Hawaii eProcurement Portal #Q26002458

Peer Support Services for Families with Young Children in Oahu's Medically Underserved Areas

This opportunity from the Hawaii State Department of Health seeks a community-based organization to deliver peer support services for families with young children in Oahu's Medically Underserved Areas and Populations (MUA/P). - Government Buyer: - Hawaii State Department of Health, Family Health Services Division, Maternal and Child Health Branch - Vendors/OEMs: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors named; open to qualified community-based organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Community-based peer support services for parents and caregivers of children birth to age five - Service includes: - Voluntary, non-clinical, peer-led support - Facilitating peer gatherings and one-on-one connections - Outreach and partnerships with neighborhood groups - Training and supervision of peer facilitators - Regular reporting to DOH - Requirements: - Vendor must be based in Oahu County - Minimum three years of relevant experience - Demonstrated trauma-informed and culturally responsive practices - Ability to serve rural and hard-to-reach communities within MUA/P - Administrative costs capped at 10-12% of contract value - Total compensation not to exceed $79,500 - Registration with Hawaii Compliance Express required - Acceptance of payment via state purchase order - Payment of a 0.75% transaction fee to NIC Hawaii, capped at $5,000 - Place of Performance: - Oahu County Underserved Region (MUA/P)

Description

The Maternal and Child Health Branch of the Hawaii State Department of Health seeks a community-based organization to provide peer-to-peer support services for families with young children in Oahu's Medically Underserved Areas and Populations. The services aim to strengthen informal support networks, promote caregiver confidence, and support family well-being through peer-led engagement. The vendor must have experience in peer-led, strengths-based support models and be capable of delivering services throughout the designated MUA/P region. The contract period is from May 15, 2026, through December 31, 2026, with a total compensation not to exceed $79,500.

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