Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P26002450

Court-Appointed Legal Counsel Services for Indigent Parents in Family Court (Oahu, Hawaii)

This opportunity involves providing court-appointed legal counsel services for indigent parents in child welfare cases in the Family Court of the First Circuit (Oahu), Hawaii. - Government Buyer: - Judiciary, State of Hawaii, First Circuit (Oahu) - Family Court of the First Circuit - Services Requested: - Comprehensive legal representation for indigent parents in HRS Chapter 587A proceedings - Includes specialty courts such as Family Drug Court and Na Kama Lei - Case management, client advocacy, document review and filing, court attendance, motions, case planning, client communication, and appeals - Estimated caseload: 237+ existing cases, 150 new filings annually - Unique Requirements: - Mandatory insurance and compliance with Hawaii statutes - Electronic proposal submission via HIePRO - Adherence to anti-discrimination and ethical standards - Reporting and case management responsibilities - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified legal service providers - Place of Performance: - Family Court of the First Circuit, Honolulu, Hawaii - State of Hawaii jurisdiction - Contract Term: - Initial one-year period, with up to three additional twelve-month extensions (maximum 48 months), contingent on funding and performance

Description

This solicitation is for the provision of legal counsel services to indigent parents involved in child welfare proceedings under HRS Chapter 587A in the Family Court of the First Circuit, including representation in specialty courts and related case management and reporting. Contracts will be awarded for the period from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to three additional twelve-month periods, subject to availability of funds and satisfactory performance. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) by May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM HST. The solicitation includes detailed specifications and requirements for qualified organizations or independent providers to manage and provide these legal counsel services.

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