The purpose of this RFP 25-05-PI is to solicit proposals from Hawaii-based licensed contractors registered to do business in the State, that have experience with the locating, hauling, and proper disposing of green waste on Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai Counties. Refer to the Objectives and Measurable Outcomes section of the RFP for the specific requests for each county. Priority will be given to eligible contractors that have experience with locating, hauling and proper disposing of green waste. Landscape experience in the county will be considered in the evaluation of the proposals. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $800,000 in general funds for these Biosecurity Projects. There will be four awards -- $400,000 for O’ahu, $200,000 for Hawai’i County, $100,000 for Maui County and $100,000 for Kaua’i County. Proposals are encouraged from eligible Hawaii-based licensed contractors registered to do business in the State, with experience to perform the locating, hauling and proper disposing of green waste. Offerors may submit a separate proposal for each county where they have a presence and perform work in the county.

The Biosecurity Act 231, SLH 2024, appropriated funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, that included funds to control and mitigate the spread of the CRB statewide. RFP 25-01-PI requests proposals from licensed contractors in specialty contractor category C-27(b) registered to do business in the State, that have experience with the trimming, removal, hauling, and proper disposing of coconut trees on O’ahu, Hawai’i, Maui and Kaua’i Counties. For the counties of Oahu and Hawaii, the purpose of this RFP 25-01-PI is to obtain the services of a vendor to trim, remove, haul, and dispose of coconut tree branches and leaves on coconut trees identified by HDOA on public lands. For the counties of Maui and Kauai, the purpose of this RFP 25-01-PI is primarily to conduct outreach to the landscape industry and other communities informing, educating, and instructing people and groups on how to identify CRB damage and infestations, and the appropriate actions to prevent and remove CRB breeding sites, with a secondary ability to trim, remove, haul, and dispose of coconut tree branches and leaves on coconut trees identified by HDOA on public lands. Refer to the Objectives and Measurable Outcomes section for the form for submitting a proposal for each county. Priority will be given to eligible contractors that have experience with tree trimming, tree removal, hauling and proper disposal of coconut trees on public lands. Landscape experience in the county will be considered in the evaluation of the proposals. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $1,100,000 in general funds for these Biosecurity Projects. There will be four awards -- $600,000 for O’ahu, $300,000 for Hawai’i County, $100,000 for Maui County and $100,000 for Kaua’i County. Proposals are encouraged from eligible Hawaii-registered licensed contractors (specialty licensed contractor category C-27(b)) certified to perform tree trimming and/or tree removal, hauling and disposal of coconut trees on public lands. If not from a person or entity with employees with a C-27(b) specialty license, the proposal should describe how the work will be done in conformance with local, state, and federal law (e.g., an identified subcontractor with a C-27(b) specialty license). Offerors may submit a separate proposal for each county where they have a presence and perform work in the county.

Celebrate Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi 2025 at Windward Mall. Vendor applications for Ola Ka ʻĪ 2025 are now available! Last year we had 40 booths and over 3,000 attendees. Get a booth for your business or community organization now before spaces run out.

Whole Foods Market opened the application process for its 2024 Local and Emerging Accelerator Program (LEAP) today, seeking 10 innovative food brands not yet sold in Whole Foods Market stores to join the program’s Early Growth cohort. Launched in 2022, LEAP advances Whole Foods Market’s core value of creating win-win partnerships and its longstanding support of local and emerging suppliers by creating mentorship opportunities for cohort participants with Whole Foods Market experts accompanied by months of tailored educational programming. Selected participants for the Early Growth cohort will undergo a 12-week educational curriculum, and, once complete, will be considered for placement on the grocer’s shelves in their home city or area.

The MIHA branding program was established to protect the integrity and value of authentic Hawaii-branded products and to identify those products made in Hawaii from products made elsewhere yet called made in Hawaii.

List your business for FREE on kuhikuhi.com and be a part of the movement to keep dollars in the hands of kamaaina and Oiwi-owned businesses! From attractions to attorneys, plumbers to practitioners, and retailers to repair shops, Kuhikuhi is truly a one-stop shop! List your business in three easy steps: 1. Visit Kuhikuhi.com 2. Click on " Add listing" in the top right corner. 3. Create an Account. 4. Fill out the information for your listing (including photos, etc.) It is that simple! Once your listing is approved you will be included on kuhikuhi.com

The Hawaii Department of Agriculture invites agricultural producers to share product availability information with state-operated institutional partners, such as schools and hospitals, to prepare for procurement of local agricultural products. The interest form can be completed online.

Maui Hub is a nonprofit community-based organization that provides local fresh affordable produce to low income residents, food banks, and community kitchens. Producers deliver their products on Thursdays with an invoice of their goods and will be paid on the spot. To learn more about the program and eligible produce, click here.

Hilo Country Farm Bureau invites producers to participate in their new East Hawaii Farm-to-Car Program. Consumers will be able to shop for local produce, meats, eggs, cheeses, baked goods, and value added products online, and pick up their order at a drive-thru market at the Puna Hongwanji Mission in Kea’au. Interested food producers should fill out this short form.

The Chamber of Commerce Hawaii has launched Hawaiiverse to support local businesses through compiling coupons and giveaways offered by local businesses. It is a free platform for both businesses and users, and all businesses and nonprofits statewide can participate. To sign up, click here. To view the site, click here.

Foodland hopes to support local farmers by purchasing the supply of food produced until the demand resumes and/or by facilitating food distribution. The goal is to minimize the need to import food. Complete the following form to inquire about sales opportunities.

The USDA and AMS purchases a variety of domestically produced and processed commodity food products from approved USDA vendors. To learn more, click here. For instructions on how to become an approved vendor, click here.

Good Clean Food Hawaii provides island wide production and distribution of Meal Prep services, which includes but is not limited to sourcing, prepping, cooking, packing, delivering/logistics, and cusomter servicing. They offer contactless door-to-door meal prep delivery. They own a full size, certified kitchen in Kailua and two refrigerated delivery vans.

The Biosecurity Act 231, SLH 2024, appropriated funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, that included funds to control and mitigate the spread of Two-lined Spittlebug. RFP 25-04-PI requests proposals from farmers, ranchers, and researchers that have experience with mitigating and controlling TLSB in Hawaiʻi County. Knowledge relating to effective control methods of TLSB is paramount to the success of this project. Research into TLSB control methods and integrated pest management may also be considered in this RFP. Proposals shall recommend a control project to treat and research TLSB to determine the most cost effective and efficient means to control TLSB populations. Priority will be given to farmers, ranchers, and researchers that have experience with treating and/or direct research on pest management of TLSB. HDOA will prioritize offers who are able to demonstrate the ability to treat large areas of infested land to reduce the overall impact of TLSB. Priority will also be given to researchers providing overall guidance to industry dealing with TLSB. Sharing treatment protocols, evaluations, data, and recommendations to a broader audience will provide a larger overall impact than small scale experiments. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $600,000 in general funds for these Biosecurity Projects. Proposals are encouraged from eligible Hawaiʻi farmers, ranchers, and researchers.

The Biosecurity Act 231, SLH 2024, appropriated funds for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, that included funds to control and mitigate the spread of the LFA statewide. RFP 25-03-PI requests proposals from licensed pest control operators to do business in the State, that have experience with mitigating and controlling LFA on residential properties in Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, Maui and Kauaʻi Counties. Knowledge relating to effective control methods of LFA is paramount to the success of this project. Refer to the Objectives and Measurable Outcomes section to provide specific information for the applicable county. Licensed Pest Control Operators shall recommend a means to best identify and treat outbreaks of LFA in residential properties and to eliminate populations of LFA. Priority will be given to eligible pest control operators that have experience with effectively treating for LFA. Work orders noting specific treatments may be provided to HDOA in each county to substantiate claims of effective treatment and may be considered in the evaluation of the proposals. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $1,100,000 in general funds for these Biosecurity Projects. There will be four awards -- $600,000 for Oʻahu, $200,000 for Hawaiʻi County, $150,000 for Maui County and $150,000 for Kauaʻi County.

Kauluakalana is now accepting vendor applications for the 6th annual Kuokoa Kukanonon celebration. This event is hels in commeration of La Kuokoa one of Hawaii first national holidays and is a FREE community hoolaulea celebrating our EA through mele,hula, kui ai, and more. We invite vendors and educational boats to align with the focus to apply to join us in the celebration. It will be an opportunity to Kuokoa- To stand together as a community, embracing the Aloha for our people, land, and culture, while remembering the abundance at once defined Kailua's past and the abundance we hope to foster for Kailua's future. For any questions or additional information, please reach out at info@kauluakalana.org 

The market is now vendor operated. They are looking for food vendors and local vendors. For more information please stop by during the market hours and speak with Jennifer Garcia, or Jen Schulze. Located behind the Old Sugar Mill 67-106 Keolahanui Street, Waialua, HI 96791.

The Seal of Quality represents the cream of the crop of Hawaii agricultural producers. It was established to protect the integrity and value of the marketing cachet for Hawaii branded farm and value-added products. Products with this seal are genuine, Hawaii-grown, or Hawaii-made premium products, a guarantee that is enforced by the State of Hawaii.

Adaptations Food Hub on Hawai‘i Island is growing its network of farm suppliers. The food hub makes weekly pick ups from farms in Waimea on Tuesdays and Fridays and islandwide on Wednesdays. Contact the food hub for more information at 808-324-6600 or order.adapt@gmail.com.

Malama Kauai currently offers produce bags and bread for purchase as part of their CSA model, and if looking to add proteins and value added products soon. If you are a value-added product maker and are interested in participating, fill out the following form.

Waimea Farmers Market on Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm is accepting new vendors. Booths are free. The Waimea Farmers Market is the only market on island accepting SNAP/EBT and Da Bus Double Up Food Bucks. If interested, email Fanny at halepunakauai@gmail.com.

The HFB will be purchasing locally grown food to provide to communities in need. Neighbor island produce and proteins may participate if purchased from an Oahu based distributor. HFB needs information on products that are available immediately, so please fill out this form if interested!

HDOA maintains a list of Hawaii vendors and products. If any purchase inquiries come their way, HDOA directs interested buyers to this directory. Mana Up, a company that supports products rooted in Hawaii, uses HDOA’s site to source the ingredients that they need, so if you are looking for buyers for your agricultural products, make sure to register your products on the website. Click here to see ingredients that some companies said they wish they could source in Hawaii!

Malama Virtual Farmers Market provides free deliveries of local produce and products. Customers can shop 7 days a week, 24 hours a day and can purchase produce, baked goods, chocolate, meat and seafood.

This community-sourced document lists food needs and resources throughout the state in an effort to connect those looking for food with those who are looking to sell.

RFP 25-02-PI requests proposals from licensed contractors registered to do business in the State, that have experience with the removing, hauling, and properly disposing of RRP from public lands on O’ahu and Kaua’i Counties. Refer to the Objectives and Measurable Outcomes section for the specific requests. Applicants shall recommend a project to remove, haul, and properly dispose of RRP from public lands on O’ahu or Kaua’i county, as applicable, and to control and mitigate the spread of RRP in the applicable county. Priority will be given to eligible contractors that have experience with removing, hauling, and properly disposing of RRP on public lands. Experience with the control and mitigation of the spread of RRP in the applicable county will be considered in the evaluation of the proposals. To achieve this goal, the HDOA announces the availability of approximately $300,000 in general funds for these Biosecurity Projects. There will be two awards -- $150,000 for O’ahu and $150,000 for Kaua’i County. Proposals are encouraged from eligible Hawaii-registered licensed contractors registered to do business in the State and with experience with the removal, hauling, and properly disposing of RRP from public lands on O’ahu and Kaua’i Counties. Offerors may submit a separate proposal for each county where they have a presence and perform work.

Exchange Ave connects you with a global network of 250+ locations, allowing you to browse available goods, services, and skills. When you find something, you’re interested in, simply reach out to the owner to arrange a trade. Exchange Ave allows you to browse a wide range of goods, services, and skills offered by your neighbors.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) to provide Fresh Produce Sourcing from Disadvantaged Farmers, Producers, and Distribution for Underserved Communities in accordance with RFP D24-108 will be received through the State of Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO). Proposals received after the established time and date shall not be accepted. Proposals shall be completed in accordance with the solicitation instructions and addenda, if any. Inquiries regarding HIePRO may be directed to the Hawaii State Department of Education Procurement and Contracts Branch (PCB) at telephone 808-675-0130. Inquiries regarding the solicitation may be directed to the Procurement and Contracts Support Specialist listed in the solicitation. The Hawaii State Department of Education is utilizing the HIePRO to solicit proposals for this good and/or service electronically. Offerors interested in responding to this electronic solicitation must be registered on HIePRO. Registration is free. To register, visit the following link. Reference the Vendor Quick Reference Guide for additional information click here. Offerors are required to submit their proposal electronically through HIePRO. 

Farm Lovers farmers markets are known for their ability to create an atmosphere of community in the marketplace and to showcase high-quality, fresh, local fruits and vegetables, value-added local products and other budding artisan businesses providing a thriving food hub for residents as well as food editors, chefs and writers from around the state and abroad.

Want to become a registered vendor? Want to search Hawaii vendors? Want to search Hawaii Products?  The Hawaii Agriculture & Food Products Database (Hawaii) is all about showcasing Hawaii agriculture by connecting the world to the farmers/ranchers that grow food in Hawaii and to the manufacturer that adds value to Hawaii-grown food. Vendors can manage the Hawaii-grown and Hawaii- made products they offer and provide important contact information on their vendor page. The Hawaii Department of Agriculture designed the "HAWAII" database to link vendors and buyers.

The Hawai’i Seed Growers Network is looking for experienced seed growers to join their Network and provide quality locally produced seed for the Networkʻs Online Marketplace. They request that growers are able to produce a minimum of 1000 seeds of the varieties currently offered through the Marketplace or, when introducing new varieties, request production of a minimum of 3000 seeds. Contact: Jay Boost  jbost@hawaii.edu for a New Seed Grower Application or with questions.

The Farm to Food Program is sponsored by the City & County of Honolulu to help provide free meals to Oahu residents in need while supplying farmers and ranchers with new markets for their locally grown produce and proteins. If you are interested in selling your locally grown product to the Farm to Food program, fill out the form below.

The C&C of Honolulu’s Office of Economic Revitalization launched OneOahu.org to coordiante support for community, families, and businesses, as we navigate COVID-19.  

They offer  helpful, consistent email updates targeting the economic revitilization needs as well.

WUSATA, an organization that aims to increase US exports by connecting agribusinesses to the world, is offering free hour-long sessions for businesses to learn more about their Global Connect, FundMatch, and Export Education programs. This is a great opportunity for businesses looking to export their products internationally.

Hamakua Harvest is looking for interested farmers, ranchers, food producers, and other vendors for their weekly farmers market on Sundays in Honoka’a.

Da Box is a community supported agriculture program that purchases local produce to sell to customers island-wide. Da Box is not currently accepting new customer sign-ups but interested customers may call to be placed on a wait list.

Farm Link Hawaii is an online marketplace and distribution service to sell local produce, meat, and processed foods. They have one 16-ft refrigerated delivery van and cold storage remote hubs in Hale‘iwa, Ka‘a‘awa, Waimānalo, and Waianae.