Notice to Attorneys Interested in Providing Legal Services to the University of Hawaii

The University of Hawaii is seeking licensed attorneys to provide legal services on a contract, as-needed basis for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025. This solicitation invites interested attorneys to submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications that detail their educational background, firm affiliation, jurisdictions of licensure, staffing resources, hourly rates, and relevant experience across a broad array of legal practice areas. These areas include administrative law, government contracts, real property law, labor and employment law, environmental law under HEPA and NEPA, intellectual property, health law, privacy and data security (including HIPAA compliance), civil rights, Title IX, cybersecurity, and litigation among others. The procurement is governed by Hawaii Revised Statutes §103D-304 and reflects an ongoing recruitment model with no submission deadline, enabling continuous addition of qualified legal service providers to a pool for future task orders. The solicitation does not specify fixed contract values or detailed award criteria, nor does it incorporate standard federal contract clauses or evaluation factors typically seen in acquisition regulations. Instead, the University will engage attorneys on a need-driven basis throughout the fiscal year, with performance locations confined to the State of Hawaii. Submissions must include detailed fee structures and evidence of qualifications to permit individualized assessments for potential engagements. The University of Hawaii’s Office of Procurement Management serves as the point of contact for this request, with submissions accepted via physical mail or email. No security clearance requirements are imposed, and conflict-of-interest considerations prompt separate statements for attorneys from the same firm. This flexible procurement vehicle seeks to establish a roster of specialized legal consultants to support the University’s diverse and evolving legal needs while maintaining compliance with relevant statutory and regulatory frameworks.