Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Hawaii Broadband Digital Equity Office in the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT) is seeking proposals for the development of a statewide digital equity plan (DE Plan) to create the condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy throughout the state of Hawai‘i. The goal of the proposed digital equity plan is to provide a comprehensive, statewide plan that identifies the barriers to digital equity and an implementation strategy that addresses the barriers for covered populations to participate in the digital world. This includes, but not limited to the following covered populations: 1) Individuals who live in covered households; 2) Aging individuals; 3) Incarcerated individuals, other than individuals who are incarcerated in a Federal correctional facility; 4) Veterans; 5) Individuals with disabilities; 6) Individuals with a language barrier, including individuals who— a. Are English learners; and b. Have low levels of literacy; 7) Individuals who are members of a racial or ethnic minority group; and 8) Individuals who primarily reside in a rural area. 1) Identification of barriers to digital equity faced by Covered Populations in the State. 2) Measurable objectives for documenting and promoting, among each Covered Population located in that State a) The availability of, and affordability of access to, fixed and wireless broadband technology; b) The online accessibility and inclusivity of public resources and services; c) Digital literacy; d) Awareness of, and the use of, measures to secure the online privacy of, and cybersecurity with respect to, an individual; and e) The availability and affordability of consumer devices and technical support for those devices. 3) An assessment of how the measurable objectives identified in item 2 of this Section IV.C.1.b.i will impact and interact with the State’s a) Economic and workforce development goals, plans, and outcomes; b) Educational outcomes; c) Health outcomes; d) Civic and social engagement; and e) Delivery of other essential services. 4) In order to achieve the measurable objectives identified in item 2 of this Section IV.C.1.b.i, a description of how the State plans to collaborate with key stakeholders in the State, which may include a) Community anchor institutions; b) County and municipal governments; c) Local educational agencies; d) Where applicable, Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, or Native Hawaiian organizations; e) Nonprofit organizations;