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Legal Counsel Services for Indigent Parents – Hawaii First Circuit Family Court

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii, First Circuit (Oahu), is seeking qualified organizations or independent providers to deliver legal counsel services for indigent parents involved in child welfare proceedings under HRS Chapter 587A in Family Court. - Government Buyer: - Judiciary, State of Hawaii, Family Court of the First Circuit (Oahu) - Office: Program Specialist, Marvin Williams - Scope of Services: - Comprehensive legal representation for indigent parents in child welfare cases - Includes representation in specialty courts such as Family Drug Court and Na Kama Lei - Services cover case investigation, advocacy, document review and filing, court attendance, motions, client communication, and appeals - Optional multi-disciplinary team component: use of paraprofessionals, social workers, lived experts, and volunteers under attorney supervision (separate scope and cost estimate required) - Volume: - Approximately 237+ existing cases, with about 150 new filings annually - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on provider qualifications and quality assurance - Providers must submit a complete proposal form and adhere to Judiciary policies, including a discrimination and harassment-free workplace - Mandatory 0.75% transaction fee to Hawaii Information Consortium, LLC dba Tyler Hawaii for awards made through HIePRO - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based legal counsel solicitation.

Description

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii is seeking qualified organizations or independent providers to manage and provide legal counsel services for indigent parents who are parties in Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 587A proceedings in the Family Court of the First Circuit, including related specialty courts such as Family Drug Court and Na Kama Lei. Contracts will be awarded for an initial term commencing upon execution and ending on June 30, 2027, with the 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 State of Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) by the specified due date and time.

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