Program Evaluator for Kona Women's Court, Third Circuit

The contract involves providing professional evaluation services for the Kona Women's Court pilot program, a gender-responsive specialty track within the Kona Adult Drug Court in Hawai‘i. The evaluator will document program implementation, assess outcomes and effectiveness, and develop recommendations for system improvements and potential replication. The scope includes data collection, analysis, stakeholder and participant interviews, and preparing a comprehensive final report due by September 30, 2026, with services commencing December 1, 2025, and concluding by September 30, 2027. The evaluation must adhere to HB 727 (2024), Judiciary Drug Court standards, and Hawai‘i state policies on confidentiality and data security. The contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000, governed by the Hawaii Judiciary’s general contract conditions, which specify responsibilities, compliance, and standard legal provisions but do not include federal FAR clauses. The procurement process emphasizes qualifications, including advanced degrees, relevant experience in drug court evaluation, and familiarity with trauma-informed and gender-responsive approaches. Applicants must submit a detailed evaluation design plan and their resumes by November 17, 2025. The selection will be based on the strength of the proposed methodology, qualifications, and demonstrated understanding, with an emphasis on a qualitative, best-value assessment rather than strict price weighting. The contract stipulates that payments will be made upon receipt of proper invoices, subject to available funds and tax clearance requirements, with no specific mention of electronic invoicing or detailed payment procedures beyond general state law. The contract’s general conditions specify responsibilities for personnel, conflict of interest declarations, confidentiality obligations, and provisions for modifications, termination, and dispute resolution, all aligned with Hawai‘i state statutes. No attachments, exhibits, or supporting documents are explicitly included or referenced beyond the scope of work, and no specific packaging, marking, or MIL-STD standards are mandated, as the contract pertains to professional services rather than tangible goods.