewrite
and redesigned several of DPP’s design guidelines which supplement and
clarify the Land Use Ordinance Special District development standard
requirements.
Ward Neighborhood Master Plan (WNMP), Kakaako, Oahu. Project
Manager. Responsible for reviewing WNMP (Ward Village) development
proposals, zoning permits and building permits. Worked with
landowner/developer to provide public amenities (e.g., parks and
pedestrian-friendly streetscapes) and drafted the closing development
agreement at the end of master plan period.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
13
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EDUCATION
Master in Urban Studies,
Portland State University
Toulan School of Urban
Studies and Planning
Bachelor in Quantitative
Economics, University of
Hawai‘i at Hilo, School of
Business and Economics
West Hawai‘i Community
College, School of Liberal
Arts Liberal
Heather Bartlett
Project Planner
Ms. Bartlett has over 5 years of experience providing community planning
services in Hawaii and on the U.S. mainland. She is knowledgeable about
research and data-driven approaches to inform creative problem solving.
She excels in community engagement, connecting with stakeholders, and
building relationships that bridge workgroups. Through these involvements
she has developed skills in geographical information systems analysis, R,
database management, responsive web development, collaborative project
planning and implementation. She is a team motivator and effective
communicator and above all, she has a passion to do good for the
community she serves.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
County of Hawai‘i Zoning Code Update, Island of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i.
Planner. Participated in launching an initiative to perform a
comprehensive update of the existing County of Hawai‘i Zoning &
Subdivision Codes (Chapters 25 and 23) which had not been
comprehensively reviewed since 1996 and 1993, respectively. Heather
provided project outreach and logistical support for the initial round of
four large community open house meetings that took place concurrently
with two separate staff teams facilitating the events.
Waimea Regional Safety Study, Waimea, Island of Hawaii. Planner.
Community engagement process to discuss the draft environmental
assessment for the project that would improve safety and operations and
relieve congestions in the Waimea region. Tasks included planning,
preparing for, and attendance at a public meeting. Estimated
construction cost $3 million.
Hawai‘i County Community Planning Program, Hawaii Island, Hawaii.
Planner/Lead. Co-managed, then later managed, a Community Planning
engagement program for the Hawai‘i County Planning Department that
involved providing administrative and planning support to various County
Boards and Commissions, Action Committees. Provided advisory
support for a broad range of community-driven implementation projects
and actions across Hawai‘i County. Facilitated community meetings and
maintained ongoing relationships with community stakeholders for
various projects/interest areas. Drafted public relations pieces from email
blasts, public letters, talking points, and press releases. Assisted in the
conduct, design, and development of community planning projects
through the analysis and application of social, economic, and physical
data and reports. Estimated construction cost not applicable.
Hawai‘i County General Plan, Hawaii Island, Hawaii. Planner. Was part
of a team drafting the Hawai‘i County General Plan to evaluate and input
new policy language during a Comprehensive Review. Organized and
assisted in the facilitation of public open houses, charettes, meetings,
and surveys. Conducted planning research and was engaged in work to
draft and revise narratives and policy guidance. Estimated construction
cost not applicable.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
14
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EDUCATION
M.S. in Planning and
Development, East
Carolina University,
2024
B.S. in Urban Planning,
Universidad Simon
Bolivar, 2020
Laura Wisecup
Project Planner
Laura has 2 years of professional experience in in urban and transportation
planning working for local governments in the States of North Carolina and
Hawai‘i. She is passionate about sustainable, equitable, and safe urban
mobility exemplified through her professional work and academic research
such as “Alert Eyes Save Lives” professional report and “Cycling For All”
academic research. Ms. Wisecup has actively collaborated on various projects
aimed at enhancing active transportation infrastructure such as a pedestrian
and bicycle safety analysis, trail wayfinding, recreational waterways route
planning, and grant applications to enhance walking and biking in
communities. In addition, Ms. Wisecup leverages the use of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS) in her work to analyze urban patterns and identify
issues and areas of opportunity.
REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Alert Eyes Save Lives: Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Campaign.
Transportation Planner. Developed and implemented a comprehensive
safety campaign addressing the rise in pedestrian and bicycle accidents in
Jacksonville, NC. This project entailed a GIS-based crash data analysis to
identify high-risk segments and intersections based on crash density and
injury severity. A crash data GIS dashboard was also created to inform the
public of areas of concern for pedestrian and bicyclists.
Paved Trails and Sidewalk Feasibility Study Grant Program. Grant Writer.
Led a grant application for the Jacksonville Urban Area Metropolitan
Planning Organization to evaluate a 12.5-mile trail in Jacksonville, NC.
The purpose of this grant was to help communities elaborate a feasibility
study so bicycle and pedestrian projects can be prepared to receive
federal funding. Social, environmental, and planning data was collected to
showcase the importance of the project for the community.
Jacksonville Blueways Project. Transportation Planner and GIS Mapping.
The Jacksonville Blueways project goal was to promote recreational
mobility on the New River in Jacksonville NC. The project involved
mapping water trails, documenting access points and community facilities,
and creating an interactive story map to guide residents and visitors.
City and County of Honolulu. Planner II. 2024. Bicycle Planner responsible
for preparing and submitting grant application for the Active Transportation
Infrastructure Investment Program to fund the 2026 Oahu Bike Plan.
Developed a comprehensive application to renew the County’s
designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community.
City of Jacksonville, Jacksonville, NC. Transportation Planner. 2022-2023.
Identified pedestrian and bicycle safety issues. Researched and prepared
grant applications. Implemented strategies to promote the city’s multi-
modal transportation system; Communicated project updates, assisted in
the development and maintenance of planning documents including the
Jacksonville MPO Public Participation Plan, Holly Ridge Transportation
Plan, ADA Transition Plan and 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan;
Created thoughtful visualizations including maps, dashboards, and story
maps for various agencies.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
15
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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. Current community projects
and priorities were identified through beneficiary consultation with native
Hawaiian homesteaders in the community.
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.
4. EDUCATION, TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS OF KEY MEMBERS
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
RD.1) COMMUNITY PLANNING (Community and Economic Development, Community
Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
16
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EDUCATION
B.S., Aerospace
Engineering, University
of Southern California,
2002
REGISTRATION
Certified Project
Management
Professional (2007)
Civil Engineering,
Hawaii, #13480-C
(2009)
Civil Engineering,
Texas, #133771 (2019)
Certified Water Pollution
Plan Preparer (2018)
Robyn (Ito) McKinney, PE, PMP
Civil Engineer (Hilo)
Robyn is currently a Senior Project Engineer assigned to SSFM’s
Transportation 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
Onehee Avenue Roadway Improvements, Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. Project
Manager. SSFM provided planning, traffic engineering and civil
engineering services for road improvements on Onehee Avenue.
Improvements included complete street improvements such as addition of
a raised sidewalk, dedicated bike lane, reverse angle-in parking, concrete
bulb-outs, rapid flashing beacons, and reconstruction of the roadway.
Construction cost $7 million.
Puainako Street Widening, Honolulu, 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 included widening the existing two-
lane Puainako Street to a four-lane divided roadway with landscaped
median. The widened facility included new bike lanes and raised
sidewalks for pedestrian access. Other improvements included cross
culverts, on-site drainage collection system, new traffic signals, retaining
walls, utility relocation, signing and striping, and improvements to the
Waiakea Schools Parking areas and access points. Estimated
construction cost $60 million.
Aamakao Gulch Road Widening, Hawi, Hawaii. Design Engineer. SSFM
provided Planning and Environmental Documentation, and Preliminary
and Final Design to realign a portion of Akoni Pule Highway near
Aamakao Gulch. Estimated construction cost $5 million
Keahuolu Phase 0 Roadway and Promenade Design, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii. Design Engineer. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation
and Design services. Estimated construction cost $5 million.
Kamakaeha Avenue, Phase 1A, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Project Engineer.
SSFM provided Subdivision processing and Design services.
Queen Kaahumanu Highway Widening Phase 2, from Kealakehe Parkway
to Keahole Airport Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Civil Project Engineer.
Estimated construction cost $125 million.
Mamalahoa Highway Drainage Improvements, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Project Engineer. SSFM provided Environmental Documentation,
Preliminary Planning and Design, and Final Design services.
Keaau-Pahoa Road Improvements, Keaau, Hawaii. Project Engineer.
SSFM provided engineering services for road improvements for Keaau-
Pahoa Road, Highway 130. $30 million.
Emergency Road Repairs, Volcano, Hawaii. Project Engineer. SSFM
provided engineering services in response to the eruption of Kilauea
Volcano on May 3, 2018.
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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, PE, SE, LEED AP
Structural Engineer & 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
Statewide Bridge Inspection Program Services, Kauai and Oahu, Hawaii.
Bridge Inspection Team Leader. SSFM provided structural engineering
services for the inspection and appraisal of 50 bridges for the County of
Kauai and State of Hawaii. Services included routine and monitoring
inspection of various bridges and preparation of reports of findings with
recommendations for bridge maintenance and bridge repairs with cost
estimates.
Lāupahoehoe Gulch Emergency Bridge Repair, Lāupahoehoe, Hawai‘i.
Project Manager. SSFM provided planning and civil engineering services
for road, bridge and embankment repair due to damages from Hurricane
Lane. Estimated construction cost $2 million.
Bridge Inspection Inventory and Appraisal III FY 2011. City & County of
Honolulu. Structural Project Engineer. SSFM International, Inc. served as
the prime consultant responsible for the structural inspection and
appraisal of sixty-one (61) bridges, preparation of maps, photographs,
plans, sections, elevations, description of findings with recommendations
for maintenance and repair with cost estimates and update load ratings.
HELCO Kailua-Kona Seismic Retrofit project. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Inspector. This project consisted of the evaluation and design of structural
retrofits to an existing communication facility at the HELCO Kailua-Kona
base yard. Seismic evaluation of the facility was performed in accordance
to ASCE/SEI 31-03 Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings.. Estimated
construction cost $500,000.
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.
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. Estimated construction cost $275,000.
West Hawaii Civic Center. Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Structural Project
Engineer. This project WAS under a Design-Build contract with Maryl
Group. The project consisted of eight office buildings, a pavilion and one
parking garage. Project is LEED certified. Parking structure consisted of 2
stories and 258 stalls. Estimated construction cost $51 Million total, $4.1
million parking structure.
County of Hawaii
Department of Research & Development
STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS
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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
University of Hawaii at Hilo Agriculture Build Back Better
Critical Investment Assessment, Hawaii Island
SSFM led the collaborative effort between the University of Hawaii
(UH) and agricultural stakeholders to identify priority investments
recommended to strengthen UH's agricultural programs to increase
its support of Hawaii Island's economic diversification, recovery and
resilience to future economic disruptions. A Hawaii Island coalition
including UH entities and other stakeholders was convened to
shape a vision for agricultural progress and identify priority projects
to expand agricultural services across the island. A three-month
outreach process was conducted to identify industry needs and
gaps and determine a strategic direction for investments in the UH
system moving forward. The priority investments were documented
in a final report that was completed in 2024.
Cost: $50,000
Integrating Coastal Zone Management in Hawaiian Home
Lands, Statewide, Hawaii
SSFM led the project to analyze and develop strategies for
integrating coastal zone management (CZM) in Hawaiian Home
Lands (HHL). The project serves as a roadmap for CZM planning on
HHL, provides processes for a future DHHL CZM planner, clarifies
CZM law and County rules that individual lessees are subject to,
and communicates the implementation roadmap to key
stakeholders. The project supports DHHL in fulfilling the Hawaiian
Homes Act, protecting against climate change impacts, and
enhancing the resilience of HHL communities. SSFM assisted with
beneficiary engagement throughout the project in the form of
Hawaiian Homes Commission presentations, interviews to inform
the case studies, sharing of project results, and the development of
a DHHL project website.
Cost: $249,744
Route 310 and Route 19 Resiliency Feasibility Study State No.
State Route 310, Kihei, Maui and Route No. 19, Hilo, Hawaii
Island
SSFM led the development of the resiliency feasibility study for
State Route No. 19 (Kalanianaole Street, Kamehameha Highway,
Hilo Bayfront Road from mileposts 0.0 to 2.5), and State Route No.
310 (North Kihei Road from mileposts 0.0 to 3.6). The primary goals
for the study are to develop feasible climate adaptation alternatives
that support HDOT mandates and to assist in development of a
replicable and defensible decision-making framework for climate
adaptation of highway infrastructure using an adaptive planning and
design approach. This framework can be replicated statewide in
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other vulnerable locations and provide a sound basis for future
funding requests and grant applications.
Cost: $750,000
Traffic Improvements at Various Locations – Village
Park/Kupuna Loop Improvements, Waipahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided transportation planning and design, community
planning, environmental planning, civil and structural engineering
services for the design of Complete Streets improvements along
Kupuna Loop in Village Park. The project included the design of
successive single-lane roundabouts at key intersections for
accessing the local elementary school as well as providing access
to a dedicated off-street shared-use path. The project also included
traffic calming features such as bike lanes, raised crosswalks, speed
cushions, and sidewalk bulbouts to protect pedestrians.
Estimated Construction Cost: $9.9 million
Papa Avenue Complete Streets Project
Kahului, Maui, Hawai
SSFM provided transportation planning and design for roadway
improvements on Papa Avenue in two locations: fronting Lihikai
School and at the Papa Avenue/Laau Street intersection. The
project consisted of design of Complete Streets improvements to
include accommodation of pedestrians, bicycles, accessibility
improvements, street parking, traffic calming, lighting, and
landscaping utilizing context sensitive solutions; as well as
resurfacing, concrete bulb-outs (to mitigate speeding), striping,
signage and drainage solutions. SSFM also led the extensive
community outreach and engagement effort for the project through
the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, developing a virtual survey,
holding virtual meetings for key stakeholders on a regular basis, and
partnering with several government agencies and community
organizations on one of Maui’s first quick-build demonstration
projects at Papa Avenue and Maalo Street, the busy intersection
fronting the school.
Cost: $342,372 (fees)
Waianae Watershed Management Plan Update
Waianae, Hawaii
SSFM led the update of the Board of Water Supply Watershed
Management Plan for the district of Waianae. The scope included
evaluating progress and implementation of the original plan, working
with community members to identify current projects and priorities,
and developing a detailed water supply and demand model and
implementation plan to ensure a sustainable water supply for the
region to 2045.
Cost: $447,532 (fees)
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Department of Hawaiian Home Lands Waimanalo Regional Plan
2024, Waimanalo, Hawaii
SSFM led the planning process for the 2024 update of the
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands’ Regional Plan for Waimanalo
to document current conditions and changes since the last update.
Through a series of community meetings, SSFM worked with DHHL
Planning Office to engage Waimanalo beneficiaries and
homesteaders to re-affirm the community vision statement and
identify current community projects and future priorities. The
outreach process included three Beneficiary Consultation meetings
and a “Kou Mana‘o” polling process which allowed beneficiaries and
homesteaders to participate via postage mail, an online form, email,
or by phone..
Cost: $60,000 (fees)
North Shore Coastal Erosion Workshop
North Shore, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM partnered with Surfrider Foundation and Hawaii Sea Grant to
convene the state’s first working group around coastal resilience
issues on the North Shore of O‘ahu. The North Shore is particularly
vulnerable to severe coastal erosion that is worsening with sea level
rise and increasingly affecting public infrastructure and private
development. The working group met six times in 2021 and 2022,
and included nearly 30 community members, beachfront
landowners, elected officials, State and City agencies, planners,
engineers, and non-profits. A white paper summarizing the group’s
findings and recommendations identifies priority policy changes and
implementation actions needed to address coastal resilience and
promote coastal preservation.
Cost: $20,000 (fees)
East Oahu Organics Facility Environmental Assessment
Keaau, Hawaii
SSFM provided planning and traffic engineering services to develop
an Environmental Assessment for the County of Hawaii Department
of Environmental Management’s proposed action to build Hawaii
Island’s first municipal organic composting operation on a three-acre
site at the W.H. Shipman Business Park in Keaau. SSFM’s
environmental planners led the multidisciplinary team to develop
required studies and reports in support of the process, including
Traffic Impact Analysis Report (SSFM), Biological Resources
Survey Report, Cultural Impact Analysis, and Archaeological Review
and Field Investigation. The team held a public informational
meeting to share about the project and gather input.
Estimated Construction Cost: $10.5 million
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Sand Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (SIWWTP)
Bioconversion Facility Upgrades - Planning and Entitlement
Services, Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM provided environmental and land use planning services for
the City’s project to upgrade the SIWWTP, the State’s largest
treatment plant. SSFM planning services included development of
the draft and final Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 343
Environmental Assessment for the proposed action, completing the
Special Management Area (SMA) draft permit application including
research and data support for City & County of Honolulu
Department of Planning and Permitting and Honolulu City Council
hearings, processing of a height variance permit application and
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airway Obstruction Permit
including FAA Airway Obstruction Permit, Form 7460-1.
Estimated Construction Cost: $174 million
Inspection of Overhead Sign Structures on Interstate Routes H-
1, H-2, H-3 and H-201, Project No. HWY-DB-SE21-03, STP-
0300(194), Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM provided project management, structural engineering,
planning, and traffic engineering services for the inspection of 141
highway sign structures located throughout Oahu. SSFM also
developed traffic control plans, traffic management plans, inspection
reports, and preliminary cost estimates for repairs of structures with
low ratings, which allowed the State to program repairs for future
design and construction projects.
Cost: $2 million (fees)
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 (fees)
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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
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
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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.
Cost: $447,890 (fees)
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.
Cost: $384,964 (fees)
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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.
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.
Cost: $65,940 (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.
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)
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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: $587,907 (fees)
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)
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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.
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)
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)
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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)
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.
Cost: $59,500 (fees)
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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.
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
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)
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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)
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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PLANNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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)
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.
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.
Cost: $500,000 (fees)
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PLANNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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.
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
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.
Cost $100,000 (fees)
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Fiscal Year 2025-2026
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Engagement, Culture and Indigenous Data Science, Strategic Planning, Sustainability Systems)
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PLANNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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.
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
future growth and development of the County.
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.
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Cost: $79,438 (fees)
County of Maui Transportation Department Maui Short Range
Transit Plan Update, Maui County, Hawai‘i
SSFM provided planning services for the development of a five-year
Service Improvement Transportation Program for the County of
Maui. The work in this task was 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
Cost: $162,240 (fees)
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)
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PLANNING PROJECT EXPERIENCE
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
included the installation of new composite poles, installation of new
digital sirens, and removal of existing pole/siren where required.
Estimated Construction Cost: $16 million
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.
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.
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.
Cost: $250,000 (fees)
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Public Outreach Experience
SSFM has performed data analysis, developed performance measures, and conducted extensive public
outreach in other projects. Many of these projects involved multiple stakeholders. Some required
facilitation of discussions between groups with disparate needs to achieve consensus.
EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR AND PERTINENT WORK
Project Scope of Work Public Involvement Project Contact
And Year
Hawaii Statewide
Transportation
Plan
Wrote ten issue papers:
8 Federal Planning Factors
Climate Change
Aging
Energy
Land Use
Integration of
Transportation Planning
and Design
Security
System Preservation
Financial Scenarios
Environmental Coordination
Synthesized important
issues into public policy
Hawai‘i Statewide
Transportation Plan
(2011)—3 volumes,
over 1,200 pages
Adopted by Governor’s
Signature
Coordinated six HDOT and
County Planning
Committee/Advisory Group
Meetings
Coordinated six Sub-TAC
Advisory Committee
Meetings for state and
county transportation
planners
Presented twice to the
HDOT Commission on
Transportation
Presented to two different
HDOT Directors
Facilitated five county-wide
Public Information Meetings
on four islands
Utilized live feedback with
Audience Response
System
Videotaped meetings on all
islands for public Access
Television rebroadcast
Individual interviews with
key stakeholders
HSTP available at:
http://hidot.hawaii.gov/administr
ation/hawaii-statewide-
transportation-plan/
Mr. Dean
Nakagawa
Manager
State of Hawaii
Department of
Transportation
(HDOT)
Statewide
Transportation
Planning Office
(808) 831-7973
Dean.nakagawa
@hawaii.gov
2011
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EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR AND PERTINENT WORK
Project Scope of Work Public Involvement Project Contact
And Year
2013 Hawaii
Ocean Resources
Management Plan
Update
Synthesized more than
120 activities and 8
priority directives
Developed action plans
with benchmarks and
metrics
Assigned lead and
supporting agencies to
action plans
Final Document ORMP
(2013)
Signed by all public
agencies and Governor
Interviews with key state
and local resource
management agencies
Facilitated and provided
content for 21 member
monthly Working Group
Facilitated and provided
content to 12 member
quarterly Advisory Council
Facilitated and provided
content to biannual Policy
Group
Two rounds of public
listening sessions on six
islands for a total of 16
meetings
Provided updated content
for client website
Final ORMP available at:
http://files.hawaii.gov/dbedt/op/
czm/ormp/ormp_update_report
s/final_ormp_2013.pdf
Mr. Leo Asuncion
Coastal Zone
Management
Program
Manager
State of Hawaii
Department of
Business,
Economic
Development &
Tourism
State Office of
Planning
(808) 587-2875
Leo.Asuncion@d
bedt.hawaii.gov
2013
Kahekili Highway
Re-Evaluation of
EIS
Reviewed desirability
and need for completion
of Kahekili Highway
features
Reviewed adequacy of
existing environmental
documents
Three major community-
wide forums with facilitated
breakout groups to
determine current
community needs
Extensive mailout survey to
4,750 area households
17,840 residents invited to
community-wide forums
Forums were videotaped for
later broadcast on Olelo
Public Access TV
Dedicated Project website:
www.kahekilihighway.com
Mr. Ken
Tatsuguchi
Engineering
Program
Manager
State of Hawaii
Department of
Transportation
(HDOT)
Highways
Planning
(808) 587-1830
ken.tatsuguchi@
hawaii.gov
2013
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EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR AND PERTINENT WORK
Project Scope of Work Public Involvement Project Contact
And Year
Lihue Community
Plan Update
Prepared eight issue
papers:
Existing Conditions
Literature Review Including
Cultural Resources
Identification of Macro &
Planning Issues
Connectivity
Major Landowner Plans and
Proposals
Public Services and
Infrastructure
Housing
Demographics
Prepared Alternate
Growth Strategies
Updated Lihue
Community Plan (under
preparation)
Implementation
Methods (under
preparation)
Community Working Group
meets monthly to review
study products
Two all day Community
Forums: Kickoff (April 2013)
and Mid-Project (January
2014)
Interviews with community
groups and stakeholders
Dedicated project website
available at:
www.lihuecp.com
Michael Dahilig
Director
County of Kaua‘i
Department of
Planning
(808) 241-4061
mdahilig@kauai.
gov
Ongoing
(2013-2014)
Keaau-Pahoa
Road
Improvements
Project
Assessed options to
deal with current and
future congestion and
safety issues
Achieved consensus on
type of improvements
needed and desired
Completed an
Environmental
Assessment under HRS
Chapter 343 and NEPA
Design currently
underway
Facilitated 10 Advisory
Group Meetings of a
diverse group over a period
of three years
Held five community-wide
public informational
meetings
Facilitated special sessions
with homeowner
associations, landowners,
and community groups
Dedicated project website:
www.keaau-pahoa.com
Mr. Ken
Tatsuguchi
Engineering
Program
Manager
State of Hawaii
Department of
Transportation
(HDOT)
Highways
Planning
(808) 587-1830
ken.tatsuguchi@
hawaii.gov
2011
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EXAMPLES OF SIMILAR AND PERTINENT WORK
Project Scope of Work Public Involvement Project Contact
And Year
Interoperable
Mobile Broadband
Data System
Planning
Analyzed existing
broadband capabilities
for emergency services
Reviewed federal
directives for mobile
broadband and local
needs
Work supported a major
grant application
Summit meeting of
emergency services,
industry, State and City
agencies
In-depth interviews of all
stakeholders
Worked with project
steering committee and
held regular project update
meetings
Victoria Garcia
Statewide
Interoperability
Coordinator
State of Hawaii
Office of
Information
Management
Technology
(OIMT)
(808) 208-3606
victoria.garcia@h
awaii.gov
2013
Transportation
Asset Climate
Change Risk
Assessment
Devised and applied
methodology to assess
potential impacts to
major transportation
facilities on Oahu
One of five pilot projects
funded by FHWA to be
used for national best
practices
Report given to
OahuMPO to use in
developing adaptation
strategies
Technical, multi-disciplinary
charrette process used to
develop type and
magnitude of likely impacts.
Report available at:
http://www.oahumpo.org/resour
ces/publications-and-
reports/transportation-
vulnerability-due-to-climate-
change/
Mr. Brian Gibson
Executive
Director
Oahu
Metropolitan
Planning
Organization
(OahuMPO)
(808) 587-2015
Brian.Gibson@oa
humpo.org
2011
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Project
The Statewide Transportation Plan Update
State of Hawaii
Job STP 1-900-PLAN
Owner/Client
State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Honolulu, Hawaii
Mr. Dean Nakagawa / (808) 587-1845
Scope of Services
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the preparation of this policy level
effort which involved the formulation of a statewide, multi-modal
transportation plan. The HSTP signed by the Governor and Director of
Transportation, contains three volumes and an Executive Summary:
Volume 1 “Making Connections” includes eight goals and objectives; a
description of socio-economic, land use and regulatory issues that
affect transportation; a review of Data Systems; and a review of
Financial Systems for Airports, Harbors and Highways.
Volume 2 includes ten Emerging Issue Papers: Impact of Federal
Transportation Planning Regulations; Climate Change and Sea Level
Rise; Aging Population and Transportation; Fuel and Energy Scenarios
in Hawaii; Land Use Planning; Planning and Design; Transportation
Security; System Preservation and Asset Management; Financial
Scenarios; and Environmental Coordination.
Volume 3 includes Forecast Reports; and a summary of Public
Involvement Activity completed during plan preparation.
A coordination and outreach plan was prepared to ensure that the
completed HSTP was the result of extensive coordination at multiple
levels. First, financial officers and planners from the divisions within
HDOT were involved in all steps through the DOT Planning
Committee. Second, federal, state, and county agencies were
consulted and involved through Sub-STAC workshops which
discussed each of the emerging issues. Third, major stakeholders and
facility users and lessees participated in workshops and document
review. Finally, the public at large was involved through five island-
wide workshops on each island.
Start & End Dates
2010-2011
Cost of Services
$800,000
Description of Work Approach
First phase included extensive research on community
conditions and emerging issues; this involved senior
executive interviews with managers of programs. The issue
papers were presented for discussion with a technical
advisory group.
The five community meetings included open house stations
on important topics manned by the study team. A major
presentation was developed and presented during the
formal part of the program. Audience was encouraged to
participate through interactive audience response and
through facilitated discussions.
Description of Outreach Program
Technical Advisory Group of federal, state and
county agencies met to review major subjects and
materials.
A round of Statewide community meetings to
gather input and receive comments. This included
an interactive audience response system to gauge
public opinions.
A Dedicated project website allowed reader
ongoing interaction with the study team.
Project
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2013 Hawai‘i Ocean Resources Management Plan Update
Statewide, Hawaii
Owner/Client
State of Hawaii
Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism
State Office of Planning
Mr. Leo Asuncion / (808) 587-2875
Services
The purpose of the 2013 Hawaii Ocean Resources Management Plan
(ORMP) is to provide a framework and implementation strategy for state
agencies and others working with state agencies. The framework
recognizes ecological, cultural, historic, recreational, and aesthetic values
while balancing protection with economic development in marine and
coastal areas. The ORMP complements Hawaii’s vision for a healthy,
productive, and sustainable ocean ecosystem that fosters economic
growth while preserving and protecting Hawaii’s values and needs.
Updated in 5-year increments, the 2013 ORMP was developed with the
participation of county, state, and federal agencies responsible for ocean
and coastal resources. Statewide public involvement was achieved
through two rounds of Public Listening Sessions held on six islands to
determine how the ORMP can be more responsive to local communities
and stewardship organizations, and to develop new strategies and
solutions.
The ORMP is driven by three perspectives: (1) Connecting Land and
Sea; (2) Preserving our Ocean Heritage; and (3) Promoting Collaboration
and Stewardship. The plan was updated to incorporate the National
Ocean Policy and integrates with other state efforts such as the Hawaii
2050 Sustainability Plan and the A New Day in Hawaii Plan.
Most importantly, it identifies 11 management priorities with multiple
goals and corresponding metrics to track the progress of each
implementation measure.
Start & End Dates
Jan 2012-Jul 2013
Cost of Services
$265,120
Description of Work Approach
During the first phase of work, managers from user
state county and federal agencies were interviewed
as to how they were using the previous plan and
recommendations for improvement. This frames the
process that was used for the update.
The Draft and later Final Plan addressed metrics
and strategies for implementation. These were
groups into eleven management priorities. Lead
agencies were asked to commit to their role by
signing the plan.
The signature page was both a symbolic and a real
commitment to plan implementation.
Description of Outreach Program
Three advisory groups met throughout the process:
Policy, Technical and Public. They deliberated on
drafts of the plan over a nine month period.
Public input was sought through two rounds of
community meetings. This included Open House
display, presentation, and discussion groups.
A project website was maintained throughout the
project.
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Project
Kahekili Highway Improvements
Haiku Road to Kamehameha Highway
District of Koolaupoko, Island of Oahu
Owner/Client
Department of Transportation, Highways Division
Planning Branch, Advance Planning Section
Mr. Brian Tyau / (808) 587-6390
Services
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.
Description of Work Approach
An extensive public and stakeholder coordination effort is
required since any proposed projects may have significant
social and economic impacts due to the various uses of
Kahekili Highway by its users. Several communities and
businesses on the windward side of the island utilize this
corridor as a pass through highway while the local communities
abutting the corridor use the highway as a local road. The
purpose of this coordination effort will be for the comprehensive
consideration of the public and stakeholders interests and
priorities during this reevaluation process and in the outcome.
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 includes 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.
Description of Outreach Program
For this project, SSFM conducted two large community meetings at different stages of the project.
Because each meeting had over one hundred attendees, they were organized with Open House,
presentation, followed by facilitated break out groups. This allowed everyone to be heard who attended.
The break out groups reported back to the full group so that multiple perspectives could be heard.
Start & End Dates
Feb 2011-Feb 2014
Cost of Services
$990,000
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Project
Lihue Community Plan Update
Lihue, Kauai
Owner/Client
County of Kauai
Planning Department
Mr. Mike Dahilig / (808) 241-4050
Services
SSFM is updating the Lihue Community Plan to a forecast year
of 2035. Tasks include: special studies, policies, growth
projections and future scenarios with build out analyses, urban
design, and other land use issues. GIS mapping will be
conducted to reflect demographics economic, housing,
agriculture, recreation, social, environmental, culture, and
historic resources, infrastructure, and traffic circulation. This
information will be used to develop an updated Community
Plan and Implementation through zoning, CIP and other
means.
The Plan is being developed using smart growth concepts,
sustainability principles. The plan will help public and private
investment in formulating concentrated development that
encourages walkable spaces, in conformity with the regional
goals of the County General Plan and Lihue Civic Center
Master Plan and Lihue –Hanamaulu Urban Design Plan.
The completion date of the contract is December 2014.
Description of Work Approach
SSFM facilitates a Community Working Group which meets
monthly to deliberate important issues. SSFM also designed
and implements a robust public participation and education
program. Included are a project website, several community
wide meetings, and media stories designed to encourage
enthusiasm and participation in the revitalization of the greater
Lihue area.
Description of Outreach Program
This project has a Community Working Group that has met
monthly since the project started, sorting through forecasts,
alternatives and options for future growth in the Lihue District.
There have been two community wide public meetings at
beginning and mid point stages of this project. Attendees are
able to draw their thoughts and respond to alternatives and options under discussion.
All materials are posted on a project website and comments can be posted there as well.
Start & End Dates
2013-2014
Cost of Services
$700,000
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Project
Keaau-Pahoa Road Improvements
Project No. STP-130(27)
Keaau, Island of Hawaii, Hawaii
Owner/Client
State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways
Division
Honolulu, Hawaii
Mr. Ken Tatsuguchi / 808-587-2183
Services
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. 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.
Start & End Dates
2007-2010
Cost of Services
$1,000,000
Description of Work Approach
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. The project was completed in
2011.
Description of Outreach Program
This was one of HDOT first context sensitive
projects and it involved a skeptical community.
Several public meetings were held at key stages to
go over issues raised by them and how they were
being addressed.
Most important, a Community Advisory Group
made up on community representatives was
formed. They met in facilitated meetings for nearly
three years. During that time, trust was built
between the community members and the study
team. This resulted in opening up ability to talk
through difficult issues with conflicting perspectives
and to find means for resolving, compromising and
coming up with a better plan as a result.
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Project
Department of Defense, Interoperable Mobile Broadband Data System Planning
DAGS Job No. 26-14-7498
Statewide, Hawaii
Owner/Client
State of Hawaii
Department of Accounting and General Services
Mr. Brian Isa / (808) 586-0484
Ms. Victoria Garcia / (808) 208-3606
Services
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.
This Strategic Plan was called the Concept of
Operations (ConOps) for an interoperable mobile
broadband data system for the State of Hawai‘i.
The Federal Middle Class Tax Relief and Job
Creations Act of 2012 direct the National
Telecommunications Information Agency to establish a
First Responder Agency to establish a First Responder
Network Authority, known as First Net. This is new
requirement that must be reflected in the review and
analysis for a statewide strategy.
The ConOps is a resource document that provides a
sound basis for the development of a Statewide
Interoperable Mobile Broadband Network and its
connection to the national FirstNet system.
This project was completed in July 2013.
Description of Outreach Program
Outreach was made on an individual basis to all first
responder public agencies in the State of Hawaii and
its counties.
In addition, there were three group workshops during the nine month duration of the project.
Start & End Dates
2012-2013
Cost of Services
$250,000
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Project
OahuMPO Transportation Asset Climate Change Risk Assessment
Various Locations, Oahu, Hawaii
Owner/Client
Oahu Metropolitan Planning Organization
Ocean View Center
707 Richards Street, Suite 200
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
Mr. Brian Gibson (808) 587-2015
Services
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this planning study
that involved performing a risk assessment of climate
change. Oahu is one of five metropolitan planning
areas selected nationally as part of an FHWA
Demonstration Project.
GIS maps were produced to show sea level rise effects
on the selected transportation assets in present day,
2050, and 2100. The final study report and the other
four demonstration area results will be used to inform
FHWA how to improve its risk assessment model and
how it can be deployed more broadly. The project was
completed in November 2011.
Description of Work Approach
The work involves assessing the likelihood and
magnitude of three climate change characteristics
(stressors) on a prioritized inventory of the
transportation assets, which were selected by
OahuMPO and a group of transportation professionals
during a two-day workshop.
The climate change variables included: Storm surge,
sea level rise, and heavy rainfall. The five
transportation assets were: Honolulu Harbor, Honolulu
International Airport, Farrington Highway, Kalaeloa
/Barbers Point and Campbell Industrial Park, and three
bridges leading into Waikiki.
Description of Outreach Program
The outreach on this project was with technicial and
scientific experts in the subject of climate change, sea
level rise and severe weather.
Start & End Dates
2011
Cost of Services
$100,000
Mapunapuna Flooding
Sea level rise effect on three Waikiki Bridges
County of Hawaii
Department of Research & Development
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Client Information
Name & Title Agency/Company Address Telephone No. &
Email Address
Mr. Ken Tatsuguchi
Head Planning Engineer
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. Natasha Soriano
Transportation Planner
County of Hawaii, Planning
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103
Hilo, HI 96720
(808) 961-8712
Natasha.Soriano@hawaiicounty.gov
Mr. Andrew Choy
Planning Office Manager
State of Hawaii, Department of
Hawaiian Home Lands
91-5420 Kapolei Parkway
Kapolei, HI 96707
(808) 620-9279
Andrew.H.Choy@hawaii.gov
Mr. Joseph Earing
Section Head, Planning Branch
State of Hawaii
Department of Accounting and
General Services
Division of Public Works
Planning Branch
1151 Punchbowl Street, Room
430
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
(808) 586-0486
joseph.m.earing@hawaii.gov
Mr. David Yamashita
Planner
County of Maui
Department of Planning
2200 Main Street, Suite 315
Wailuku, Hawaii 96793
(808) 270-7735
David.Yamashita@co.maui.hi.us
We approach each project candidly and never promise more than we can deliver; we listen to
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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.
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.
Representative services that SSFM provides are:
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Document and Data Asset Management
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• 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii’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 Hawaii. 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 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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Climate Adaptation Design Principles for Urban Honolulu
Honolulu, Hawaii
October 2021, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter. Best Practice Award.
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 Hawaii 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 andthey 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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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 Nuuanu 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 Nuuanu 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.
Waimānalo Community Values and Priorities
Waimānalo, Hawaii
October 2018, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter as its 2018 Community-Based Planning Project.
The scope and objectives of the project were defined in
collaboration with a community leaders’ working group that included
respected community members representing diverse segments of
Waimānalo. The following project goals were identified: to preserve
and restore the resources within Waimanalo’s ahupuaa; help
maintain the community’s character over time; express the
community’s kuleana to Waimānalo and each other; mobilize local
and outside resources to get projects done and address community
priorities; provide guidance for Neighborhood Board and community
organization decision-making; communicate local priorities to city
and state decision-makers; and, communicate to newcomers and
visitors an understanding of the fundamental values of Waimānalo.
The resulting Keeping Waimānalo, Waimānalo: Community Values
& Priorities for the Future – Exploratory Document was released in
December 2017.
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Update of the Kauai County General Plan
Island of Kauai, Hawaii
October 2018, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii Chapter as its 2018 Outstanding Planning Project.
2019, recognized by the American Planning Association (national)
with the Daniel K. Burnham Award for a Comprehensive Plan.
In February of 2018, the update of the Kauai County General Plan
was adopted by the Kauai County Council, following a three year
planning effort. It was signed into law by Mayor Bernard Carvalho
the following month. The plan, entitled Kauai Kākou, was prepared
by the Kauai 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.
Downtown Hilo Multimodal Master Plan
Hilo, Hawaii
October 2018, recognized by the American Planning Association,
Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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.
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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.
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.
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.
SSFM provided professional planning services for the
implementation of the goals and requirements of the City & County
of Honolulu’s Complete Streets Ordinance.
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
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2015 Engineering Firm of the Year
Honolulu, Hawaii
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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)
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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Facilities Project Management And Tracking Database System
(FACTRAK)
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant (overall project manager and
designer) that assembled and led a team of sub-consultants who
helped program and develop this project reporting system. In 2005,
SSFM received an Honor Award from the American Council of
Engineering Companies, Hawaii for this innovative information
system that allowed the State Department of Education to manage,
organize, and track information for their Repair and Maintenance
Program (R&M) and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for the
256 public schools within the State of Hawaii.
C-17 Support Utilities & Parking Lot, Phase 1 & Phase 2
Hickam Air Force Base
Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this project for the US Army
Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District. SSFM received an Excellent
Performance Evaluation on 22 June 2004 and the 2005 Award of
Excellence on 19 April 2005 from the US Army Corps of Engineers,
Honolulu District.
Sewer Outfall Extension at Fort Kamehameha
Pearl Harbor, Oahu, Hawaii.
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the planning and
design of this award winning $20 million project for the Department
of the Navy, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering
Command, Pearl Harbor. The project involved planning and design
of a 42-inch diameter sewer outfall approximately 2.4 miles long
that transverses over a coral reef and descends into the eastern
edge of the Pearl Harbor Entrance Channel. Awards received have
included the following:
(1) NAVFAC 2005 Design Award: “Merit Award for Engineering in
recognition of an especially high level of excellence in design.”
Presented by the Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities
Engineering Command, Washington Navy Yard DC.
(2) American Public Works Association (APWA) National 2005
Public Works Project of the Year (Environmental Project Over
$10 million Category).
(3) APWA Hawaii Chapter 2004 Public Works Project of the Year
(Environment Project Category).
(4) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Hawaii Chapter
2004 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement award.
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Benchmarking U.S. Insular Areas in the Pacific for the
Department of Interior
10 Pacific Island Governments
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for planning and
execution of a baseline benchmarking infrastructure and public
facilities on Pacific Islands where funding has been provided by the
U.S. Government. 2004 National Finalist for Engineering
Excellence Awards competition with the American Council of
Engineering Companies and 2003 Excellence Award from the
American Council of Engineering Companies – Hawaii.
Information Technology and Training Facility for the Oceanic
Institute
Makapuu, Oahu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant responsible for the planning and
design of this project. Recipient of the Institutional & Judges Grand
Award (2003) from the Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.
(Hawaii Chapter).
Renovation of Kalihi Valley Homes, Phase 1
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering
Subconsultant to Group 70 International, Inc. for this project.
Recipient of the Renovation (Public/Non-Profit/Government) of the
Year Award (2002) (Kukulu Hale Awards) from the National
Association of Industrial and Office Properties.
Manana Property Development
Kuala Street and Phase IV Roads Project
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Construction Manager for this federal aid road
improvement project. Recipient of the 2002 Project of the Year for
Transportation More Than $10 Million from the American Public
Works Association, Hawaii Chapter.
Manana Property Development, Manana Bus Maintenance
Facility Project
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for the Planning for the Manana
Bus Maintenance Facility; and, the Structural Engineer for the
Manana Bus Maintenance Facility. Recipient of the 2002 Project of
the Year for Structures More Than $10 Million from the American
Public Works Association, Hawaii Chapter.
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Queen’s Medical Center Emergency Department Relocation
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineering and Civil Engineering
Subconsultant to Architects Hawaii Ltd. for this project. Recipient of
the 2001 Renovation of the Year Award for the (Kukulu Hale
Awards) from the National Association of Industrial and Office
Properties.
PCE for Military Construction Project P-594, Modernize
Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Building 1723
Naval Station, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineering Subconsultant to Yamasato
Fujiwara Higa & Associates, Inc. for this Department of the Navy,
Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering Command project that
incorporated new structural engineering criteria for progressive
collapse and blast design requirements (Anti-Terrorism/Force
Protection Program). In 24 October 2000, SSFM received an
excellent performance rating for structural engineering services
from NAVFAC Pacific.
Interstate Route H-3 Project
Oahu, Hawaii
2000 Globe Award Competition for Environmental Excellence
Award Winner presented to SSFM by the American Road &
Transportation Builders Association-Transportation Development
Foundation.
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Trellis Towers Condominium
Lorong 1 Toa Payoh
Singapore
National Finalist in the 2000 Engineering Excellence Awards
Competition from the American Consulting Engineers Council and
Engineering Excellence Honor Award from the Consulting
Engineers Council of Hawaii. This project also received the Best
Buildable Design Award 2001 (highest ranking) from the Building
and Construction Authority (Singapore) in their Construction Quality
Assessment System, 2001.
Sheraton Maui Hotel (Remodeled/Addition Building Award
Category)
Kaanapali, Maui, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineer and Special Inspector for this
$90 million hotel project under contract to Wimberly Allison Tong &
Goo. Recipient of Hawaiian Cement's 1998 Concrete Achievement
Award for Engineering Excellence Using Concrete and Concrete
Products.
Po'o Po'o Bridge Replacement Project
Federal Aid Project #BR-0900(40)
Island of Maui
September 1998 Letter of commendation from the County of Maui,
Department of Public works and Waste Management Engineering
Division, for an "outstanding job" as construction manager for this
federal aid bridge replacement project.
Addition to Parking Structure, Kapiolani Medical Center at Pali
Momi
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineer Consultant to Architects Hawaii
Ltd. for this parking structure addition. Recipient of the 1998
Engineering Excellence Award from the Consulting Engineers
Council of Hawaii.
FY97 BRAC Project P-268T Aircraft Apron and FY96 BRAC
Project P-269T Modify Aircraft Wash and Rinse Facilities
Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
In November 1997, SSFM was presented with a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Department of the Navy, Pacific Division,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command in recognition of outstanding
project management and responsiveness in the preparation of the
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accelerated design schedule, flexibility and design/engineering
services reflecting the highest level of professionalism.
FY94 MCON Project P-393P, EOD Operations Facility
Naval Station, Guam
In November 1997, SSFM was presented with a Certificate of
Appreciation from the Department of the Navy, Pacific Division,
Naval Facilities Engineering Command in recognition of outstanding
design package for complex project provided within budget, ahead
of schedule and exceeding customer expectations.
Corrosion Investigations, Mitigation and Repair Work at the
Aloha Stadium
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Prime Consultant for this corrosion mitigation and
repair project for the Aloha Stadium. Recipient of the 1996
Engineering Excellence Award from the Consulting Engineers
Council.
U.S. Army Reserve Center Project, Fort Shafter (New Public
Building Award Category)
Honolulu, Hawaii
SSFM was the Structural Engineer for this new Army Reserve
Center project under contract to Luersen Lowery Tsushima &
Associates. SSFM received Hawaiian Cement's 1994 Concrete
Achievement Award for excellence in concrete design and
construction for this project.
Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station Wastewater Treatment Plant
Renovation
Kaneohe, Hawaii
In February 1992, a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department
of the Navy, Pacific Division, Naval Facilities Engineering
Command awarded to SSFM's wholly owned subsidiary, Smith
Young & Associates, Inc., for "outstanding plans, specifications,
cooperation and response provided during Design and
Construction" to meet a critical schedule for the wastewater
treatment plant project.
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