RFP J27161-General Civil Legal Services, The Judiciary

The Department of Judiciary for the State of Hawaii is soliciting proposals under RFP J27161 to provide general civil legal services for indigent residents. Eligible clients are defined as those whose income does not exceed 250 percent of the applicable federal poverty level for Hawaii. The scope of work includes providing legal advice, information, and advocacy in subject areas such as housing, government benefits, family and domestic issues, consumer issues, and immigration. All services must be delivered by attorneys licensed in the State of Hawaii or staff supervised by such attorneys. The initial term of the contract is tentatively scheduled to begin October 1, 2026, and run through June 30, 2027, with a possible one-year extension based on performance and funding. Total available funds for fiscal year 2027 are 2,200,000.00 dollars. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the HIE PRO system by September 11, 2026. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, focusing on service delivery (55 points), experience and capability (20 points), and project organization and staffing (15 points). Critical requirements for responsiveness include the submission of a full financial audit for awards exceeding 250,000.00 dollars and valid professional licensure. Selected providers must adhere to strict quality assurance standards, conduct background checks for staff with access to vulnerable clients, and comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Title VI requirements. Performance will be monitored through periodic reports due quarterly and a final year-end report due July 31, 2027. Payment is structured across the second and third quarters of fiscal year 2027, with a final payment upon contract completion.