RFI for Legal Services

The Judiciary of the State of Hawaii is seeking information to identify qualified vendors capable of providing general civil legal services without charge to indigent residents of the state. The agency aims to address the civil legal needs of low-income individuals who cannot afford representation when facing critical issues. The requested services must cover one or more subject areas of law, including housing, government benefits, family law, immigration, and other legal challenges commonly encountered by indigent residents. The selected provider must perform all work offsite. The agency requires the provider to establish and maintain fair hearing and grievance procedures for clientele, ensure strict civil rights compliance, and implement robust information safeguarding practices. Additionally, the provider must furnish proof of adequate insurance coverage to the agency. Eligibility is strictly limited to onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is currently looking for proposals to determine the budget and has not disclosed a pre-established funding limit. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this request.