Domestic Violence Shelter Services

The State of Hawaii Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Child Welfare Services Branch, is soliciting proposals for statewide Domestic Violence Shelter Services under RFP SSD-26-POS-9897, with proposals due November 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. The RFP specifies no set-asides. DHS intends to award one contract per geographic area across East Hawaii, West Hawaii, Kauai, Maui and Lanai, Molokai, Central Oahu, Leeward Oahu, and Windward Oahu.

Scope covers emergency shelter, transitional housing, support services, and a 24-hour crisis hotline for adult survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, or family violence, with or without children. Required services include intake and assessment, case management, legal advocacy, follow-up and outreach, and children's services. Minimum bed space ranges from 10 to 30 beds per area. Services must be culturally and linguistically appropriate and maintain Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. Governing requirements include 42 U.S.C. Section 10401 (FVPSA), Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103F, and Hawaii Administrative Rules. Supervisory staff require a bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or a related behavioral health field plus at least two years of domestic violence field experience. Direct service staff require a high school diploma and at least one year of domestic violence or related field experience. Proposals must be submitted as PDFs through the Hawaii eProcurement System (HIePRO), with cost proposals in Excel using budget forms SPO-H-205 through SPO-H-206H. A Work Plan that correlates with the proposal narrative and includes a workflow chart to prevent waitlists is also required.

Total anticipated annual funding is $3.03 million, combining state and federal funds, including Family Violence Prevention and Services Act grant funding. Per-area allocations range from $180,624 to $464,975. The contract starts December 28, 2026, with an initial term through June 30, 2027, followed by four optional one-year extensions through June 30, 2032.

RFP orientation is November 5, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Evaluation runs November 27 through December 4, 2026, and provider selection occurs December 7, 2026. The RFP was posted October 25, 2026.