RFP J28029 JUVENILE IN-COMMUNITY SERVICES, SECOND CIRCUIT

The State of Hawaii Department of Judiciary is soliciting proposals under RFP J28029 for juvenile in-community services within the Second Circuit, covering the islands of Maui, Lanai, and Molokai. The contract aims to provide therapeutic, supportive, and educational programs for minors aged 6 to 17 and young adults to prevent recidivism and promote a balanced and restorative justice philosophy. Key services include anger management, diversion services, victim impact classes, and victim-offender reconciliation. The initial period of performance is from July 1, 2027, to June 30, 2029, with a possible two-year extension based on funding and performance. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale, with the heaviest weight placed on service delivery (55 points), followed by experience and capability (20 points), project organization and staffing (15 points), and financial reasonableness (10 points). Administrative requirements are a pass/fail criterion. Awardees must implement a comprehensive quality assurance plan, utilize evidence-based practices, and provide quarterly and year-end reports on outcomes and expenditures. All submissions must be filed electronically via the HIePRO system by December 1, 2026. Pricing is negotiated based on unit prices for groups and classes, as well as a fixed monthly price for diversion services.