Hawaii eProcurement Portal #P27000632

Adolescent mental health assessments for Hawaii First Circuit juvenile justice youth

The Hawaii Judiciary’s First Circuit is seeking adolescent mental health assessment services for youth involved in its juvenile justice system. - Government buyer: The Judiciary, State of Hawaii; First Circuit, Juvenile Client Services Branch, Family Court. The named contact is Mr. Kawika K. Machida. - Who needs services: Oahu youth ages 12–17 referred through the juvenile justice system who cannot obtain equivalent assessment services through another state agency or private insurance. - Services requested: Comprehensive and focused mental health assessments, plus consultation when requested. Assessments should use validated tools and address behavioral health, possible mental health or substance use disorders, family functioning, trauma, risks, and protective factors. - Deliverables and experience: Provide written diagnostic impressions and recommendations, with reports submitted within 10 working days after assessment. Providers must meet applicable clinical standards and demonstrate five years of adolescent assessment experience and three years serving youth and families in the juvenile justice system. - Quantities and pricing: The initial notice lists one job for mental health assessment services; no quantities are stated for the individual assessment and consultation services. Providers propose unit rates. - OEMs and vendors: No clinical-service OEM or provider is identified. Hawaii Information Consortium, LLC DBA NIC Hawaii and Tyler Hawaii are mentioned only in connection with the HIePRO transaction fee. - Requirements and value: No specific assessment products, part numbers, or funding amount are stated. Assessments may take place in the community, at school, or in a placement or institution, as applicable.

Description

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii is seeking professional mental health assessment services for adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system who are not eligible for comparable services through another state agency or private insurance. The solicitation addresses adolescent mental health needs, including co-occurring disorders, trauma and abuse, depression, self-harm, suicide attempts, substance abuse, and family conflict. The stated goal is to identify and address treatment needs to support better outcomes, positive coping strategies, improved behavior and life circumstances, and reduced recidivism. The contract period is July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2029, with a possible additional two-year extension subject to funding and satisfactory performance.

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