Consultative Examination and Medical Consultant/Psychological Consultant Services

The Hawaii Department of Human Services, Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, Disability Determination Branch, is soliciting qualified professional consultants to provide Consultative Examination (CE) services and Medical Consultant/Psychological Consultant (MC/PC) services for the Federal Fiscal Year 2025–2026 period, with an option for four additional one-year periods. The contract number HMS-238-PROF-FY26 covers the provision of evaluations and expert reviews necessary for disability determinations under the Social Security Act. Services include medical, neurological, psychiatric, audiometric, and other specialty evaluations performed within the State of Hawaii. Medical and Psychological Consultants are responsible for reviewing case files and providing expert opinions, while Consultative Examiners conduct in-person evaluations at their own facilities. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with professional licensing (MD/DO or psychologist/psychiatrist credentials), state and federal background checks, and maintenance of professional liability insurance. Applicants must submit a comprehensive package that includes a Statement of Qualifications, current CV, copies of licensure and certifications, and for CE providers, sanitized sample consultation reports. Candidates undergo suitability determinations consistent with SSA guidelines (including 5 CFR §731.202), and must not have adverse licensure or disciplinary histories without detailed disclosure. Key contract requirements include maintaining comprehensive insurance coverage naming the State of Hawaii as an additional insured, compliance with confidentiality statutes (42 U.S.C. 1306 and 20 C.F.R. 401), and registration on the Hawaii Compliance Express platform to verify contractor eligibility and standing. The contract structure disallows a single contractor from performing both MC/PC and CE services simultaneously to mitigate conflicts of interest. Proposals are due initially by September 24, 2025, with ongoing acceptance through August 31, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in PDF format or by mail to designated contacts. The Department’s points of contact include Kristi Greubel and George Yamashiro, who oversee administrative and technical requirements. Overall, this solicitation targets experienced, licensed professionals capable of supporting disability determinations with timely, high-quality consultative evaluations and expert medical or psychological reviews under a multi-year agreement that adheres to federal and state regulatory standards.