Mental Health Assessment Services for Juvenile Justice Adolescents in Hawaii First Circuit

The Judiciary, State of Hawaii is soliciting proposals to provide professional mental health assessment services and consultation for adolescents involved in the juvenile justice system in Honolulu, HI. The goal is to identify and address treatment needs for youth who are ineligible for mental health assessments through other state agencies or private insurance, ultimately improving outcomes and reducing recidivism. Bidders must be USA-based organizations operating offsite, and the awarded vendor must maintain at least $2,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance while providing required accounting system documentation. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) by December 3, 2026, at 12:00 P.M. HST. An optional virtual orientation is scheduled for October 30, 2026, and all questions must be submitted via HIePRO by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. HST. Proposals will be evaluated up to 100 points based on experience and capability, quality of the proposal application, and other administrative criteria. The contract term spans two years from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029.