Hafa Adai! The Bureau received notification of a solicitation regarding the BJA 2024 Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) Formula Solicitation. As authorized by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of
Public Comment Period: Department of the Air Force’s Negative Determination for the Proposed F-15 Beddown and Infrastructure Upgrades at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam (GCMP FC No. 2024-0009 Public
Public Comment Period: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service for its Proposed Rule for Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Changes to Bigeye Tuna
June 12, 2024 Proposal No.: RFP-BSP-2024-001 – Professional Services to Conduct the Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Feasibility Study Hard copies of the solicitation will be available on June 12, 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 29, 2024 Bureau of Statistics and Plans Petition for Above Step Pay for Planner II The Bureau of Statistics and Plans is providing notice of
Public Comment Period: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations for its Proposed Nationwide Consistency Determination for the Office of Marine and Aviation Operations Vessel Operations
Public Comment Period: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service for its Proposed Rule for Western and Central Pacific Fisheries for Highly Migratory Species; Changes to Purse Seine
FEB. 15, 2024 — The U.S. Census Bureau today released 2020 Island Areas Censuses Detailed Cross Tabulations for Guam. The release includes 95 demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics tables. These characteristics are
Public Comment Period: FC 2024-0001: National Park Service’s Consistency Determination for its proposed War in the Pacific National Historical Park Asan and Agat Units Management Plan. Public notices may be
The Guam Coastal Management Program has a public comment period for the following federal consistency case: FC 2023-0035: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Consistency Determination for its proposed Repairs at
NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management approved the request for approval of changes to the Guam Coastal Management Program pursuant to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Coastal Zone Management
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (Bureau) is issuing this public notice to the public for the Guam Southern Ring Buried Fiber Optic Cable and 5G project. The Bureau was
2019-2022 Byrne Strategy_Revised Oct2023 Guam FY 2023 JAG_Program Narrative_Rev FnDrft Oct2023 Byrne JAG Stakeholders Håfa Adai! Following the announcement of the FY 2023 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program
NOTICE OF PROGRAM CHANGES TO THE GUAM COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Guam Coastal Management Program, Bureau of Statistics and Plans DATE: October 24, 2023 NOTICE: The Guam Coastal Management Program has submitted
UPDATE: Draft – Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
Available for Public Comment
The FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial justice Assistance Grant Program solicitation was released on March 12, 2020. The application deadline was May 11, 2020, The draft narrative was made available to the state governing body (legislature), the public and criminal justice stakeholders on March 31, 2020 for public review.
To satisfy the 30-day review period, comments were due to the Bureau on May 04, 2020 to meet the submission deadline of May 11, 2020. The Bureau further extended the review period to May 15, 2020 as the application deadline was extended to May 29, 2020. Following the conclusion of the public review period, the Bureau received two comments on the FY 2020 Byrne JAG Program Narrative. The comments received requested consideration for video conferencing in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements. Video conferencing will be an alternative to travel and in-person interactions between inmates, defendants, and all parties related to trials and judgment. Because of distancing measures that have been put in place to help prevent and reduce the spread of the coronavirus, countries worldwide are now addressing the use of courtroom technology in supporting the criminal justice system.
With the need to reevaluate operations for the health and safety of all employees, patrons and especially those in confinement facilities, the Bureau will address the inclusion of video conferencing under the Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement Program as this is an approved priority program area under the FY 2019-2022 Multi-Year Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Plan.
To allow the opportunity to provide comments to satisfy the public review requirement, the Bureau, is once again, making available the Draft of Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative for public comment regarding the inclusion of Video Conferencing under the Planning, Evaluation and Technology Improvement Program on May 28, 2020. The deadline to submit comments on the draft program narrative is Monday, June 29, 2020 by 4 pm.
Comments can be mailed to the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, P.O. Box 2950, Hagatna, Guam 96932 or email to lolalg@bsp.guam.gov. Click here to download the Draft for Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative.
Request for Proposal
Procurement of Professional Services to Provide a Technical Needs Assessment and Information Technology Strategic Plan for the Government of Guam Executive Branch
Proposal No.: RFP-BSP-2020-003
To request a copy of the RFP, please email the following information to Ms. Lola Leon Guerrero at lolalg@bsp.guam.gov to register your company:
Upon registration, you will be sent an electronic copy of RFP-BSP-2020-003
Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
Available for Public Comment
The FY 2020 Edward Byrne Memorial justice Assistance Grant Program solicitation was released on March 12, 2020. The application deadline is May 11, 2020. To comply with the solicitation’s requirements for public review, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans made available to the islands State Governing Body the application, specifically to Speaker of the 35th Guam Legislature, the Vice Speaker of the 35th Guam Legislature, Chairperson on Public Safety, Border Safety, Military and Veteran Affairs, Mayors Council, Infrastructure and Public Transit, Chairperson on Health, Tourism, Historic Preservation, Land and Justice and Chairperson on Higher Education and the Advancement of Women, Youth and Senior Citizens, the public and criminal justice stakeholders on April 01, 2020 for review and comments. The deadline to submit comments on the program narrative is Monday, May 04, 2020.
To satisfy the public review requirement, the Bureau is making Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment on April 01, 2020. The deadline to submit comments on the program narrative is Monday, May 04, 2020 .
Comments can be mailed to Bureau of Statistics and Plans, P.O. Box 2950, Hagatna, Guam 96932 or email to lolalg@bsp.guam.gov. You may access the pdf copy of Guam’s FY 2020 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Adelup, Guam (December 20, 2019) – Release of the 2018 Guam Statistical Yearbook
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP) announces the release of the 2018 Guam Statistical Yearbook. The annual yearbook provides important historical and economic, social and physical data that policy makers and leaders, researchers, planners, developers, investors and individuals will find useful to analyze patterns or trends and make informed decisions for the benefit of present and future generations of Guam. The 2018 Guam Statistical Yearbook comprises of twenty-three chapters and over five-hundred tables. Please click below to access.
Request For Proposal
Procurement of Professional Services to Provide a Technical Needs Assessment and Information Technology Strategic Plan for the Government of Guam Executive Branch
Proposal No.: RFP-BSP-2020-001
To request a copy of the RFP, please email Terry Cuabo at terry.cuabo@bsp.guam.gov
July 31, 2019
Request For Proposal
Procurement of Professional Services for Creative Design, Production, Distribution, Media and Event Coordination for the 2020 Census of Guam
Proposal No.: RFP-BSP-2019-005
To request a copy of the RFP, please email April Manibusan at census2020rfp@bsp.guam.gov
May 29, 2019
Guam’s Draft FY 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
Available for Public Comment
The FY 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial justice Assistance Grant Program solicitation was released on April 24, 2019. The application deadline is June 25, 2019. To comply with the solicitations requirements for public review, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans made available to the islands State Governing Body the draft application, specifically to Speaker of the Speaker of the 35 th Guam Legislature, the Vice Speaker of the 35 th Guam Legislature, Chairperson on Public Safety, Border Safety, Military and Veteran Affairs, Mayors Council, Infrastructure and Public Transit, Chairperson on Health, Tourism, Historic Preservation, Land and Justice and Chairperson on Higher Education and the Advancement of Women, Youth and Senior Citizens, the public and criminal justice stakeholders on May 29, 2019 for review and comments on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Friday, June 28, 2019.
To satisfy the public review requirement, the Bureau is making Guam’s Draft FY 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Friday, June 28, 2019.
Comments can be mailed to: Bureau of Statistics and Plans, P.O. Box 2950, Hagatna, Guam 96932 or email to lolalg@bsp.guam.gov. Click here to download Guam’s Draft FY 2019 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative.
May 17, 2019
Request For Proposal
Procurement of Professional Land Scaping Services for the Removal of
Invasive Bamboo Stands within Priority Watersheds
Proposal No.: RFP BSP 2019-004
To request a copy of the RFP, please email Lola Leon Guerrero at lolalg@bsp.guam.gov
May 05, 2019
Guam’s FY 2019-2022 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans (Bureau) has completed the draft of Guam’s FY 2019-2022 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement. The plan outlines the types of programs to be funded by JAG award and provides a brief analysis of the need for the programs. The plan also identifies statewide priorities and planning, anticipated coordination efforts involving JAG and related justice funds.
To provide the opportunity to comment, the strategic plan is being made available for review to the governing body of the state, the public and criminal justice stakeholders. Should you have any comments or concerns with the FY 2019-2022 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement, please provide your written comments to the Bureau by no later than 5:00 pm on Monday, May 20, 2019. Should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Lola E. Leon Guerrero, Chief Planner, at 472-4201/2/3 or by email at lolalg@bsp.guam.gov.
Please click here to view the plan.
February 21, 2019
Request For Proposal
Public Access Stakeholder Engagement and Inventory
Proposal No.: RFP BSP 2019-002
To request a copy or inquire more information about RFP BSP 2019-002,
please email Julie Nededog at julie.nededog@bsp.guam.gov
January 14, 2019
Guardians of the Reef
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans, in partnership with the Guam Department of Education, are implementing the 14th year of the Guardians of the Reef Program in 2019. Guardians of the Reef is a service learning program that trains participating high school students to conduct presentations to third grade students in the classroom setting about coral reefs, their importance to our island, the threats they face, and actions they can take to help preserve these valuable resources.
The Guardians of the Reef training was held on Saturday, January 12, 2019 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm, at the Outrigger Guam Beach Resort. In attendance were 75 high school students from Simon A. Sanchez, John F. Kennedy, Okkodo, George Washington, Southern, and for their first year participating in the program, Tiyan High School. The Guardians of the Reef are expected to begin conducting presentations for third grade students as early as February. In 2018, the Guardians of the Reef conducted presentations to over 2,400 third grade students. The Guardians of the Reef look forward to reaching more third grade students this year with the one additional high school that has joined the program.
For more information regarding the program, please contact Tyrone J. Taitano at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans at (671) 472-4201/2/3 or (671) 988-4612.
View our gallery below of pictures from the 2019 Guardians of the Reef Training.
October 2, 2018
The Bureau of Statistics of Plans is pleased to announce the FY 2017 & 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program solicitation. JAG funded projects may address crime through the provision of services directly to individuals and or communities and by improving the effectiveness and efficiency of criminal justice systems, processes, and procedures. The FY 2013-2016 Strategy for Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Strategy, developed by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, in collaboration with Guam’s criminal justice entities and resource agencies, reflects the use of JAG funds to support criminal justice initiatives on island.
The priorities addressed in Guam’s FY 2013–2016 Drug Control, Violent Crime and Criminal Justice Systems Improvement Strategy are law enforcement, prosecution and court programs, corrections and community corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, and planning, evaluation and technology improvement. These priorities remain in effect until a new strategy is developed for 2019-2023.
The Bureau is initiating the request for proposals to allow the opportunity for interested applicants to submit project proposals consistent with the approved priority areas and the Bureau of Justice Assistance requirements. The proposed programs under each priority areas are as follows:
Law Enforcement Priority
Sexual Assault and Violent Crime Priority
Treatment and Rehabilitation Priority
Technology Improvement Priority
Applicants should anticipate that awards under the Byrne JAG are limited and should accordingly propose project activities and deliverables that can be accomplished without additional U.S. Department of Justice funding and within the specified project period. Project proposals submitted will be reviewed to determine applicability with the approved priority areas, proposed goals and objectives and the deliverables of performance measures and project activities. In addition, the Bureau will also take into consideration prior award performance in terms of goal achievement of individual funded projects, compliance with both fiscal and program reporting requirements, the timely expenditure of funds in accordance with approved budgets, compliance with the Office of Civil Rights requirements and other BJA grant award requirements.
Proposals may be submitted by any established non-profit organization, faith-based organization, law enforcement, victim services, and substance abuse public agencies that are consistent with the approved BJA programs identified in the 2016 Byrne JAG Program Strategy Update.
All proposals for review and funding consideration must be submitted to the Bureau of Statistics and Plans by 4:00 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018. Attached is the 2017 & 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program Request for Proposal Application Instructions Guide for your use in preparing your project proposal. Please ensure project proposals follow the required information as provided in the guide book. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office or Ms. Lola Leon Guerrero, Chief Planner, at 472-4201/2/3 or facsimile at 477-1812.
August 31, 2018
RFP BSP 2018-002 Public Access Stakeholder Engagement & Inventory
The Guam Coastal Management Program (GCMP), Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP), Government of Guam is seeking proposals for services to: 1) develop and conduct stakeholder engagements and surveys; and 2) to perform a detailed inventory of existing public access statutes for the purpose of developing a comprehensive Public Access Management Plan (PAMP). The PAMP will strengthen the protection and enhancement of current public access corridors and development of new corridors as opportunities arise.
All entities interested in submitting a proposal may pick up copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Scope of Work beginning Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Director’s Office, Bureau of Statistics and Plans, located at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, Adelup, 513 West Marine Corps Drive, Hagåtña, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Electronic copies of the RFP may be obtained by emailing Edwin Reyes, GCMP Administrator at edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov or Esther Taitague, GCMP Planner at esther.taitague@bsp.guam.gov. General Services Agency (GSA) recommends that prospective bidders or proposers register contact information with the BSP to ensure they receive any notices regarding any changes or updates to the IFB/RFP. GSA shall not be liable for failure to provide notice to any party who did not register contact information.
All proposals must be submitted to the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Director’s Office no later than 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
This activity is supported by funding through the U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for Guam and administered through the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam Coastal Management Program. This advertisement was paid for by federal funds through GCMP under grant number NA16NOS4190187.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, GCMP Administrator, at 4759672 or via email at edwin.reyes@bsp.guam.gov.
PDF: RFP BSP 2018-002 Public Access Stakeholder Engagement & Inventory
August 22, 2018
Guam’s Draft FY 2018 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment
The FY 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program solicitation was released on July 20, 2018. The application deadline is August 22, 2018. To comply with the solicitations requirements for public review, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans made available to the islands State Governing Body the draft application, specifically to the Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature, the Vice Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature and Chairperson on Culture and Justice, the Chairperson of the Committee on the Housing, Utilities, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and the Chairperson on the Committee on Innovation and Economic, Workforce and Youth Development for review and comments on August 22, 2018. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Friday, September 21, 2018.
To satisfy the public review requirement, the Bureau is making Guam’s Draft FY 2018 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Friday, September 21, 2018.
Comments can be mailed to: Bureau of Statistics and Plans, PO Box 2950 Hagatna, Guam 96932 or email lolalg@bsp.guam.gov.
Click here to download Guam’s Draft FY 2018 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
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April 9, 2018
Guam Year of the Reef Newsletter: 2018 April
In celebration of Guam Year of the Reef 2018, the Guam Coral Reef Initiative partners and stakeholders would like to share news, reef facts, happenings, and upcoming events with our coral reef community through this monthly newsletter. Each month we will highlight the monthly theme with facts about Guam’s coral reefs. We will also take a look back on the previous month’s events to share how Guam’s community members, local leaders, scientists, government agencies, businesses, and nonprofits are working together to protect and study Guam’s coral reefs. If you would like to contribute content or photos, please contact Mallory Morgan at the Bureau of Statistics and Plans via email at mallory.morgan@bsp.guam. gov. Don’t forget to check out our website at www.guamcoralreefs.com and like us on Facebook at @GuamYearoftheReef2018.
August 17, 2017
Guam’s Draft FY 2017 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment
The FY 2017 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program solicitation was released on July 25, 2017. The application deadline is August 25, 2017. To comply with the solicitations requirements for public review, the Bureau of Statistics and Plans made available to the islands State Governing Body the draft application, specifically to the Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature, the Vice Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature and Chairperson on Culture and Justice, the Chairperson of the Committee on the Housing, Utilities, Public Safety and Homeland Security, and the Chairperson on the Committee on Innovation and Economic, Workforce and Youth Development for review and comments on Thursday, August 17, 2017. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Monday, September 18, 2017.
To satisfy the public review requirement, the Bureau is making Guam’s Draft FY 2017 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative available for public comment. The deadline to submit comments on the application is Monday, September 18, 2017.
Comments can be mailed to: Bureau of Statistics and Plans, PO Box 2950 Hagatna, Guam 96932 or email lolalg@bsp.guam.gov.
Click here to download Guam’s Draft FY 2017 Byrne Justice Assistance Grant Program Narrative
July 12, 2017
Upcoming Eyes of the Reef Training Events
We have scheduled several upcoming training sessions for the Eyes of the Reef (EOR) program to train reef users (snorkelers, swimmers, divers, paddlers, fishers, etc.) to identify and report coral reef impacts, including coral bleaching. This is a crucial component of our early warning system, which alerts us to reef issues and allows us to respond as quickly as possible.
Attached below is the flier for our upcoming EOR training sessions for July and August- please share widely! We also welcome back previous attendees who would like to refresh their knowledge. Open to all ages.
June 21, 2017
National Coral Management Fellowship Position Announcements 2018-2020
The National Coral Reef Management Fellowship Program is a partnership between the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Coral Reef Conservation Program, the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Office of Insular Affairs, the U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee and Nova Southeastern University’s Halmos College of Natural Sciences and Oceanography. The program seeks to build the next generation of coral reef conservation leaders and supports two-year positions that strive to address current capacity gaps, as well as build long-term management capacity in the jurisdictions by placing highly qualified individuals whose education and work experience meet each jurisdiction’s specific coral reef management needs.
The seven jurisdictions where fellows will be placed include: the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Florida, Hawai’i, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa. The start date for the two-year positions is January 2018.
Each position has its own distinct work plan specific to jurisdiction management needs and provides training and professional development opportunities. Project work will focus on climate change, land-based sources of pollution and fishing impacts to coral reef ecosystems. Fellows may also work to address local needs such as the development of management plans for marine managed areas, engagement of stakeholders in resource management, and development of climate change adaptation plans.
The deadline for applications is July 11, 2017.
Please visit http://cnso.nova.edu/fellows/apply.html to access application instructions.
Qualified candidates meeting stated educational requirements with relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. SCUBA diving will not be permitted as part of job duties and applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident. Applicants need to have completed posted educational requirements by December 2017 and may apply to multiple jurisdictions.
For additional information or questions, please contact coral.fellowship@noaa.gov.
Comprehensive Outreach Strategy
Request for Proposal
The Guam Coastal Management Program (GCMP), Bureau of Statistics and Plans (BSP), Government of Guam is seeking to contract an individual or company to develop a Comprehensive Outreach Strategy to inform island residents about protecting and improving surface, sub-surface, and coastal water quality to benefit coastal communities and conserve natural resources in Guam’s watersheds and nearshore ecosystems.
All entities interested in submitting a proposal may pick up copies of the Request for Proposals (RFP) and Scope of Work beginning Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at the Director’s Office, Bureau of Statistics and Plans, located at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex, 513 West Marine Drive, Hagatna, between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. An electronic copy of the Request for Proposal and Scope of Work is also available below.
All proposals must be submitted to the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Director’s Office by no later than 4:00 P.M., Friday, June 9, 2017.
This activity is supported by funding through U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NA15NOS4190004) for Guam and administered through the Bureau of Statistics and Plans Guam Coastal Management Program. This advertisement was paid for by federal funds through GCMP.
For additional information, please contact Mr. Edwin Reyes, GCMP Administrator, at 475-9672 or fax at 475-4512.
Required Affidavits and Assurances
Form 002 – Affidavidt Disclosing Ownership
Form 003 – Affidavit re Non-Collusion
Form 004 – Affidavit re No Gratuities or Kickbacks
Form 005 – Affidavit re Ethical Standards
Form 006 – Declaration re Compliance with U.S. DOL Wage Determination
Form 007 – Affidavit re Contingent Fees
Website Restoration Update
As part of a recent global cyber incident targeting cPanel-hosted servers, bsp.guam.gov was among the millions of domains compromised worldwide. We are actively working alongside the Guam Office of Technology to safely restore our digital services to the public.
The Bureau of Statistics and Plans is currently restoring our site and securely re-uploading all files, data sets, and media—including vital public materials and reports for the Guahan 2050 Sustainability Plan—that were linked prior to the attack.
We anticipate the full restoration of the website to be completed in the next couple of weeks. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to ensure our digital infrastructure is hardened and fully operational.
