Comprehensive System of Personnel Development Lead

The Hawaii State Department of Health (HDOH), Family Health Services Division (FHSD), Children with Special Health Needs Branch (CSHNB), Early Intervention Section (EIS) is seeking a qualified contractor to serve as the Comprehensive System of Personnel Development (CSPD) Lead. This small purchase procurement targets a contractor who will work collaboratively with the CSPD Leadership Team and Workgroup Teams, including Early Childhood Action Strategy (ECAS), HDOH EIS Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA) Part C, Department of Education (DOE) IDEA Part B, and other governmental and non-governmental partners. The primary objective is to design and sustain a personnel development system for the early childhood workforce supporting children birth to five years old with special health needs and their families in Hawaii. Specific required qualifications include being located on the island of Oahu, possessing at least a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating extensive knowledge of early intervention and special education systems, and having strong project management and communication skills. The solicitation requires bidders to submit Offer Forms 1-4, a detailed narrative demonstrating qualifications, and register with the Hawaii Compliance Express. The contract period is from August 1, 2025, to July 31, 2028, with proposals due by March 17, 2025.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Bidders must register with the Hawaii Compliance Express and be prepared to pay a 0.75% fee to the Hawaii Information Consortium, capped at $5,000. The total contract value is not to exceed $90,000 for the entire three-year contract period, with payments made upon completion of deliverables. The solicitation notes that the project is subject to funding availability, which may impact the final award. While no incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned, the contractor will need to integrate with existing early childhood intervention systems and work closely with multiple government and non-government partners. The contract requires a comprehensive understanding of Hawaii's early childhood special health needs ecosystem, with a focus on collaborative personnel development strategies that support children from birth to five years old and their families.