About this opportunity
AI summaryThe buyer is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to identify vendors capable of providing crisis counselling assistance and training program services in Honolulu, Hawaii. The selected provider will deliver community-based, primarily face-to-face outreach, crisis counselling, psychoeducation, and resource linkage to individuals and communities affected by disasters. Scope of work includes individual and group crisis counselling, public education on coping strategies and resources, assessment and referral for mental health or substance use treatment, and community networking.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- State of Hawaii, Department of Health, Adult Mental Health Division
- Solicitation No.
- AMHD 420-5-27
Scope of work
- Individual Crisis Counseling
- Brief Educational or Supportive Contact
- Group Crisis Counseling
- Public Education
- Assessment, Referral, and Resource Linkage
- Community Networking and Support
- Development and Distribution of Educational Materials
- Media and Public Service Announcements
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Mobilization Capacity and Timeliness | Not specified |
| Organizational Capacity and Staffing | Not specified |
| Compliance with State Requirements | Not specified |
| Insurance | Not specified |
| Service Delivery Approach and CCP Alignment | Not specified |
| Coordination and Collaboration | Not specified |
| Communication Capacity | Not specified |
| Data Collection, Reporting, and Quality Assurance | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Ability to initiate services within five calendar days of State authorization
- Maintain a physical office within the State of Hawaii at the time of submission
- Registered to do business in Hawaii
- Compliant in Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) or submit valid paper compliance certificates
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Sheet
- Narrative response to Review Factors
- Names and resumes of Key Personnel
- List of intended subcontractors
- CCP RSP budget narrative tool
- DCCA BREG Registration
- Hawaii Compliance Express (HCE) certificate or paper compliance certificates
- Certificate of Insurance
Key dates
- RFI Issued
- October 28, 2026
- RFI Submission Deadline
- Friday, November 13, 2026, 2:00 p.m., HST
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submitted electronically to [email protected] addressing Cover Sheet, Response to Review Factors, Key Personnel, Subcontracting details, Budget Proposal, and Compliance Documentation.
Contract details
- Term
- Up to nine (9) months
- Place of performance
- Hawaii County, Hawaii
- Insurance and bonding
- General liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate; Automobile insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence; Professional liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $3,000,000 aggregate.
- Funding
- FEMA / SAMHSA Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) Regular Services Program (RSP) funding