Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P27000269

OHA Solicits Proposals for Puuhonua Reentry Program Services on Oahu

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), a semi-autonomous public agency of the State of Hawaii, is seeking qualified firms to establish and implement the Puuhonua Reentry Program on Oahu. - Government Buyer: - Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA), State of Hawaii - Procurement Services Program - Program Overview: - Develop and operate a culturally grounded, scalable reentry bridge model for Native Hawaiian individuals incarcerated in Hawaii - Address systemic gaps in reentry services, including fragmented service delivery, lack of planning, and insufficient support at release - Serve 25-40 participants annually, focusing on pre-release planning, post-release stabilization, housing, healthcare, employment, and cultural reintegration - Services Requested: - Personalized reentry planning - Transition and warm handoff services - Housing navigation and stabilization - Healthcare and behavioral health access - Employment and economic pathways - Cultural and community reintegration - Post-release case management - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on coordinated, culturally grounded care to improve stability and reduce recidivism - Compliance with state and federal statutes - Vendor registration in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) - Submission of all required documentation and certifications - Collaboration with key partners such as the Department of Corrections, Hawaii Paroling Authority, and community organizations - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - The contract may be extended based on performance and funding availability

Description

The Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to establish and implement a practical, scalable reentry bridge model. This model aims to address systemic gaps identified in the Hoe Amau report, including fragmented service delivery, lack of planning, and insufficient support at release. The program focuses on culturally grounded, coordinated care to improve stability outcomes and reduce recidivism among Native Hawaiian participants. The work is to be performed on the island of Oahu.

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