RFP J28013 IN-COMMUNITY SERVICE, TEEN COURT, FIFTH CIRCUIT

To provide an alternative diversion program for Family Court referrals for first time juvenile offenders who meet the referral criteria.

Referrals may be from the County Police, the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, District Traffic Court or the Department of Education.

Teen (peer) jury system to apply balanced and restorative justice values of accountability, competency development and public safety to help participants increase law abiding behaviors and reduce the risk of recidivism.

The court may be presided over by an attorney or judge.

All proposals and proposal forms shall be submitted electronically through the State of Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) at https://hiepro.ehawaii.gov/welcome.html.

Applicants interested in responding to this solicitation must be registered on HlePRO.

Awards made for this solicitation, if any, shall be done through the HlePRO and shall, therefore, be subject to a mandatory .75% (.0075) transaction fee, not to exceed $5,000 for the total contract term.

Responses to this RFP, including proposed prices and/or fees will be considered firm for 90 days from the proposal due date.

Pursuant to HRS §103-53, as a prerequisite to entering into contracts of $25,000 or more, providers are required to have a tax clearance from the Hawaii State Department of Taxation (DOTAX) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

The contract may be extended for an additional two (2) year period, subject to the appropriation and availability of funds and satisfactory performance of services by providers.