Description
The State of Hawaii’s Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Kaʻū ʻOhana Support Services – a comprehensive, community‑based child‑welfare prevention and family‑support program for families in the Kaʻū district of East Hawaiʻi. The contract is for one fiscal year with an anticipated funding of $197,295. Services include assessments, individualized planning, intensive parenting support, skill‑building groups, case management, and outreach aimed at preventing foster‑care placement. Vendors must be registered in Hawaii Compliance Express, submit a full work plan, and comply with state and federal statutes. The award will be made through the HIePRO electronic procurement system and includes a 0.75% transaction fee (capped at $5,000).
• Scope: Child‑welfare prevention & family support for Kaʻū district
• Duration: 1 year (FY 2026‑2027)
• Funding: $197,295 (per FY)
• Required deliverables: Comprehensive assessments, program planning, parenting support, life‑skills groups, case management, outreach
• Mandatory compliance: HCE registration, state tax, workers’ comp, health care, etc.
• Submission: Electronic response via HIePRO by 11/23/2026 4:30 PM
• Contact: Kelsey Mills, Procurement Officer (808) 586‑5709, [email protected]