About this opportunity
AI summaryThe Judiciary, State of Hawai’i, invites licensed attorneys to submit a letter of interest and statement of qualifications to provide legal counsel services for indigent parents involved with Hawai’i Revised Statutes Chapter 587A proceedings. Selected attorneys will serve the Family Court of the First Circuit on a contract basis as needs arise for fiscal year 2027. Eligible applicants must hold an active license in good standing to practice law in the State of Hawai’i and submit required compliance documents along with proof of current professional liability insurance. Interested attorneys must submit their statement of qualifications no later than 12:00 p.m. H.S.T. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The contract begins upon execution and runs through June 30, 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods. Compensation is set at $250.00 per case per month beginning from the appointment order date, not to exceed $3,000.00 per case annually.
Buyer and opportunity details
- Client
- The Judiciary, State of Hawai’i
- Solicitation No.
- J27222
Scope of work
- Provide legal counsel services for indigent parents involved in HRS Chapter 587A proceedings
- Appear in Family Court of the First Circuit hearings
- Conduct client meetings and prepare court filings
- Submit brief summaries of work performed on each assigned case with monthly invoices if requested
- Participate in quarterly or semiannual meetings if convened with at least 30 days notice
- Optionally serve as advisor or consultant mentors for other attorneys interested in practicing Family Law
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Statement of qualifications and experience | Not specified |
| Maximum number of cases counsel is willing to accept/serve | Not specified |
Minimum qualifications
- Active attorney license and in good standing to practice law in the State of Hawai’i
- No confirmed report of child abuse or neglect
- Completion of Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program training or similar approved training within 90 days of contract execution
- Completion of a minimum of twenty (20) hours of specified child welfare training each fiscal year
Documents to include with your response
- Letter of interest
- Statement of qualifications
- Attorney name, license number, business address, telephone, fax number(s), and email address
- Description of past performance on projects of similar scope in Hawai’i within the past five (5) years, including sanctions or awards
- Three (3) references
- Documentation verifying completion of at least 20 hours of relevant training per fiscal year
- Compliance documents per HRS, section 103D-310 or Hawai’i Compliance Express certificate
- Proof of current Professional Liability insurance (Errors and Omissions)
- Consent for Judiciary background information checks from DHS-CWS, ODC, JIMS, CJIS, NCIS, Lexis Nexis, JSIS, and Sex Offender Registry
- Statement of maximum number of cases counsel is willing to accept
Key dates
- Statements of qualifications due
- 12:00 p.m. H.S.T. on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
- Contract term ends
- June 30, 2027
How to submit
- Method
- Email only
- Instructions
- Direct submittals by email to Ms. Tritia Cruz with 'RFQ J27222- Statement of Qualifications' in the subject line.
Contract details
- Term
- Commence upon execution and continue through June 30, 2027, with options to extend for up to two additional twelve-month periods
- Estimated value
- Two Hundred Fifty and 00/100 Dollars ($250.00) per case per month, not to exceed Three Thousand, and 00/100 Dollars ($3,000.00) per case annually
- Place of performance
- Family Court of the First Circuit, State of Hawai’i
- Insurance and bonding
- Professional Liability insurance (Errors and Omissions) in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per claim and $2,000,000.00 annual aggregate at the time of contract execution.