REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

The State Department of Transportation invites all parties that wish to apply for Federal Traffic Safety Grants in Federal Fiscal Year 2007 to submit a proposal by June 15, 2006, 4:30 p.m. There will be approximately $1 million in Federal funds available for traffic safety projects.

The Department will reserve a certain amount of funds to be distributed as $2,000 mini-grants for Safe Community Coalitions.

Meetings to discuss the Federal and State priorities for proposals and how to apply for these funds are scheduled throughout the State. Safe Community Coalitions, County and State Agencies, and others are encouraged to attend this meeting.

The meetings will be held on:
May 2, 2006
Lihue Civic Center Moikeha Bldg.
Liquor Control Commission Conference Room
1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

May 3, 2006 May 4, 2006
Maui Community College HWYS Hawaii District -Hilo
Laulima Building, Room 225 Training Room
11 a.m. to 12 noon 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

May 8, 2006 May 9, 2006
Kona International Airport Aliiaimoku Hale (DOT Bldg.)
Training Room 5th Floor Conference Room
11 a.m. to 12 noon 11 a.m. to 12 noon

For more information about the traffic safety grant program, call the Department of Transportation at 808-587-5686. Copies of the RFP are available from the Highway Safety Staff at 869 Punchbowl Street, Room 405, Honolulu, HI 96813. To request special accommodations, please call Margie Kazama, Highway Safety Staff, at 808-587-5686.