RFP J28012 in-community service, fifth circuit

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii is requesting proposals for in-community juvenile client and family services in the Fifth Circuit (Island of Kauai) under RFP J28012, with proposals due November 12, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. HST through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO). Applicants must demonstrate a minimum one year of experience providing similar services and hold appropriate licensing or accreditation—the primary capability filters.

Services target adjudicated juveniles ages 12–17 referred for law violations and status offenses, and include Alternative Education, Outdoor/Prosocial Experience, Anger Management, Psychological Services, Victim Impact Classes, and Ohana Conferencing. All services must incorporate evidence-based practices and align with balanced and restorative justice philosophy and Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative (JDAI) principles, emphasizing accountability, competency development, public safety, and cultural competency.

The initial contract term runs July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029, with an option for extension through June 30, 2031, subject to appropriation and satisfactory performance. Funding amounts are not specified; applicants must propose funding based on estimated service-delivery costs, sourced from State General Funds contingent on appropriation and availability. Multiple and/or single contracts may be awarded based on highest-ranked proposals. A mandatory 0.75% transaction fee (not to exceed $5,000 for the contract term) applies to all HIePRO awards.

Applicants must obtain tax clearances from the Hawaii State Department of Taxation and Internal Revenue Service for contracts of $25,000 or more; maintain commercial general liability insurance of at least $2 million; comply with Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 103F and applicable federal, state, and county labor and regulatory requirements; and submit a financial audit or financial statement review completed by an independent, active Hawaii-licensed CPA within the last calendar year. Proposals must include completed budget forms (SPOH-205, SPOH-206A, SPOH-206B) with supporting justifications, proof of required licensure or certification, and compliance documentation. An RFP orientation meeting was held October 23, 2026; the question deadline was October 23 at 2:00 p.m. HST with responses provided by October 29. Provider selection and award notification are anticipated for November/December 2026, with contract development occurring December 2026/January 2027.