RFP J28021 In-Community Services, Girls Courts

Female adolescents in the juvenile justice system exhibit high rates of mental health problems. Co-occurring disorders, histories of trauma and abuse, depression, self-mutilation, suicide attempts, substance abuse, and family conflicts are particular problems. Professional mental health services are needed for the female adolescents and their families participating in the Girls Court Program.

Girls Court also serves girls, and youth who identify as girls, who are victims of commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC). Supportive mental health services are needed in a multidisciplinary team approach.

Better outcomes are hoped for by effectively meeting the mental health treatment needs of girls in the juvenile justice system through a gender-responsive and strength and family-based treatment approach. Supportive services are needed to assist girls in learning better coping strategies, improving their behavioral and life circumstances, and reducing the likelihood of their re-offending.

These cases often present with complex needs, both short and long term. CSEC victims are often reluctant to identify themselves as such, and the dynamics of CSEC victimization may include mental health problems and trauma related resistance and a lack of cooperation with authorities.

**Submit proposals electronically** through the Hawaii Electronic Procurement System (HIePRO) at https://hiepro.ehawaii.gov/welcome.html.

All questions must be submitted through HIePRO. Proposals are due **December 3, 2026, 12:00 p.m. H.S.T.**

Awards made through HIePRO are subject to a **mandatory .75% (.0075) transaction fee, not to exceed $5,000** for the total contract term.

The initial term of the contract is July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2029. 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.

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