MRB-56579 - USA (Hawaii) - RFI for Utilization Discovery and Market Development Services - Deadline August 31,2026

Vendor needs to provide utilization discovery and market development services.1. Project coordination and facilitation:– Organize regular meetings with participants.– Prepare agendas.– Facilitate discussions and questions.– Document meeting outcomes and share notes.– Track action items and follow up.2. Market barrier analysis:– Generalized inventory using existing knowledge but knowing data is likely to be general.– Harvesting, transportation, milling, kiln drying, and secondary manufacturing.– Product development, Marketing, Distribution, procurement, workforce investment opportunities.– Develop a demand–side component that is robust, knowledgeable and willing to support the local wood economy and forest management needs.3. Implementation support:– Develop a road map that identifies potential for buyers, coordinates existing demonstration projects, and raises visibility on this issue.4. Strategic roadmap:– Priority actions.– Investment recommendations.– Policy recommendations.– Funding opportunities.